Movie Geeks United

Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the roster of blu-ray titles released during the month of September 2019. 

Released in theaters on September 25, 2009, a little movie titled Paranormal Activity quickly became one of the most successful horror phenomenons in modern cinematic history. Now, on the occasion of the film's 10th anniversary, we speak with lead actress Katie Featherston about the initial audition that would ultimately change the course of her life, the unusual process of filming an improvised m...

Author and film historian Ray Morton discusses the origins, production and legacy of Star Trek: The Motion Picture on the occasion of the film's 40th anniversary.

The Movie Geeks return to their beloved annual series to examine the summer movie releases from 25 years ago. Summer of 1994 releases include Forrest Gump, The Lion King, Natural Born Killers, True Lies, The Crow and dozens more. 

The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed actor and director Danny Huston (The Aviator, Birth, Wonder Woman) about his latest effort both in front of and behind the camera - The Last Photograph.  The film premieres in select theaters and on demand on September 6.

The Movie Geeks speak with director Ric Roman Waugh (Felon, Shot Caller) about his latest film, the #1 box office hit Angel Has Fallen starring Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman and Nick Nolte. 

Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the diverse array of blu-ray titles released during the month of August 2019. 

The Movie Geeks speak with acclaimed cinematographer Checco Varese, ASC (The 33, True Blood) about his origins as an architect and news cameraman, his experiences working with music legend Prince, and his latest work on the horror epic IT: CHAPTER 2. 

The Movie Geeks celebrate the 40th anniversary of the war epic Apocalypse Now by featuring a snippet of our 2009 interview with writer-director Francis Ford Coppola, and an in-depth conversation with editor Walter Murch from the archives of our sibling podcast Back By Midnight. 

Acclaimed composer David Arnold (Independence Day, Die Another Day) discusses his Emmy-nominated work on the Amazon series Good Omens, his approach to melody, and the lessons he imparts to young students eager to enter the film scoring field.  For more information on the Movie Geeks United! Art of the Score series, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/artofscore.htm. 

He was the first victim on the evening of August 8, 1969. He became the ultimate symbol for being at the wrong place at the wrong time. But 18-year old Steven Parent was much more than a victim. Now, after 50 years of silence, his high school sweetheart shares her memories of the Steven she knew and loved, her regrets over the last moments they spent together, and the trauma that remained years af...

Tom O’Neill spent twenty years investigating the inconsistencies and lies behind Vincent Bugliosi’s Helter Skelter narrative. In our exclusive interview, he discusses the revelations contained in his new book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties, including the lengths taken by Bugliosi to achieve his convictions and the secret tapes that might lead the way to more v...

In this fourth episode of AUGUST 69, Scott Michaels - Dearly Departed Tours owner, writer and host of Six Degrees of Helter Skelter and technical consultant on Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood - discusses the people and locations that continue to reflect the Helter Skelter saga in the Los Angeles of today.  For more information on AUGUST 69, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinse...

In this third episode of AUGUST 69, William McBride discusses his experiences as the youngest serving juror during the Tate Labianca murder trial. He reveals the most compelling evidence, the most memorable moments, and his thoughts on the possibility of one of the surviving killers being set free.  For more information on AUGUST 69, visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm. 

In this second episode of AUGUST 69, Dennis Hearst discusses his visit to the Cielo Drive residence of Sharon Tate just hours before she and others were murdered, and the testimony he provided during the Tate Labianca murder trial that followed. This is the first media interview Mr. Hearst has granted on his connection to these events in 50 years.  For more information on AUGUST 69, visit http://m...

In this premiere episode of AUGUST 69, the original series from the Movie Geeks United! podcast, Dr. Don Noyes More discusses the friendly relationship he enjoyed with Sharon Tate in the months leading up to her murder. Dr. More's brother was William Tennant, Roman Polanski's agent and friend who was called upon to identify the bodies at Cielo Drive on August 9, 1969. This is the first time Dr. Mo...

Movie Geeks United! co-host and home entertainment correspondent Adam Long reviews the myriad of blu-ray titles released during the month of July 2019. 

The Movie Geeks present a preview of their upcoming series August 69, an original slate of interviews with figures on the periphery of the horrid events on August 8-9 of that year. The series premieres on Monday, August 5.  Visit http://moviegeeksunited.net/tinseltowntragedies.htm for more details. 

The Movie Geeks share their thoughts on the new Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in...Hollywood starring Leonard DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. 

Acclaimed actor Rutger Hauer passed away at the age of 75 on July 19, 2019.  In observance of his passing, here is a replay of our interview with Mr. Hauer from 2008. 

Movie Geeks United! is thrilled to welcome Scott Michaels back to the show. The owner of Dearly Departed Tours and host of the popular documentary Six Degrees of Helter Skelter, Scott was called upon to advise Quentin Tarantino and his crew as they prepared to recreate the Los Angeles of 1969.  For more information on Dearly Departed Tours, and Scott's expertise on the deliciously sordid history o...

Movie Geeks United! speaks with actress Rachel Redleaf, a sparkling young talent who plays the role of Mama Cass in Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon Time in...Hollywood.   Visit Rachel's official website at https://www.rachelredleaf.com. 

Critic Tony Macklin chats with Movie Geeks United! host Jamey DuVall about the principles of meaningful criticism. Topics include the importance of preserving film history, the complicated legacy of The Birth of a Nation, and how effective criticism can reflect and deepen our sense of humanity. You can read all of Tony's reviews at http://www. TonyMacklin.net.

Movie Geeks United! co-hosts Jamey DuVall and Adam Long discuss their thoughts on new releases including Spiderman: Far from Home, Toy Story 4 and Midsommar, and review the specialty blu-ray titles released during the month of June 2019.

Movie Geeks United! home entertainment correspondent Adam Long discusses the diverse array of blu-ray titles released during the month of May 2019.