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A podcast exploring movies, TV, sci-fi, fantasy, and other geeky things from a discerning viewpoint. Listen now to our reviews, discussions, and D&D one-shot.

The series finale of #SupermanAndLois was excellent. It was action-packed at first but left plenty of time for being nostalgic, emotional, and wrapping story *all* the way up. A beautiful end to such a classy, sophisticated show. A top 10 series finale (Todd's opinion anyway).


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A Chronicles of Amber Adaptation Is Coming to TV, With an Assist From Stephen Colbert dlvr.it/Sh2T9y

io9's tweet image. A Chronicles of Amber Adaptation Is Coming to TV, With an Assist From Stephen Colbert dlvr.it/Sh2T9y

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Stephen Colbert is joining the team that is adapting Roger Zelazny’s “The Chronicles of Amber” for television. bit.ly/3CVN07W


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We’re thrilled to announce @StephenAtHome’s Spartina Productions has joined Skybound and Vincent Newman Entertainment’s existing partnership to develop THE CHRONICLES OF AMBER as an ongoing fantasy series for television. Learn more: skybnd.info/COA

Skybound's tweet image. We’re thrilled to announce @StephenAtHome’s Spartina Productions has joined Skybound and Vincent Newman Entertainment’s existing partnership to develop THE CHRONICLES OF AMBER as an ongoing fantasy series for television.  

Learn more: skybnd.info/COA

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Stephen Colbert, a noted fantasy fan, has come on board to help develop and produce a series adaptation of Roger Zelazny’s ‘The Chronicles of Amber’ deadline.com/2023/01/stephe…


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Could Roger Zelazny’s CHRONICLES OF AMBER be coming to live-action, FINALLY?????? And via Colbert???? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 deadline.com/2023/01/stephe…


Today, Thur. 27 Oct. 2022, is the 2-year anniversary of our special water/ocean/beach-themed "Water Ya Doin'?" episode about #Aquaman #Waterworld #Lost #PacificRim #DownPeriscope & much more. It has been re-uploaded with slightly improved audio quality. tinyurl.com/DGP-WaterYaDoi…


Yesterday, Sat. 22 Oct. 2022, was the 1-year anniversary of our review of #MenInBlack. How well did the comedy, FX, creature designs, and villain hold up? Listen now to find out. It's been re-uploaded with slightly better audio quality. tinyurl.com/DGP-MenInBlack…

DiscerningGeeks's tweet image. Yesterday, Sat. 22 Oct. 2022, was the 1-year anniversary of our review of #MenInBlack.  How well did the comedy, FX, creature designs, and villain hold up? 
 Listen now to find out.  It's been re-uploaded with slightly better audio quality.  tinyurl.com/DGP-MenInBlack…

Today, Thursday 20 October 2022, is the 2-year anniversary of episode #015, our review of #TheThing. We discussed the creature concept, Antarctic setting, the horror genre, and much more. It's been re-uploaded with slightly improved audio. tinyurl.com/DGP-TheThingRm…

DiscerningGeeks's tweet image. Today, Thursday 20 October 2022, is the 2-year anniversary of episode #015, our review of #TheThing.  We discussed the creature concept, Antarctic setting, the horror genre, and much more.  It's been re-uploaded with slightly improved audio.  tinyurl.com/DGP-TheThingRm…

Thanks to a lost file and an obsessive editor, episode #073, Alpha-Movie-Bet: Favorite Movies E to H, has been re-edited and released as a bonus episode. It has new intro/outro music, an extended "brought to you by the letter E" segment, and more. tinyurl.com/DGP-073ReEdit-…


Today, Thursday 13 October 2022, is the 2-year anniversary of episode #014, our review of #TheDarkCrystal. It's one of the first appearances of Andruw on the show before he became a main co-host. It's been re-uploaded with slightly improved audio. tinyurl.com/DGP-DarkCrysta…

DiscerningGeeks's tweet image. Today, Thursday 13 October 2022, is the 2-year anniversary of episode #014, our review of #TheDarkCrystal.  It's one of the first appearances of Andruw on the show before he became a main co-host.  It's been re-uploaded with slightly improved audio. tinyurl.com/DGP-DarkCrysta…

Listen now to "The Road to Killer Klowns," a special episode in memory of friend & co-host Dave T. who we lost in March. We reminisce & then replay clips of him requesting #KillerKlownsFromOuterSpace followed by our eventual review (originally ep. #020). tinyurl.com/DGP-RoadToKill…


Based on the #boardgame of the same name, we examine the #80s mystery-comedy #Clue. We discuss characters, multiple endings, wit & humor, is the movie dated or timeless, etc. Did everyone love it, or was one co-host the grump this time? tinyurl.com/DGP-Clue


Listen now to our discussion of #ThorTheDarkWorld. Yes, it's one of the #MCU's much-maligned installments, but we seem to like it more than most. Were we too easy on it? Check it out and let us know. #Thor #Thor2 #Malekith #JaneFoster #Frigga tinyurl.com/DGP-ThorTheDar…


We illuminate the #neonoir #scifi thriller #DarkCity, discussing #NatureVsNurture, #RealVsImaginary, motivations & progress of the antagonists, special ability of the protagonist, color & lighting, which character had an annoying voice, and much more. tinyurl.com/DGP-DarkCity


We take a deep dive in our review of submarine comedy #DownPeriscope. We discuss the humor, the underdog theme, character quirks, strategy, command decisions, memorable quotes, and more. tinyurl.com/DGP-DownPerisc…


In one of our more contentious reviews, we examine the #scifi #horror movie #TheMist. Was it a character study, a reflection of society, a commentary on hope, or was it monster schlock meant to shock & depress? Listen now to see who you agree with. tinyurl.com/DGP-TheMist


Listen now to our review of the #FreeGuy. We discuss artificial intelligence in #scifi, the game world vs. the real world, the romantic content, violent vs. calming #videogames, and more. tinyurl.com/DGP-FreeGuy


Listen now to our first #MovieShowdown: #Volcano vs. #DantesPeak - 10 rounds of cinematic & pyroclastic debate! Best Heroes, Best Female Leads, Most Annoying Kids, Best Destruction, Most Believable, and more. Which movie won? Which would you favor? tinyurl.com/DGP-VolcanoVsD…


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