Reel Geeks

By Connor Pedrick and Campbell Mah

Two geeks discuss their musings on a variety of flicks, franchises, and anything and everything film related.
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32. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Reel GeeksOct 12, 2021

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67. The Evil Dead

Happy belated Halloween! This week, Campbell and Connor get creepy, discussing Sam Raimi's horror series The Evil Dead. Over the course of the episode, they will dive into the first three installments in the franchise, as well as dive down a somewhat incoherent slasher movie rabbit hole.

Nov 02, 202301:02:02

66. Stanley Kubrick: Part 3

"You will be a minister of death praying for war." Campbell and Connor conclude their foray into Stanley Kubrick's filmography, discussing Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut.

Oct 02, 202301:01:18

65. Our Favorite Films of the Last Century! (3-YEAR ANNIVERSARY)

Happy belated 3-year anniversary of Reel Geeks! In honor of this momentous occasion, Campbell and Connor are revisiting a topic they discussed way back in episode 9! But this time, they are starting in the 1920's and going all the way to the 2020's! How much have their favorites changed since starting Reel Geeks? Have some films stood the test of time? Tune in to find out!

Sep 11, 202301:57:56

64. 'Barbenheimer'

"I am become death, destroyer of worlds." Reel Geeks returns with hosts Campbell and Connor, reuniting post their study abroad stint, to unpack two divergent films: Oppenheimer and Barbie. The hosts delve into the intricate layers of Oppenheimer, a biographical drama chronicling the complex legacy of scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his pivotal role in the atomic bomb's development. Shifting gears, they then explore Barbie, examining its empowering narrative, while examining it's shortcomings. Campbell and Connor are glad to be back!

Aug 22, 202301:13:38

63. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

"Black is for orange. Yellow is for green. Green is for red and red is for yellow." They're back and ready to dive into the world of movies once again! After a short break to focus on their exams, Campbell and Connor return to share their thoughts on the latest additions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this episode, they'll discuss Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, exploring their impressions and engaging in debates about the films' quality. Brace yourself for their candid take on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, as they delve into their mixed feelings and acknowledge the disappointments they may have encountered. Additionally, they'll compare these recent releases to the rest of the MCU, offering their unique insights.

May 23, 202301:06:03

62. 95th Academy Awards + Cocaine Bear

This week, Campbell and Connor have mixed it up with a LIVE reaction to the 95th Annual Academy Awards! They share their thoughts on the nominees and their predictions for the winners. They also discuss a recent trip to the theater to see Cocaine Bear.

Mar 13, 202355:17

61. Wong Kar-wai

"Every day I buy a can of pineapple with a sell-by date of May 1." This week, Campbell and Connor discuss Chungking Express (1994) and In the Mood for Love (2000) by Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai. Campbell leads the conversation, giving some background on the director and on two of his most popular films.

Feb 20, 202358:14

49. Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2

Back from their summer break, Campbell and Connor share what they have been up to for the past few weeks. They also discuss their thoughts on Stranger Things 4 Vol. 2, as well as the season overall.

Jul 11, 202201:02:19

48. Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1

“You’ve broken everything.” This week, Campbell and Connor discuss and share their thoughts on the long awaited 4th installment of the Stranger Things saga. Particularly, volume 1. SPOILERS AHEAD!

Jun 13, 202201:24:37

47. Avatar

“Sooner or later though, you always have to wake up.” This week, Campbell and Connor share their thoughts on one of the highest grossing movies of all time, James Cameron’s Avatar. They discuss the reputation of the first film, as well as thoughts on the upcoming sequel.

Jun 02, 202252:25

46. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

“Things just got out of hand.” This week, Campbell and Connor discuss and breakdown the second Doctor Strange film. They also share where it ranks for them amongst the other MCU films.

May 16, 202201:04:21

Moon Knight: Episodes 5-6 (FINALE)

Campbell and Connor discuss the final two episodes of Moon Knight, "Asylum" and "Gods and Monsters." They also share their thoughts on the show overall, and how it holds up against the other Disney+ Marvel shows.

