The Discerning Geeks Portal Podcast

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.

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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).

[io9 @io9]

A Chronicles of Amber Adaptation Is Coming to TV, With an Assist From Stephen Colbert https://t.co/dC1MBddlvE

[Variety @Variety]

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

https://t.co/BYIZSZsFuQ

[Skybound Entertainment @Skybound]

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: https://t.co/6v0WLMo7DC

[Deadline @DEADLINE]

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’
https://t.co/MWPMIalNhi

[Van Allen Plexico @VanAllenPlexico]

Could Roger Zelazny’s CHRONICLES OF AMBER be coming to live-action, FINALLY?????? And via Colbert???? 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
https://t.co/Djo1Y4esob

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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. https://t.co/uOhATYEteY

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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. https://t.co/0MwO90tGrM

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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. https://t.co/l2tYElpbSb

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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. https://t.co/xC7FVshpSO

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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. https://t.co/BntonQH6Bg

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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). https://t.co/ZBN7ARmifJ

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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? https://t.co/QS7JHFvcnc

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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 https://t.co/Qa53SxNMff

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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. https://t.co/mwLx3O5bBR

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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. https://t.co/ehe08bIiEY

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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. https://t.co/mLbErzoczb

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Still catching up on podcast posts, we recently did a Whatcha' Doin'? episode covering #MoonKnight, #DoctorStrange2, #MsMarvel, #ThorLoveAndThunder, #ObiWanKenobi, #Outlander, #StrangerThings, #TheOrvilleNewHorizons, #ForAllMankind, and much more. https://t.co/Y1HWiTRzZ7

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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. https://t.co/yA2nWPkIbC

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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? https://t.co/hJSv7xsM2p