Two Geeks and GIT

Episode 341: Panic Room (2002)

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Wrapping up our first actress-based pairing for Jodie Foster, we move to 2002 and a very different film from last week's! Directed by David Fincher, 2002's "Panic Room" finds Jodie Foster in the role of Meg Altman, a newly-divorced mother trying to figure out how to reclaim her life. She and her daughter Sarah (a very young Kristen Stewart) decide to purchase a massive brownstone home in New York, the former residence of an eccentric and wealthy gentleman. During the walkthrough, Meg notices that one room's dimensions seem off and, sure enough, it's revealed that there is a panic room built into the master bedroom, complete with its own phone line, monitors attached to cameras throughout the building, and supplies to allow one to remain mostly comfortable for days. After moving in, during their first night in their new home, her domicile is invaded by a trio of burglars (Forest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam, and Jared Leto) whose intentions aren't clear, except that they're looking for something they believe to be in the building. This sets the scene for a very self-contained, tense, and surprising drama that plays out solely within the brownstone, with several interesting twists and turns at the story plays out! The film also features Patrick Bauchau, Ann Magnuson, and Paul Schulze. Plus, the trio reveal which two early CGI-infused science fiction films will make up their first full pairing of 2023!

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Episode 340: Contact (1997)

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As we head into the new year, we fulfill a request from the spouse of one of the hosts and focus on a pairing based around an actress. Both of the movies in this pairing star Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster! First up, it's the Robert Zemeckis-led, Carl Sagan-written story of first contact with an alien race, as told from a very straight scientific point-of-view, in 1997's "Contact!" The film stars Foster as Eleanor Arroway, a scientist working with S.E.T.I. (the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence) trying to find out if we're alone in the universe. After many struggles with other scientists who believe such work is a waste of time and resources, one night she hears something that can't be explained as a naturally-occuring phenomenon. This leads her to many additional discoveries, and she becomes part of the contest to be the person chosen to represent the Earth in the planet's initial contact with another life form! The film presents the discovery, and the various reactions to said discovery, in a very realistic and scientifically-accurate way, giving it a gravitas not found in other such stories. The film also stars Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Jena Malone, David Morse, James Woods, and features cameos from several actual news broadcasters and interviewers!

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Episode 339: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (2005)

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Happy Holidays! The second of our "Christmas-Adjacent" films moves us into the 21st century for an all-star team-up! Directed by Shane Black, 2005's "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang" tells the the story of small-time criminal Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.) who, when fleeing from the police after a botched burglary, runs into an audition for a Hollywood film. Cut to Los Angeles, Harry has been flown out by agent Darby Shaw (Larry Miller) to audition for a detective film. At an L.A. party, he meets power-broker Harlan Dexter (Corbin Bernsen) and local private detective "Gay Perry" (Val Kilmer). He also stumbles on his childhood crush, Harmony Lane (Michelle Monaghan), and they together stumble onto a murder mystery that gets everyone involved injured, chased, and threatened! Only Harry's love for Harmony and his sheer stubbornness allows them to survive the convoluted and nigh-unbelievable story! Plus, the trio discuss which two Jodie Foster films they're reviewing for their next pairing (one suggested by Chad's wife)!

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Episode 338: The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

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Happy Holidays! This year, for the December festivities, we're focusing on two films we call "Christmas-Adjacent," meaning that, while they're not technically "christmas movies," they are movies that take place around Christmas. First up is a favorite of Geek Jeff's wife, 1996's "The Long Kiss Goodnight!" Directed by Renny Harlin, and written by the director of the 2nd film in the pairing, Shane Black, the film follows suburban mom Samantha Caine (Geena Davis) who, some eight years before, "woke up" with no memory of her past and slowly built a new life for herself with her daughter Caitlin (Yvonne Zima) and her boyfriend Hal (Tom Amandes). One of the private detective she had hired in the past to try to find her original identity, Mitch Hennessey (Samuel L. Jackson) turns up some new information and the two set off on a bizarre trip where, along the way, Samantha remembers her old identity: An assassin named Charlie Baltimore, who worked for the U.S. Government, and said government isn't happy she's resurfaced! This is the film Samuel L. Jackson claims as his favorite of all the movies he's done in his career, and it's a great story that features a truly badass female protagonist! Also starring Brian Cox, Craig Bierko, Patrick Malahide, and David Morse.

