King Dom takes the helm on trailer talk as we go deeper into Downton, juggle with a joker, see double Will Smith and then double-tap out for safety in a zombie comedy. Jay and TJ j oin forces to give feedback on what is worth watching at the cinema, what can wait until streaming and what should be given a miss at the cinema. From a successful English TV series to one of the most recognized villains in comic book history, to the book adaptation and finally the most refreshing zombie movie. #Downt...
Sep 11, 2019•44 min
Trevor goes back, forth and back again about why DARK is the premier series on time travel to date. The German science-fiction drama is becoming critically acclaimed, yet it may be a little less known in the wave of U.S. sci-fi. What are the 'stranger things' setting this apart from the 'fringe' as the 'counterpart' to a 'westworld' of sci-fi, as 'the expanse' of its audience rises to a 'legion' from just 'the man in the high castle'. King Dom and Steven look for clues, and a German translator, ...
Sep 04, 2019•32 min
The Ninth Doctor has gone already, but don’t worry he’s left the TARDIS in the more than capable hands of bright young thing David Tennant. So what does the youthful, energetic, friendly, childlike have to offer this long-running series? What kind of traits would also prompt Steven Moffat to call the Tenth Doctor a "good boyfriend" Doctor?? Join us as we look back at the 10th Doctor and his many companions as Doctor Who becomes the biggest show on TV...again. #CultTV, #DaleksVsCybermen #TheDonna...
Aug 28, 2019•27 min
SFX & Make-Up Artist Gabriela Heath opens up her box of tricks for Jay and King Dom to pore over in an Inspiration Interview. Gabriela takes us on a journey from her humble roots in Romania to her award-winning short films. What is it like behind the scenes? What is the difference in attention to detail? What scale of preparation is required? How did she cope with a zombie apocalypse horde running across London? Find out all these details and more with a simple click of the button. An inspir...
Aug 21, 2019•36 min
With the imminent release of Once Upon A Time In America in cinemas, Jaymee discusses the infamous Director and how he may fall out of favour with the public. Our latest Hot Topic explores the good, the bad and the ugly of one of America's most divisive and yet influential filmmakers of all time with Dominic and Steven on hand. #Americana, #FilmNoir #HotTopic #OnceUponATime #OnceUponATimeInHollywood, #Tarantino #UmaThurman
Aug 14, 2019•27 min
Jaymee takes GeekSweat by the lead and faces up to the horror, comeback and space travel that is Trailer Talk as we review the latest upcoming features for August 2019. On the horizon is the sequel to a Stephen King horror, a low budget horror movie, a reprisal of Hollywood legend's seminal character and a space trip to "find Dad" for a Hollywood hunk. Dominic and Giovanni chip in with opinions on what is hot and what is not to go to the cinema for this month. Listen in and see if you will agree...
Aug 07, 2019•32 min
MKH opens up again and again on the American comedy-drama series Russian Doll , not only was it created by Natasha Lyonne, Amy Poehler, and Leslye Headland its kicked up a storm since its release. MKH describes what it has been like following Nadia Vulvokov (portrayed by Lyonne), a game developer who repeatedly dies and relives the same night in an ongoing time loop and tries to solve it. Jaymee and Trevor join in on the discussion about this comedy, time travel melee, what it has to offer, what...
Jul 31, 2019•34 min
We return again to Doctor Who to cover the return of Doctor Who...again. This time it’s for keeps. Christopher Eccleston is the Ninth Doctor and Billie Piper is his companion 'Rose', as Russell T. Davies relaunches the show for a whole new generation. Join us as Steven sits with King Dom and TJ to discuss Series 1 (aka Season 27). #BadWolf #CaptainJackHarkness #CultTV #LotsOfPlanetsHaveANorth #FartingAliens #TheDoctorDances...
Jul 24, 2019•27 min
Editor Ben Whitehead shares his insight, fresh from the cutting room floors of new T.V. series such as CURFEW (Sky One), ALEX RIDER (Netflix) and WORLD ON FIRE (BBC One). King Dom and TJ take in all they can muster from the knowledge of a professional editor, thoughts on the best software for editing debate, as well as techniques to be admired (or that go unnoticed) from post-production teams. This inspiration interview is yet another opportunity to hear from an IMDb listed filmmaker with firsth...
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In response to a match-made-in-heaven casting of Brad Pitt and Leonardo Di Caprio for Quentin Tarantino's 9th movie, GeekSweat decided to investigate famed actors who didn't make it in his films. Coady, KingDom, MKH and TJ gather around the mics and share cool dialogue with each other about what has broken the deals and intentions of the aesthetic Director not getting his first choice cast. We will also try to keep score and see who benefitted most out of each non-collaboration along the way. Pr...
