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Better late than never! This week’s Geekville Radio is here, and you can follow along with the show with these show notes
The latest Wonder Woman Trailer has been released
Wonder Woman Trailer, Domino Cast In Deadpool 2, X-Men TV Show, Arrowverse News
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The second Wonder Woman trailer has hit, how does it look? Domino has been cast for Deadpool 2. We got our first images of Thor Ragnarok. Plus character castings announced for Fox’s X-Men TV Series. In the later part of the show, news and reveals for Supergirl, Flash, and Legends Of Tomorrow.
Superhero Sunday: Superman (1941)
Superman captivated the world in the 1940s. Long before the George Reeves TV series, Superman was hitting the big screen in short form animated features. Fleischer Studios, perhaps most famous for Popeye and Betty Boop cartoons, produced the first several episodes.
This entry, The Mad Scientist, was released in 1941, a mere three years after the character’s comic debut. As you can see below, it has the early motion picture animation style at its finest. Every frame was drawn by hand. In fact, the episode was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short that year.
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SCI-FI SATURDAY: Flash Gordon – The Greatest Adventure Of All (1979)
When Star Wars hit the scene in 1977, it revolutionized the entertainment industry. Suddenly, everybody was enthralled with space opera and the sweeping stories that can be told in outer space. Not only did it inspire several other series and TV shows, it also inspired creators to look to the past and remake sci-fi classics.
One such remake is the 1979 TV series Flash Gordon. Ardent sci-fi fans may know that George Lucas sought to remake Flash Gordon as a film, but failed to get rights. So he made something called Star Wars, which did OK…
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Logan Review, Trailers, Arrow Reveal
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A lengthy, spoiler filled review of the blockbuster final Wolverine film Logan in the latter half of the show. Before that, Seth and Train look at the reveal of Prometheus in last week’s episode of Arrow, as well as other Arrowverse news. In the middle of the show, they talk the latest trailers for Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, Alien Covenant, Kong, and Pirates Of The Caribbean 5.
Geekville Radio: Logan Review
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Hugh Jackman’s brutally violent swansong as the feral mutant Wolverine has finally hit theaters. Seth and Crazy Train give lengthy, spoiler filled review of the blockbuster final Wolverine film Logan in the latter half of the show. And how it’s not only an X-Men film, but a very deep psychological film as well.
Before that, Seth and Train look at the reveal of Prometheus in last week’s episode of Arrow, as well as other Arrowverse news. In the middle of the show, they talk the latest trailers for Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, Alien Covenant, Kong, and Pirates Of The Caribbean 5.
Superhero Sunday: BATMAN the 1943 serial
1943 – The world was at war. Just a short four years after Batman’s comic debut this 15 part theatrical serial started its airing in local theaters.
Unlike modern Batman stories, this serial involved dealing with seedy organized crime, not supervillains. That said it is a well thought out crime investigation story that holds up despite its limitations.
Sci-Fi Saturday: Battle Beyond The Stars (1980)
What do you get when you cross Star Wars with one of its biggest inspirations, then mix in John-Boy and Banacek?
This week’s Sci-Fi Saturday looks at the Roger Corman classic (?) Battle Beyond The Stars. Released in the fall of 1980, just in time for Oscar Season, to a lukewarm reception both critically and monetarily. It tells the story of Shad (played by Richard Thomas of The Waltons fame) a young farmer who seeks the help of seven mercenaries to protect his home from an evil force bent on its oppressive plundering.
If you know your film history, you may be thinking this sounds suspiciously like The Seven Samurai. You would be right! But fear not, this is not a mere ripoff, but an adaption because Akira Kurosawa is actually given story credit.
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Examining The Doctor: The Three Doctors Part Two
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Examining The Doctor is back looking at Part Two of the first ever Multi-Doctor story, 1972’s The Three Doctors. The story brought all three Doctors together, and starred Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton, and William Hartnell in his final acting performance.
Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature blend of knowledge and humor to this essential Doctor Who story!
The Three Doctors Part Two
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Part Two of The Three Doctors is examined. The first ever Multi-Doctor story bought together William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, and then current Doctor Jon Pertwee. Join Mark and Seth as they bring their signature blend of knowledge and humor to this essential Doctor Who story.