Discerning Geeks Portal is a gateway into the exploration of all things geek: Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, ‘80s movies, TV, and more. Dave, Todd, Andruw, and Preston, take a discerning look into the world of geek fandom. We care about intriguing storytelling, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, but we also love action, special effects, and comedy. We break down the positives, negatives, and mixed feelings about everything we cover. Step through the portal with us for fun and analytical discussions about geek culture, for fans, by fans.
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episode 87: #087 - Movie Review - From Hell
Our podcast may be heavenly, but this week's review is for a movie called "From Hell." ;) Based loosely on a graphic novel of the same name, written by Alan Moore, this is one version of the unsolved Jack the Ripper mysteries that theorizes a greater conspiracy at work...
episode 98: #098 - Movie Review - National Treasure
This week, we review the Nicolas Cage action/heist drama, "National Treasure."
- Why did one co-host compare this movie to the TV show "Stargate: SG-1"?
- Who loved this movie, who disliked this movie, and what did the remaining co-host think?
- What weird way did Todd find for working in a J...