Jul 10, 2019•40 min
We go to the jungle, the concrete jungle and Hollywood jungle in this Trailer Talk episode; as we pay attention to an adventure, an action and a thriller offering out soon in the cinema. The King has risen again as Donald Glover paws forward in a remake of Disney classic. We are between The Rock and The Stath place in another Fast And Furious action movie. There is also the nostalgic arrival of Quentin Tarantino's 9th film that promises to be the "new" HEAT, by pairing two of Hollywoods behemoth...
Jul 03, 2019•33 min
TJ's Review Sweat goes behind the scenes to track down an elusive marine turned hitman who is taking the stage and critical acclaim on the HBO Originals series BARRY . Two faces collide as Barry Berkman becomes Barry Block; a disillusioned and lonely life leads to an assignment to kill in Los Angeles, where 'Barry' finds acceptance in the theatre. It's lights, camera, assassination as King Dom and Jay bear witness to learn the many faces of a serial killer (played by Bill Hader) who slays his au...
Jun 26, 2019•30 min
TJ and MKH join KingDom to take a deep dive into the long-running #CultTV sitcom from its real-life origin story to its present-day comeback. Buckle up for sci-fi tropes, easter eggs, casting near misses, best seasons, fan theories and more trivia than you can shake a hologram, a sentiment cat, and a robot with a head shaped like a novelty condom at. It's every smegging thing you always wanted to know about Red Dwarf but don't know who to ask. #OriginsStory, #Comeback, #CultTV, #EasterEggs, #Fan...
Jun 19, 2019•38 min
Looking to become a credible and commercially viable filmmaker in today's film industry, then look no further than the film role title of the Creative Director. Our special guest Charles H. Joslain takes us through his trials and pitfalls, seemingly country-by-country that became his journey towards creative freedom and working with the biggest brand clients on the planet. King Dom and TJ investigate further into the innovations and interruptions required to manoeuvre the markets of filmmaking; ...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Steven takes the lead as Thanos's advocate (so to speak) for the GeekSweat take on Avengers: Endgame and the not only the end of an era, but the culmination of MCU. KingDom, MKH and TJ jest, protest and test the boundaries of what Marvel got right (and perhaps were a little "tight" with) in the execution of the final story - in a ten year run of storytelling (if we start from Iron Man). So with arrows in our quiver we take aim at all elements and singularities surrounding the final instalment of...
Jun 05, 2019•36 min
The team gear up for another round up of the latest and greatest trailers that are beckoning new films to the silver screen at your local cineplex - so how will we rate them? Sophie Turner takes the lead in the new an X-Men outing with cosmic flare, Chris Hemsworth drops the drapes for tailored suit and glasses in the latest Men In Black instalment and Mark Hammil dives into the dark side with a death-mongering doll. There is light at the end of the tunnel for Himesh Patel as he remembers what e...
May 29, 2019•41 min
Has a British spy thriller been ever so seductuve, stylish and deliciously dark.....as well as being a television series?? Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) is a British intelligence investigator tasked with capturing psychopathic assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer). GeekSweat are tasked with unpicking Killing Eve a story about mutual obsession (based on the 'Villanelle' novel series by Luke Jennings) to come to a conclusion of how good this show is (with Phoebe Waller-Bridge being head writer of season on...
May 15, 2019•29 min
From Infinity Wars to infinity numbers GeekSweat reaches the 8th Doctor breakdown with Steven Coad and an adventure into a feature-length TV movie set in the U.S. We learn what is good and great about the 8th incarnation of the Doctor and perhaps one or two areas of interest that Doctor Who fans care to forget in appealing to a wider audience and translating to the U.S. Come with us on another Tardis powered guide into the world of BBC's most famed and indomitable hero along with KingDom, MKH an...
May 08, 2019•26 min
Now and again the film & TV industry are blessed with a hot talent and Geeksweat are backing one particular starlet for greater things in the future. So, this time we are meeting an expert "Rising Star" Welcome to André Fyffe 's world; a trained actor who became a stage actor, that performed in a short film before performing in a feature film - he has also produced films for other actors to work in. King Dom and TJ are stargazing at the amazing who has played the lead in Macbeth (Edinburgh F...
May 01, 2019•1 hr 6 min
MKH tells us what got him riled up and fired up about Netflix horror feature film project BIRD BOX. Coady, KingDom and TJ are eyes closed, ears open for his feedback on Sandra Bullock, "munsters" and plot. So what went horror-ibly wrong with this $19m budget and what was highly commendable in this spoiler-filled discussion?? There are lots to discuss and dissect with #GeekSweat post-apocalyptic guy gang steering the mics. MKH takes the wheel on this road trip through recent horror films with ope...
