Movie Geeks United

Movie Trivia

It's movie trivia time! Call in and test your knowledge of cinema with the Movie Geeks and win prizes. Special guests include composer Austin Wintory (Grace) and filmmaker/film score enthusiast Amin Matalqa (Captain Abu Raed), who will face off on a round of Name That Film Score. PLUS, the premiere of the new score from Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables from composer Brian Tyler.

Robert Duvall:

Get Low Star on Tom Hagen

Marlon Brando and Al Pacino weren’t the only Godfather actors steeped in Lee Strasberg’s Method. Robert Duvall, who’s latest flick, Get Low, opened Friday to rave reviews, also drew inspiration for his character in the mob trilogy—Tom Hagen—from real life. The Oscar winner reveals that, while prepping for that role, a pal from New York City’s East Harlem told him about someone who worked for infamous Mafia boss Carmine “Cigar” Galante. “He said there was a guy who was a high-paid gofer that followed [Carmine] around, and lit his cigarette, and pulled his chair out—a position that couldn’t be demeaned by others, Robert tells hosts Jamey DuVall and Jerry Dennis. “Kind of like someone following around a president. That was a key for me.” Robert also discusses how The Godfather Part II differed from Part 1. “The first one was much more fun than the second one, because Jimmy Caan…” (To read the full story, click here.)

Patricia Clarkson

The Movie Geeks speak to acclaimed actress Patricia Clarkson (The Green Mile, Shutter Island) and director Ruba Nadda about their new film Cairo Time. Actress Tanna Frederick returns to discuss her blooming film and stage career, as well as the 4th year of the film fest she founded, the Iowa Independent Film Festival.

The Extra Man

The Movie Geeks speak with directors Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini (American Splendor) about their new film The Extra Man starring Kevin Kline and Paul Dano.

Director Brigette Berman

The Movie Geeks speak with Brigette Berman, director of the new documentary Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel.

Director Alan G. Parker

The Movie Geeks speak with director Alan G. Parker, whose new film Who Killed Nancy? explores the miscarriage of justice that occurred when punk rock legend Sid Vicious was accused of murdering his girlfriend Nancy Spungen.

Director Christian Carion

The Movie Geeks speak with Oscar-nominated director Christian Carion (Joyeux Noel), whose new film L'Affaire Farewell opens in NY and LA on July 23. Plus, a discussion on a variety of topics, including Mel Gibson's bankability, the role that ego plays in a great director's success, and the undying trend of vampire movies.

Saul Rubinek

The Movie Geeks speak with actor Saul Rubinek (Unforgiven, True Romance) about his remarkable career, and the season 2 premiere of his hit SyFy series Warehouse 13.

THE CRAZIES

director Breck Eisner

The Movie Geeks speak with director Breck Eisner whose new film The Crazies releases on DVD and Bluray Tuesday, June 29.

BITTER FEAST

filmmakers

The Movie Geeks speak with writer/director Joe Maggio and producers Larry Fessenden, Brent Kunkle, and Peter Phok, whose new film Bitter Feast recently celebrated its premiere at the Los Angeles Film Festival.