In the previous two weeks I have written about the movies I believe are the standouts of the zombie sub-genre. In the Cinematic History of the Zombie (Part I and Part II), I have indicated that White Zombie (although not a great movie) was the most influential movie, because it was the forerunner, and then […]

GEEKTOBERFEST YEAR 2: THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS

THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS is a 1951 post-apocalyptic novel by the English science fiction author John Wyndham. It has been called one of the greatest science fiction stories of all time. The novel has been adapted into radio, television, games, comic books, and film. We’re taking a look at the movie based on this book. THE DAY OF […]

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Geektoberfest Day 18: My Top Ten “Classic” Horror Movies (Part II)

#7: King Kong (1933) This has to be one of the most well-known, iconic, and familiar movie monsters. How astounding that a giant ape would be able to cause such a stir that the echoes can still be heard today. In 1933, one would think the special effects would be amateurish, but just 4 years […]

Geektoberfest Day 17: My Top Ten “Classic” Horror Movies (Part I)

Whenever you make a Top Ten List, you invariably must make some very difficult choices as to what you must exclude. Because The Beard and I are, by nature, very inclusive, these decisions are innately difficult. However, the choosing is exactly why Top Ten Lists are fun. Movies have been around since 1878 when pictures […]

Geektoberfest Day 8: Respectful Reel Reviews #1 — A Quiet Place (2018)

MOVIE TITLE: A Quiet Place IMDB YEAR RELEASED: 2018 STARRING: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe, Cade Woodward DIRECTED BY: John Krasinski TAGLINE: “If they hear you, they hunt you.” SUMMARY: A Quiet Place is a post-apocalyptic story that revolves around a family forced to live in silence because the world has been […]

Geektoberfest Day 6: Red Capers Video #1 — Week of 10-6-19

Geektoberfest Day 5: My Top Ten Favorite Horror Movies (Part II)

#5 : It (2017 and 2019) Almost all the movies on my list are before 2000. Only 28 Days Later and It, break that mold. In chapter one, Andy Muschetti grabbed a bunch of child actors that as an ensemble work perfectly. Only Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) was a familiar face at the time, and […]

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Geektoberfest Year 2: Ask Two Grey Geeks

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