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- Jun 17, 201835 min
Watergate Weekend, Part Two: Dick (1999)
And now for the REAL story of Watergate. This movie offers a bit of a lighter take on the scandal, as well as a guess at the identity of Woodward and Bernstein's infamous source, Deep Throat. Kirsten Dunst and Michelle Williams pay a pair of teenagers who couldn't be less interested in politics or world events - until they stumble into the middle of the biggest story of the century, befriend Richard "Dick" Nixon, and learn that you can't let Dick run your life. You can rent or buy the movie from all the usual places: Amazon, iTunes, and Vudu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 16, 201850 min
Watergate Weekend, Part One: All the President's Men (1976)
Tomorrow will be the 46th anniversary of one of the most important political events of the 20th century: The break-in and attempted bugging of the Democratic national headquarters in Washington, D.C., at the Watergate office complex. That break-in and its historic aftermath have been rendered many times on film, most recently as a cameo in 2017's "The Post." But today, we're watching the best-known cinematic rendition of Watergate, "All the President's Men," a 1976 adaptation of journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's 1974 book of the same name. Written by William Goldman, it stars Robert Redford as Woodward and Dustin Hoffman was Bernstein, with outstanding supporting performances from Hal Holbrook, Jane Alexander and — Eric's personal favorite — Jason Robards as the executive editor of the Washington Post, Ben Bradlee. If you, like Emily, have never seen "All the President's Men," you can rent it on Amazon, Vudu or iTunes, or you can stream it on Filmstruck if you have a subscription there. Go watch the movie and then listen to our discussion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 13, 201854 min
Gossip Girl (2007)
Hey, Upper East Siders (and, you know, all listeners). I've got the biggest episode EVER. Ok, maybe not. But it is the second episode stemming from the Golden Globes bet we both lost. Today, it's time to torture Eric. And what better way than with the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite? For the uninitiated, Gossip Girl is an anonymous blogger who chronicles (and tortures) a bunch of extremely wealthy high school students. With tipsters all over the city - especially in the fancy private schools the kids all attend - no person or secret is safe from her gaze for long. The real question, of course, is whether Eric could possibly hate this delicious show as much as I hated watching GTA V videos. It's doubtful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- May 12, 201841 min
Grand Theft Auto V Heist Videos (2014)
Way back in January, Emily and I made a bet: Whoever could predict the winners of the Golden Globes more accurately would subject the other to a Geek vs. n00b pick that they would definitely hate. And I'm just gonna say it up front: If watching a bunch of dudes play Grand Theft Auto V for two hours is not your idea of a good time, then this episode may not be for you. Emily, however, had no choice. We both lost the bet (because we tied), so this weekend we're both torturing each other, no ifs ands or buts. My pick for her: Three YouTube videos made by a group called Achievement Hunter, in which they pull off a series of robbery heists inside of GTA V. As longtime listeners know, Emily doesn't play video games so this should be especially bad for her ... unless maybe it backfires and she loves it??? ... OK, there's no point in being coy. She hated it. For easy reference, here are the three videos we watched, in order. If, unlike Emily, you enjoy these, you can find more on YouTube: #1 - Heist #2 - Gavin’s Heist #3 - Jack’s Heist We'll have another new episode of Giant Geek vs. Mega n00b tomorrow, in which Emily makes me watch something that she had promised I would never have to watch, the TV show "Gossip Girl." In the meantime, tell someone you know about the podcast, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Apr 1, 20181h 1m
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Surprise again! Although if you listened to yesterday's bonus episode, then this will not be surprising: On this show, we talked about the new movie adaptation of "A Wrinkle in Time," directed by Ava DuVernay and starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon. Technically this is not an episode with a "geek" and a "n00b" like usual, but we still had plenty to say about it. At the time of this episode's publication, you can probably still find "A Wrinkle in Time" at your local movie theater! So go watch it first, and then join us for this fun deep dive into how it compares to the book and whether it worked for us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 31, 201840 min
A Wrinkle in Time (1962)
Surprise! We're back with a bonus episode. In honor of the movie coming out (more on that later), we're rereading A Wrinkle in Time. The book follows Meg Murry, her little brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin on a trip through time and space to save the Murrys' missing father. Be sure to read it, as we're about to spoil everything that happens! Tomorrow, we'll be back with a follow-up episode on the new movie. Keep an eye on your favorite podcast place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 25, 20181h 6m
The Sound of Music (1965)
We're closing out the season with a pick that's somewhat surprising for a show with this premise: The Sound of Music. Yes, there is (or was until recently) someone who'd never seen this movie before. As you likely know, The Sound of Music is the Oscar-winning film adaptation of the Tony-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Julie Andrews as a wayward nun-in-training and Christopher Plummer as the father whose kids she's sent to care for as governess. Set in Salzburg, Austria before and during the Nazi occupation, it's both a personal love story and a dangerous resistance adventure, both told through classic music. Be sure to watch before listening because, as always, we spoil the whole plot. You can do that in the usual places - Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play - or check your TV listings as this one pops up not infrequently on the small screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Mar 24, 201832 min
What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
- OK, so It's a movie about vampires. - Oh I love it! And they're terrorizing Los Angeles? - No, they just hang out in Wellington, New Zealand. - You've lost me. - They argue about household chores and have to deal with how to get dressed for a night on the town when you can't see yourself in the mirror. - ... - They also befriend a boring, pudgy man who works at a tech company. - ... - ... Thanks for your time. -- "What We Do in the Shadows" isn't for everyone. But if you're the sort of person intrigued by the concept of a supremely goofy mockumentary starring vampires, werewolves and other violent demons of the night, then it is probably for you! And wouldn't you know it, it's the subject of today's podcast! One of Eric's favorite theater-going experiences of all time, it's also the movie that put "Thor: Ragnarok" director Taika Waititi on the map. It stars Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Jonny Brugh as the three main vampires, but really the whole cast is amazing. Go watch the movie right now and then listen to our discussion! You can find "What We Do in the Shadows" on Amazon (it's currently free to stream if you have a Prime account), as well as all the other usual places: iTunes, Vudu, Google Play, etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Giant Geek vs. Mega n00b
The good news: The internet has made it easier than ever to watch, read, play, or listen to just about anything ever made. The bad news: Same. It's easy to get buried, even for two of the biggest pop culture geeks we know: Ourselves. Giant Geek vs. Mega n00b is what happens when we try to make each other -- and everyone who wants to listen along -- discover the good stuff. Join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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