Apr 24, 2019•31 min
#GeekSweat goes sick, psychotic and Sci-Fi in the #TrailerTalk film reviews as we bring to the table Five Feet Apart, Lords Of Chaos on Captive State. Vera Farmiga meets the approval of MKH in more ways than, while her Sci-Fi that also stars John Goodman goes toe-to-toe with hospital romance drama Five Feet Apart and rock star rollercoaster Lords Of Chaos. White Falcon , TJ , King Dom and MKH are ably comptrolled by Sound Engineer extraordinaire Eadesy-E Neo-Gio, ItsStevenCoad and Trev lock horn...
Apr 17, 2019•38 min
Phoebe Waller Bridge is a woman of phenomenal output having put pen to paper on "Drifters" (channel 4), "Crashing" (channel 4) and "Killing Eve" (BBC). One of her most acclaimed moments comes from writing a comedy series based adapted from her 2013 one-woman play that won a Fringe First Award (Edinburgh Festival Fringe) called "Fleabag". Now a well known BBC (and BBC America) series "Fleabag" comes under the GeekSweat review with a new guest/presenter in tow. Babs joins the GeekSweat gang to len...
Apr 10, 2019•32 min
Coady lands the Tardis on another #CultTV session, so GeekSweat can be meet with the Seventh Doctor portrayed by Sylvester McCoy (not his real name BTW!). We are about to experience a Doctor who emerged from a controversial regeneration, clown-like humour and eventually becoming the darkest Doctor of its T.V. time. The Scottish Doctor was voted (in "Doctor Who Magazine" 1990) as the "Best Doctor" over the infamous Tom Baker, and went on to complete several audio plays, but what made him unique? ...
Apr 03, 2019•25 min
GeekSweat welcomes Visual Effects Editor and Babette Philips who shares her experience and anecdotes of working in the Editorial Department on prime time television productions that include McMafia (BBC), The Terror (AMC) and The Royals (Channel 4). Coady, KingDom, MKH and TJ have questions at the ready to find out more about this behind-the-scenes role, how influential it is in the filmmaking process and key decisions made in post-production. We aim to leave no keyboard unturned as we trawl thr...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Malachi jumps off the top rope on America about the big studios and networks picking off acting talent from the British tree for Stateside film and television projects. Why is this happening so frequently? Will it continue? Who are the current crop of movers shaking things up across the pond? Where does it end? What does the future hold? Coady , KingDom and TJ listen on the edge of their seats as they find out why and where the next generation of British performers are going and what's next. #Am...
Mar 20, 2019•34 min
GeekSweat goes into stalker mode to keep pace with crime thrillers trailers coming out at the cinema; Zac Efron takes on the life & times of serial killer Ted Bundy, whilst Chloe Grace Moretz subway journey becomes destination psychopath (care of Isabelle Huppert). King Dom , MKH , TJ and White Falcon huddle together around the podcast fire, as gently guided & geared by soundie Eadesy-E. What ratings will we recommend for these latest films?? Listen in and find our whether you should sta...
Mar 13, 2019•27 min
Taking up the adaptation baton is Philip K. Dick sci-fi thriller The Man In The High Castle , an epic, war time series featuring "Max" (Rufus Sewell) who is an American Nazi in a seat of power. King Dom takes us on the journey into the alternate reality where there German-Japanese axis wins WWII and takes over America by splitting it in two, under the shadow of an ailing Hitler and possibly worse dictator to come. This Review Sweat pores over what is fascinating about the re-imagining of the end...
Mar 06, 2019•26 min
Alan Partridge is perhaps one of Britain's best known presenters that never was, the comedy stylings of Steve Coogan allow us to revisit the bumbling one-time celebrity from Norwich in many guises. Steven Coad gets up close and personal with character iterations that became representative of our relationship with the media and a bygone era - breaking down the highs and lows of a reality-based comedy creation. Listen in to this unique episode of Cult TV and learn the Aha! moments that have made A...
Feb 27, 2019•28 min
GeekSweat welcomes British theatre, television and film actor Jimmy Akingbola to the mic stand, to share his stare and flair across the airwaves and get inspired by his chat. Having showcased his talent in TV via "In The Long Run" (Sky One), "Holby City" (BBC One) and "Arrow" (Sky One) and portraying Steve McFadden in Netflix's SPECTRAL GeekSweat learns of a well-travelled journey into acting. From humble beginnings Jimmy gives insight into his influences, obstacles he overcame and a brief flirt...
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr
Anthony Andrews of We Are Parable returns to GeekSweat in time for The Academy Awards, also known as Oscars 2019, who could be the winners (or losers)? The GeekSweat gang wait with baited breath and fixed smiles to find out what is in store for each nomination category and what the future holds for some nominees. After #OscarsSoWhite, the success of Black Panther in 2018, the return of Spike Lee and Bradley Cooper's collaboration with Lady Gaga are there any guarantees? #AcademyAwards, #BestPict...
Feb 13, 2019•36 min
