The Geeky Waffle

With Uncharted coming out soon, we're asking ourselves: what were the best video game adaptations? Candace, Bri and Arezou talk about the Angelina Jolie Tomb Raider movies, Bri examines the horror movies the other two will never watch, and Arezou gets giddy at the idea of Henry Cavill in the Witcher (and in general). Check out the songs from Donkey Kong Country here . Waffle Links: http://thegeeky...

If a Rom Com contains magic...does that make it a fantasy film? That's the question Candace, Bri and Arezou ask themselves as they look back at rom-coms with a fantastical twist. From magic crabs, to coma ghosts, these movies were all the rage in the early 2000's, they talk about it all! Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaff...

From Breaking Bad to The Sopranos, it seems like more and more shows are filled with characters we just can’t stand. Sometimes it’s fun, like with Seinfeld or Gossip Girl, and sometimes you get something like Glee… This week Candace, Vanessa, and Mack talk which shows they watched where every single character sucked.

New Year, New Spies.  With the release of The 355 around the corner, Candace, Vanessa, and guest Waffle Mack look at why we love the espionage genre. They talk about favorite fictional spies, and spy stories like Alias and Harriet the Spy. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/...

Candace is joined by Rachel to talk all about the sneak peek and hype surrounding Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! Minor spoilers for Spider-Man: No Way Home.

We're talking about the long anticipated Spider-Man movie. Is it fan service if it serves the plot and is done well?

Before Spider-Man: Far From Home swings into theaters Candace talks with special guest Rachel Leishman about the most expensive and dangerous Broadway show of all time: Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark. They go deep into the history and lawsuits of the show that broke records and bones.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Time for our favorite mushy holiday movies! This week, Candace and Arezou sit down to dive into “The Princess Switch 3: Romancing the Star,” and discuss how it ties into the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe. Simon spin-off when? They also talk about some of the other hits (LoveHard) and misses (Father Christmas Is Back) that have come out this year, di...

What do you get when you have a dad going through an "uncoupling," two kids who have never been outside the city, and one giant mystery in the forest - which happen to involve some muppets? You get Turkey Hollow. When searching for a topic for this Thanksgiving, Geeky Waffle's Candace, discovered a hidden gem, a Lifetime Channel Jim Henson muppet movie Turkey Hollow . Muppet enthusiasts, Candace a...

What’s your favorite scary movie? The question that defined an entire generation of horror fans ignited once again with the release of the Scream 5 trailer, promising another installment of bloody kills and frightening thrills as beloved Final Girl Sidney Prescott and her friends face off against another Ghostface Killer. Bri and Geeky Waffle writer Mack are joined by Ryan from the podcast Scream...

It's that time of year for all things spooky and that includes vampires. Whether you think they are spooky or romantic, vampires are nonetheless a horror icon in pop culture. Join Bri, Candace, and Arezou, as we discuss who we think, are the hottest vampires. From discussing the very first hot vampire - not Dracula, The Lost Boys, Brad Pitt in Interview with a Vampire, Twilight, and even a surpris...

Happy Halloween Waffles, in this spooky edition of the Geeky Waffle we discuss what movies we would like to see Jim Henson's Muppets recreate since Disney Plus is coming out with the Muppets Haunted Mansion movie on October 8th for their Hallowstream. Join Bri, Candace, and Arezou for this Muppet eccentric episode as they talk about which films they would love to see muppetfied and which Muppets t...

In this week’s nostalgic episode, Candace, Bri and Arezou reminisce about the weirdest board games from their childhoods.  They question the messages behind games like Mystery Date and Mall Madness, wonder if Knives Out was inspired by 13 Dead End Drive, and relive traumas both personal (Pretty Pretty Princess) and universal (Don’t Wake Daddy).

Marvel's "What If" has got the Waffles thinking... This week, Candace, Bri, Vanessa, and Arezou ask themselves the important questions: what if Nevill was the chosen one? What if Bella chose Jacob? What if Boo fell in love with a monster? What if Gilmore Girls...had zombies?  Links What Once Was Mine:  What Once Was Mine: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell Book Review — The Geeky Waffle Spac...

Candace and Bri tackle Camila Cabello’s Cinderella in a special bonus episode , Amazon Prime’s new jukebox musical. Despite the talented people involved, nothing about the movie resonated with either of them. From anachronistic details like plastic and Singer sewing machines to a world that feels like a giant set, no one is spared the Waffles wrath. Especially James Corden.

With Cinderella back in the news because of Amazon Prime's upcoming adaptation, Candace, Bri, and Arezou break down what they consider the best Cinderella adaptations. Is Ella Enchanted a good movie even if it's nothing like the book? Is Ever After the best Cinderella movie ever? Which movie did Arezou have a life-size poster of? All these questions and more are answered. The only one they couldn'...

When you think about it, are we really supposed to root for Rory Gilmore? A lot of the characters we thought were the protagonists might actually be the worst. Candace, Bri and Vanessa dive into which fan faves might not actually be all that great (Jim Halpert, anyone?) Also, Candace tries to ruin Bri and Vanessa's childhoods by bringing up Harry Potter and Back to the Future Waffle Links: http://...

Though reboot fatigue seems to be all the rage, sometimes they can hit just the right spot. This week Candace and Arezou are joined by their friend and Geeky Waffle writer Hope to talk about their favourite reboots and what they did right. They also dive into the benefits of bringing an old story to a new generation, and try to decide what actually makes something a reboot? Follow our friend and W...

In honor of the upcoming Jungle Cruise movie, Candace, Arezou and Bri discuss which theme park rides they would like to see get the big screen treatment. A justification for why the Space Mountain Travelers are headed to space? Another take on the Haunted Mansion using Paris’s Phantom Manor as inspiration? Plus what other theme parks have rides worthy of Hollywood? Come for the movie ideas, stay t...

Turns out we were wrong: Black Widow is a real movie! Candace is joined by Waffle Network host Catrina to talk about what it felt like to go back to the theater for the first time in a year to see the MCUs newest entry.  They also agree one two key points: they love Yelena, and Clint Barton is the worst. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.fac...

Who doesn't love a good himbo? This week, Candace Bri and Arezou dive into the history of the term, and reflect on the morbid reason why they might find himbos so appealing. They also show love to their favourite pop-culture himbos like Kronk, George of the Jungle, and Jason Mendoza, and try to answer the all-important question: Is Thor a himbo too?

In honor of the year anniversary of Hamilton coming to Disney+ we talk to Broadway star and original cast member Carleigh Bettiol. She spoke about the filming of the show, working with Lin Manuel Miranda and how it is performing knowing Tom Hanks is in the audience.

Today Candace and Arezou are joined by their friend Alice to celebrate the 25th (!) anniversary of Disney animated classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame. They reminisce about seeing the movie for the first time and what it meant to them, they try to make sense of the light marketing contrasted with the dark tone of the movie, and they dive into what it is that makes Frollo such a terrifying villain....

Vanessa and Candace watched Disney's latest live action remake Cruella and they have thoughts. They talk about that "twist," Emma Stone's portrayal of the titular character and is Cruella really cruel? Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.facebook.com/thegeekywaffle https://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/ https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywaffle h...

Today, Candace, Bri, Vanessa and Arezou reminisce about the last 100 episodes of the show.  They  talk about the geekiest things they’ve ever done - from conventions, to nerd events, to real life touches - and take some time to mourn a childhood geeky staple that just doesn’t feel the same these days. Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.f...