Did The Best Horror Thriller of All Time Just Turns 30?
The Silence of the Lambs was a groundbreaking moment in modern cinema that shaped the next three decades for the horror thriller genre primarily thanks to Anthony Hopkins’ performance as Hannibal Lecter. Today, we are going to dive into the deep end of this classic & see why it is still as influential as it is on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!
Who's Ready for a Watchmen Inspired Apocalypse?
With the chaos of recent events, we thought now would be the perfect time to discuss the most controversial comic book movie from the 2000’s all about anarchy & Alan Moore’s crazy ideas about how to avert the end of the world. So, let’s follow in Zack Snyder’s footsteps & try to avoid talking about “the squid” as we dive into the latest edition of Does It Still Hold Up!
Starting the Year at Madness Comics & Games!
We made it through 2020! And as a special way to get 2021 started right, we decided to show off one of the fantastic local comic & game stores here in North Texas that you NEED to know about: Madness Comics & Games!
Coming Soon at Madness Comics & Games!!!
Coming up on Saturday, January 2nd, we will be performing our first show of the year live at Madness Comics & Games in Plano Texas!
Is Jingle All The Way Terrifying or Harmless Holiday Fun?
Released in 1996, Jingle All The Way came out the same year as the Nintendo 64 & at the peak of the Beanie Baby & Tickle Me Elmo craze. Can this movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger & Sinbad still hold up with modern audiences or does it stumble on reality & fall flat? Find out all this & more on today’s edition of Does It Still Hold Up!
Is Flash Gordon a Cinematic Masterpiece? (40th Anniversary Special)
For all of the fans of 80’s B-Movie Sci-Fi, there is one that stands out above the rest as THE Must-See Cult Classic: Flash Gordon! Since this month is its 40th Anniversary, we thought it would be fun to look back on the wonderful camp that made this movie what it is & see why it is still held in such high regard. Find out all this & so much more on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!
Was Edward Scissorhands Secretly a Romantic Masterpiece?
With the 30th Anniversary of what is arguably Tim Burton's best film, Edward Scissorhands, coming up next week, we thought this would be the perfect time to look back on it & see how it holds up today!
The Great Halloween Debate - 2020 Edition
As promised, we’re back with our biggest Horror Movie Debate, yet! Rather than go for the cliché “scary” things like masked strangers with big knifes or haunted houses, It’s time to dig down to our deepest fears with Psychological Thrillers.
Was Ernest Scared Stupid Actually Good?
Today we look back at the chaotic mess from 1991 that was Ernest Scared Stupid, as we ask ourselves…was Jim Varney secretly a comedic genius? Or did our parents just want to punish us? Find out all this & more on today’s edition of Does It Still Hold Up?
Looking Back at Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator
As a bit of a change up today, we decided to take a step back from our usual nerdy topics & look back at a revolutionary piece of cinematic history: Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator. While it may be a tall order, we have decided to use its 80th Anniversary (technically, it was last Thursday) to give our thoughts on the movie itself & our views on its place in cinematic history.
Was Firefly Ahead of Its Time? (Serenity 15th Anniversary)
Fifteen years ago, Universal Studios did the one thing that Fox proved too short-sighted to do three years earlier: let Joss Whedon be Joss Whedon. Now, we look back at the legacy of the cult classic, Serenity, & see what significance it still has in today’s cinema landscape. Was it good? Did it actually provide closure to the fans? Does it hold up against other sci-fi films now? Find out on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!
Will the Entertainment Revolution Start with the Xbox Series X??
With the announcement of the specs for the new Xbox Series X, we found ourselves talking about what the implications are of this next console generation for the future of entertainment. What does this mean? Why should you care? And of course, how can you take advantage of what’s coming? We will answer all this & more on today’s edition of Dallas Geek!
Baseball Movies are Superhero Movies in Disguise
In honor of the start to the major league baseball season, we decided to talk about our top ranked baseball movies with friend of the show, David, from The Last Call Podcast!
Is Hamilton the Best Disney Musical of the Decade?
Yes, on today’s special weekend episode of Dallas Geek we’re talking Hamilton, the spectacular Broadway show that won ALL of the Tonys. The question is, now that Hamilton has been officially adopted into the Disney library, thanks to Disney+, is this the best musical Disney has given us in recent history? More importantly, is it already the best musical of the decade? Tune in to find out!
Is V for Vendetta The Perfect Anarchist Fantasy?
If there is one thing that Hollywood loves to make movies about more than superheroes, it’s stories of the people rising up against a tyrannical government. We thought it would be a good idea to take a look at the quintessential anarchist movie in modern cinema, V for Vendetta, & see if it really holds up today.
Who Will Win the Ultimate Trivia Battle?
Today, friend of the show, David, from The Last Call Podcast, has offered to help us solve this lifelong question by playing the part of our knock-off Alex Trebek for the first ever DG Trivia Game Show! Who will win, who will lose , & who’s the bigger nerd (…does it really matter)? Be sure to watch our first ever Ultimate Trivia Battle to find out!
Could The Little Mermaid Be Successful Today?
With all the hype around the Disney Princesses, the one question that has become all but forgotten today is, “are their movies actually good?” That’s the question we will be looking into in today’s edition of Does It Still Hold Up? First up on the chopping block is the highly beloved The Little Mermaid!
All Pokemon News You Need to Know This Week
After months of sitting through the pandemic wasteland that is the entertainment news cycle right now, we finally have some stuff to talk about: POKEMON!!!
Was the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Superior to the Sequels?
In the ongoing debate around Star Wars ever since the Disney purchase, we find that most arguments come back to the same, simple debate, “which trilogy was better: the prequels or the sequels?” Find out all this & more today on Dallas Geek!
Is James Cameron's Avatar an Overrated Mess?
With everyone talking about James Cameron's Avatar lately, we wanted to ask the question that everyone’s been avoiding, “was Avatar actually any good?” That’s the question we hope to answer in today’s edition of Does It Still Hold Up!