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King Dom delves into his specialist subject of documentary filmmaking by taking an opportunity to sit down and speak with an evergreen filmmaker in the British film industry.David Nicholas Wilkinson has a career that has reverberated around acting alongside Kenneth Moore, Bafta nominations, investigating the first-ever filmmaker, lecturing in film schools across the world as well as making timely, thought-provoking documentaries.TJ joins in on this illustrious Geeksweat segment to sit across the table from another legend in the film industry who has taken care to impart knowledge upon us and share their inspirational anecdotes.#DavidNicholasWilkinson, #documentary, #GettingAwayWithMurder, #TheFirstFilm

Gary Lewis is a walk and talk expert on Alfred Hitchcock and his time in Leytonstone (east London). As part of the "Alfred Hitchcock Society of Leytonstone", Gary aims to preserve the history and origins of the world's greatest film Director.KingDom and Coady are full of questions and suspense as Gary reveals early incidents and accidents that shaped and influenced the famed Master of Suspense and his films. A great opportunity to understand what we can see and know that is connected to Sir Alfred Hitchcock.GeekSweat's Hot Topic is a fact-finding mission for the gang and it was also recorded live at The Stone Space Gallery (dressed up as the Leytonstone Picture Palace) as part of the Barbican's "Leytonstone Loves Film" event (c/o: Waltham Forest's London Borough of Culture).#Blackmail, #film, #Hitchcock, Leytonstone, #TheLodger, #MasterOfSuspense, #Rialto You can find out more about Alfred Hitchcock Society of Leytonstone on: https://www.facebook.com/alfredhitchcocklondon/

GeekSweat teases new trailers and takes ratings on Stephen King sequel DOCTOR SLEEP, a real-life rivalry in FORD V FERRARI and seasonal British romantic comedy in LAST CHRISTMAS.TJ takes the reins, in the absence Jaymee; while KingDom and MKH are critiquing the up and coming cinema hits (or misses) for you to think about: watching, waiting until it comes online or simply just giving it a miss.So have a listen in on how things match up for Christian Bale & Matt Damon, Emilia Clarke & Henry Golding and Rebecca Ferguson & Ewan McGregor.#cinema #DoctorSleep, #FordvFerrari, #LastChristmas, #rating #sequel, #TheShining #TrailerTalk

Coady inherits the Review Sweat mantle to discuss Succession a satirical, black comedy produced by Jesse Armstrong for HBO. The series observes the Roy family, dysfunctional owners of a global media empire led by a patriarch who is declining in health and considering an heir.Brian Cox is the most recognizable actor who is ably supported by Hiam Abbass, Alan Ruck and Sarah Snook. In 2018, the compelling ensemble cast garnered the attention and awards of the Golden Globes (Kieran Culkin) and Critic Choice Awards (Matthew McFadyen).This topical insight into how the rich and privileged live in the upper echelons of society in America appears to have a rich tapestry of characters that you will love to hate and want to see more of.#comedy, #HBO, #inheritance, #media, #power, #satire, #tycoon

Steven takes GeekSweat back to school on the Dan Harmon project that launched a thousand faces, not least Donald Glover, Ken Jeong and Alison Brie.What was so special about this series; where did it pass, where did it fail and how much revision took place in creating the formula for 6 core characters and an ever-expanding supporting cast.Dominic and Trevor enrol to the round-up of one of the most ground-breaking, yet formulaic shows in recent TV history and what it meant to creators and comedy tropes.#ChevyChaseCall, #CoolCoolCoolCool, #Community, #DaniPudi, #DanHarmon, #DonaldGlover, #SixSeasonsAndAMovie, #StreetsAhead

Marlon Palmer is the special guest of this Inspiration Interview, as Director of 'Kush Film'. For over two decades Marlon has become one of the hardest working and longest-serving distributors of film in the UK.Notable Kush Film exclusive and premiere screenings include: Belly, Bullet Boy, Coach Carter, Daughters Of The Dust, Eve's Bayou, Four Brothers, The Players Club, Romeo Must Die, Ray, Rush Hour and Scary Movie.Trevor and Malachi take time to learn about Marlon's childhood dream, hustle and his entrepreneurial mindset that has seen him bring his marketing and PR skills to the forefront during the fledgling years of independent films, short films and BAME films in the UK.#cinema, #exhibitor, #entrepreneur, #KushFilm, #marketing, #MediaDevelopment, #TottenhamHotspur http://www.kushfilms.com/

Jaymee looks at the issue of representation in big-budget productions by putting WARRIOR (Amazon Prime / Cinemax) in the spotlight and discussing it's origins (as a concept by Bruce Lee) and historical accuracies (delving into the Chinese Exclusion Act).This episode explores the authenticity of the story to recreate the era on the small screen for a wider audience; particularly in redefining a south-east Asian cast and the range of storytelling that is possible. 50 years in the making, we reveal key instigators who made this happen!! Jaymee reveals some very interesting insights into the development of this critically acclaimed show to the GeekSweat team in this Hot Topic segment with Steven, Trevor and Dominic in tow. #AmazonPrime, #BruceLee, #Chinatown, #MartialArts, #SanFranciso, #TongWars, #Warrior

Dominic takes the helm on trailer talk as we go deeper into Downton, juggle with a joker, see double Will Smith and then double-tap out for safety in a zombie comedy.Jaymee and Trevor join forces to give feedback on what is worth watching at the cinema, what can wait until streaming and what should be given a miss at the cinema.From a successful English TV series to one of the most recognized villains in comic book history, to the book adaptation and finally the most refreshing zombie movie.#DowntonAbbey, #GeminiMan, #JokerMovie, ZombielandDoubleTap

Trevor goes back, forth and back again about why DARK is the premier series on time travel to date. The German science-fiction drama is becoming critically acclaimed, yet it may be a little less known in the wave of U.S. sci-fi.What are the 'stranger things' setting this apart from the 'fringe' as the 'counterpart' to a 'westworld' of sci-fi, as 'the expanse' of its audience rises to a 'legion' from just 'the man in the high castle'.King Dom and Steven look for clues, and a German translator, as we unfold a time-bending mystery emanating from the sleepy town of Winden and its ominous history-echoing nuclear power plant.#college, #German, #Goonies, #SciFi, #StrangerThings, #TimeTravel

Trevor goes back, forth and back again about why DARK is the premier series on time travel to date. The German science-fiction drama is becoming critically acclaimed, yet it may be a little less known in the wave of U.S. sci-fi.

What are the 'stranger things' setting this apart from the 'fringe', as a 'counterpart' to the 'westworld' of sci-fi and 'the expanse' of its audience to a 'legion' instead of just 'the man in the high castle'.

Dominc and Steven look for clues (and a German translator) as Trevor unfolds the time-bending mystery emanating from the sleepy town of Winden and its ominous nuclear power plant that echoes through history.