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It's time for round two of Video Geek's month of op-editorials, and this week is a big one. David Lynch is a legendary director known for television shows like Twin Peaks and films like Blue Velvet and Eraserhead. What we aim to do is prove that all of his great themes and philosophies truly come to a head in three of his later films, all shot in the great city of Los Angeles. He taps into the emotion and commotion of the city like no other movies he's made and we'd like to shine a little light on Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, and Inland Empire as his three magnum opus achievements in cinema. 

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We begin February's season of op-editorials with a discussion about image, polarization, and how your greatest weakness in image can sometimes be your greatest strengths. On this episode, we explore the difference between "good" and "bad" polarization, talk about audiences, and how there is a way to ruin your image forever. 

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This week, Video Geek explores the vast world of Medieval Fantasy, beginning with the breakdown of both High Fantasy and Sword and Sorcery storytelling. Not to mention we talk about what makes this style of story fulfilling for an audience, as well as getting into some world building for all you writers out there. So pick up your shield and join the ranks for this week's episode!

 

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Video Geek returns this week to the vast filmography of Stephen King with a very under-appreciated miniseries/movie called Salem's Lot that was directed by Tobe Hooper of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist. Based on King's novel of the same name, we go over what makes this series great, why Tobe Hooper shines through unlike any other project, and how the story fits with other King classics. Not to mention up top, we get into some Oscar drama and what happened with that Color Out of Space screening.

 

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Next week, legendary science fiction director Richard Stanley is releasing a new movie for the first time since being fired from the set of 1996's "The Island of Doctor Moreau". Since this podcast host will be attending an advanced screening of his new film this week, and will report back later, let's talk about Richard Stanley's short but high profile filmography, why people called him the cyberpunk David Lynch, and the insane story of what happened on the set of The Island of Doctor Moreau. Check out this week's episode now and go see "Color Out of Space" in theaters January 24th.

Morale is low over at Video Geek HQ, as everyone at the office is suffering from the blues that follows the holiday season. On the bright side, it does create a reason to reflect on all the great holiday films that we crammed in over the break, as well as a few comedies that caught our fall from grace after the festivities ended. Stay tuned for the full coverage as Video Geek slides into the first episode of the new year.

Oh my god, we have finally come to the end of the year, and it's time to weigh in on 2019's best output of television shows and films. This year, Video Geek has made nine lists of different films, shows, actors, and fun moments to go over and it's gonna be a long ride, so grab some hot chocolate or something and please don't get too mad about my opinions. 

This Year's Lists:

Top 10 Fave Films, Top 10 Fantastic TV Shows, Top 10 Actors to Watch in 2020, Top 10 Drugs that Only Exist in Movies, Top 10 Fictional Rockstars, Top 10 Iconic Dinner Scenes, Top 10 Inventive One Liner Swears, Top 5 Most Watched Films of 2019, Top 19 Favorite Out of Season Films

*Reminder that these are just my opinions and I'm not going for the best of anything, thanks for listening to Video Geek and we'll see you in 2020

Our television sets have long been criticized for being propaganda machines, but how much of that is actually true? Does subliminal messaging actually exist? Technically, it does, but not in the way most people imagine. It more has to do with directing the brain and how we respond to the context of images we are shown, which has a great place in film and tv. This week, we talk about the brain and how companies have used sound, word, and image to try and make us feel something.

Pro wrestling is one of the most unique entertainment cultures out there, but despite the level of criticism it has received, there's a reason why the culture acts the way it does. Today we'll be exploring the world of kayfabe, an age old wrestling tradition that has a giant place in pop culture and exists in almost every major artform, including film and television.

You can't talk about independent cinema or b-movies without talking about Roger Corman, the man who brought us Death Race, The Poe Cycle, Rock and Roll High School, The Trip, The Wild Angels, and countless other titles made for American drive in's and small theaters. There's no doubt that genre films wouldn't be as accessible without him and he's done everything in the business from acting, producing, and directing. Find out what made him such a vital part of the film industry on this week's episode.