May 07, 202237:17

45. Get Out & Us

"I mean, I told you not to go in that house." This week, Campbell and Connor breakdown and discuss Jordan Peele's feature films, Get Out (2017) and Us (2019).

May 04, 202201:04:38

Moon Knight: Episodes 3-4

Campbell and Connor discuss the third and fourth episodes of Marvel’s Moon Knight: “The Friendly Type” and “The Tomb.”

Apr 23, 202232:41

44. Vertigo

“Only one is a wanderer; two together are always going somewhere.” This week, Campbell and Connor breakdown one of the most famous films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 classic: Vertigo. Tune in as they share their initial thoughts and discuss it’s impact on the film industry.

Apr 20, 202255:29

Moon Knight: Episode 2

Campbell and Connor discuss the second episode of Marvel’s Moon Knight: “Summon the Suit.”

Apr 10, 202232:02

43. Train to Busan

“I'll take you to mom no matter what.” Campbell and Connor discuss what is long overdue, their first international film, Train to Busan (2016). In this episode, they breakdown the film, connecting it to other zombie media, as well as Campbell’s Korean cultural connections!

Apr 07, 202201:04:06

Moon Knight: Episode 1

Starting their fifth weekly mini-series, Campbell and Connor discuss the first episode of Marvel’s Moon Knight: "The Goldfish Problem.”

Apr 02, 202224:57

42. The Night at the Museum Trilogy

“Are you crackin' wise? I oughta punch you in the nose, Hopscotch.” Campbell and Connor discuss the family film trilogy that made a great impact on both their childhoods (And yes, that does say an hour and four minutes, get over it).

Mar 22, 202201:04:51

41. The Batman

“I am vengeance.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor share their thoughts on The Batman (2022). As always, this episode includes a spoiler-free and a spoiler section.

Mar 07, 202201:18:07

40. Mulholland Drive

“This is the girl.” Campbell and Connor are once again discussing filmmaker David Lynch. This time, diving into one of his most popular films. Listen in as they discuss their thoughts and theories on Mulholland Drive.

Feb 22, 202201:01:42

39. John Hughes

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor discuss one of the most beloved filmmakers of the 1980s. Although they focus on three films (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and Uncle Buck), they also discuss a little bit about his entire filmography.

Feb 09, 202201:00:38

Behind the Reel Geeks: Episode 1

In their first “everything but movies” episode, Campbell and Connor discuss some of the other important parts of their friendship, such as music, video games, and more.

Feb 01, 202250:05

38. Goodfellas

“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.” In this episode, Campbell and Connor discuss Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed mob movie, Goodfellas. Join them as they share facts about the production of the film and the shockingly true story behind it.

Jan 11, 202255:29

37. Spider-Man: Part 2

“They’re starting to come through… and I can’t stop them.” In part two of their Spider-Man Special, Campbell, Connor, and returning guest Josh, review Spider-Man: No Way Home. They also share their personal rankings of all the Spider-Man movies to date.

Dec 27, 202101:37:08

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Episode 5

NOTE- This episode was originally recorded and uploaded on 4/17/21. It was unintentionally re-uploaded on 12/24/21. Campbell and Connor discuss episode five of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: “Truth.”

Dec 24, 202132:43

Hawkeye: Episodes 5-6 (FINALE)

Campbell and Connor discuss the fifth (“Ronin”) and sixth (“So This Is Christmas?”) episodes of Hawkeye. They also share their thoughts on the series as a whole, and how it compared to the other Disney+ shows of 2021.

Dec 24, 202140:55

36. Spider-Man: Part 1

With Spider-Man: No Way Home just around the corner, Campbell and Connor bring you a two-episode Spider-Man Special. In part one, they discuss and compare the 'Raimi Trilogy' and The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2. They share their thoughts on Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's performances, the many villains throughout the films, and much more!

Dec 15, 202101:25:48