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May 20th, 2024

"Love this pod, loved this episode. 2 film professors and their apprentice, I learn a lot every time.

Sal Mineo was the victim of a common hate crime back then. It should be mentioned that in the late sixties and 70's he was part of the gay liberation movement, it cost him jobs and eventually his life.

There ar many web pages that completely ignore this fact, it not true that he was just mugged and stabbed, my heart that is not stabbed tells me so, also it's documented in books and mentioned in some websites. The Hollywood reporter article called him a half assed actor, ICKY the hate continues, he was out in the 60's and it cost him gigs, that doesn't make him half assed.

such a sad story, but the truth should not be erased." -Dominic Nigro.

Nov 1st, 2023

"Because I was already in the middle of my self-created Shocktober Film Fest, which always ends on Halloween with ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN, and I wanted to search for any podcasts which discussed it, I stumbled upon this podcast. I am impressed with both the general discussion and the knowledge of at least two of the three who teach a movie class, I think at a college. Love their choices, their coverage and their discussion. Have now already listened to at least 7 episodes (albeit at faster than normal speed), and it will be in my regular podcast rotation from now on." -shakurav1.

Mar 27th, 2023

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Jan 11th, 2023

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July 24th, 2021

"Just discovered. What a great movie podcast. I especially love the range of films covered. I discovered it by searching for a podcast episode talking about UHF of all movies. Any podcast that can cover comedies such as UHF, Summer School, and Spaceballs and then can just as well inform and entertain on films like City Lights, Stagecoach, and 12 Angry Men is a winner in my book. I still have many of your episodes to discover. Well done." -Mike C.

July 12th, 2021

"Had a listen, great episode guys. I am glad you like [1408] and picked it to cover as it doesnt really get talked about all that much in the sense of a must see Stephen King movie like The Shinning, Shawshank, Stand By Me etc

Without saying too much the window scene is also the one that got me good too, I love horror movies and while my wife hides behind her pillow or hits the roof with jump scares I seem motionless to most (The Ring and Jacob's Ladder aside), however this scene, first gave me shivers when he saw what he did followed instantly by a near heartache jump scare haha" -Bruce H.

June 14th, 2021

(Regarding the review of "The Shining") "Perfect" -Alton S.

Feb 18th, 2021

"As a former student of Jeff's, I was fascinated with his opionion on movies. I still have the first business card he handed me on the first day of class. Coming from three professors, I enjoy each [of] your well thought-out points of view. Not only am I learning something new about my favorite movies, but finding interests in new films. Keep up the great work geeks! (and G.I.T.)" -Joseph N.

July 16th, 2020

"Hi, I have been working through loads of classic films. Love the podcast. Would love to hear 12 Angry Men episode (my new fave classic film). Thanks" -Tom B.

Feb 18th, 2020

"Buddy does NOT talk too much. But Chad does! Just kidding - great show as always!" -Tim J.

November 4th, 2019

"Hey 3 x G's!
Love your podcast! And since you ask for suggestions about movies to be put on the show, I have to give my two cents, about some movies that I love, and would love hear your views on:

Tootsie (1982)
Amadeus (1984)
Pleasantville (1998)
Zathura - A Space Adventure

Thanks for all the reviews! 🙂" -Frederik T.

Sept 19th, 2019

"Hi guys, love the podcast. Have you thought about doing a podcast on PTA’s ‘Boogie Nights’. Maybe ‘There Will Be Blood’ too. Would love to hear your thoughts. Keep up the good work." -Steve M.