Episodes
Get ready, Cinegeeks, because we're taking a deep dive into the emotional whirlwind that is "Inside Out 2"! Join us as we unpack the complexities of Riley's new emotions, explore how the sequel builds upon the beloved original, and discuss whether it successfully captures the rollercoaster of adolescence. We'll discuss the film's storytelling, and, and share our overall impressions of this highly anticipated Pixar release.We then switch gears and talk about Netflix's action-comedy "Hit Man," ...
Published 06/13/24
What’s up, Cinegeeks? For this episode, we’ll be talking about two new releases coming to Philippine Cinemas this weekend: The newest installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence buddy cop franchise Bad Boys: Ride or Die, and the horror-thrill directorial debut of Ishana Night Shyamalan (yes, that Shyamalan) The Watchers! We’ll talk about whether Ride or Die is the franchise’s curtain call, if it breathes new life to the saga, and if this movie can save what’s left of Will Smith’s movie care...
Published 06/06/24
🔥 New Cinegeeks Episode! 🔥 We're diving into the action-packed world of Atlas, where JLo kicks butt and defies age under the direction of Brad Peyton (Rampage). Then, we're hitting the dusty wasteland for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a prequel that traces the origins of the iconic character with Anya Taylor-Joy at the wheel, helmed by the visionary George Miller. Will it live up to the Mad Max legacy? Tune in to find out! 🎧But wait, there's more! In our Cinegeeks Post Credits Picks, we're switchi...
Published 05/30/24
Cinegeeks! It's time to go ape over the latest primate-powered blockbusters! First, we're monkeying around with Wes Ball's "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," where Owen Teague and Freya Allan find themselves in a bit of a hairy situation. Then, we're going bananas for Dev Patel's directorial debut, "Monkey Man," a gritty revenge flick where Patel himself stars alongside Sharlto Copley in a role that's anything but monkey business. Get ready for epic showdowns, emotional roller coasters, and...
Published 05/16/24
What’s up, Cinegeeks? Love is in the air in this episode as we talk about two rom-coms that will surely give you that kilig feeling, even though we’re a long way away from Valentine's Day! First off, we’ll be talking about the much-anticipated action rom-com “The Fall Guy” starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. We’ll be going over their sizzling chemistry and the awesome stunts that you can expect in this one from Universal Pictures Philippines. Finally, we’ll be going over the latest #MarVen...
Published 05/01/24
The Apes have risen, but what does the future hold? In this Cinebite-sized episode, we'll get into some of the mysteries of 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'. We’ll zero in on what we’ve seen from the trailers, promotional materials, previous films in the franchise, and theorize what's next for this epic world, and why this movie could shake the franchise to its core.Is a new ape war brewing? What secrets lie hidden in the human characters? YOU might join us to see the new Kingdom first, so...
Published 04/29/24
Welcome back, Cinegeeks! This week we're doing a double feature review, diving into two movies from vastly different corners of the cinematic universe. First up, a rom-com under the stars with "Under Parallel Skies" starring Janella Salvador and Win Metawin. Then, we'll hop across the globe for some high-octane action with Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor in "Challengers."Let us know in the comments what you thought of the movies we discussed. Also, if there are any movies you'd l...
Published 04/21/24
Hey there, Cinegeeks! In this episode of the podcast, we’ll be talking about two fantastic releases from Viewers’ Choice Philippines - the gripping war film “Civil War” from A24, and the horror thriller “Late Night with the Devil” from Image Nation.  We’ll give our thoughts on Civil War’s terrifyingly near-real depiction of a nation torn, as well as its message of the need for uncompromising journalism in this day and age. We’ll also go over the fantastic performances and writing of “Late...
Published 04/12/24
What is up, Cinegeeks? Did you miss us? Well, we surely missed you too! In this fun new episode of the pod, we’re talking about Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - the exciting new kaiju monster mash from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures! We’ll talk a little bit about the history of the characters, whether or not the American and Japanese versions of Godzilla function in a single line of canon, and who Kong’s newest sidekick Mini-Kong reminds us of IRL. Whether you're a fan of the franchise...
Published 03/29/24
In this special episode of our podcast,  we discuss our predictions and the popular picks for the upcoming Oscars 2024. Join us as we explore the front-runners, potential surprises, and films that we believe will make a lasting impact on the prestigious awards ceremony. But that's not all! In addition to our Oscars predictions, we also share our thoughts on six films that we had the pleasure of watching this March: Kung Fu Panda 4, 3 Days 2 Nights in Poblacion, Brave Citizen, Imaginary, Bob...
Published 03/08/24
LONG LIVE THE CINEGEEKS! In this exciting new episode of the pod, we talk about Denis Villeneuve’s newest film Dune: Part Two, which features an all-star cast led by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. We talk about the grander scale and scope Part Two has as compared to its predecessor, the craft on display both in front of and behind the camera, and whether that goop that Baron Harkonnen takes a bath in reminds us of a certain appetizer from a well-known fine dining chain. Trust us, you don’t...
Published 02/29/24
In this episode of the Cinegeeks podcast, we talk about 2 much-awaited Oscar contenders - Yorgos Lanthimos’ fever dream Poor Things, starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe; and Alexander Payne’s poignant The Holdovers, starring Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. We talk about the stellar performances, the writing, what conversations in society these films can start, and if they’re worth spending your hard-earned money on. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (02:52)...
Published 02/22/24
What’s up, Cinegeeks? We have ANOTHER very special episode in store for you today as we welcome back Goldwin aka Goldwin Reviews and Mark aka Magandabamovie to the pod to talk about the much-awaited BIG COMEBACK of Enrique Gil - I AM NOT BIG BIRD!  In this NSFW episode, we’ll be talking about Birds, Hotdogs, and all things girthy including what the film did right, what the film could’ve done more of, and what we thought the film could’ve done better with. Like our last group discussion...
Published 02/15/24
In this exciting episode of our movie review podcast, we explore two captivating films - "Lisa Frankenstein" and "Mean Girls (2024)" First up, we travel back to 1989 with "Lisa Frankenstein", a dark comedy chick flick set against a backdrop of neon-colored nostalgia. Next, we turn our attention to "Mean Girls (2024)" the highly anticipated musical adaptation of the original hit film.  Whether you're a fan of dark comedy or a lover of musical adaptations, this episode is a must-listen. Join...
Published 02/13/24
In this very special episode of the Cinegeeks podcast, we are joined by two of our very good friends Goldwin Reviews and Mark aka Magandabamovie to discuss the highly controversial new movie from Viva Films, “Ikaw Parin Ang Pipiliin Ko”! Join us as we tackle the film from every conceivable angle - what worked, what didn’t, and everything else in between. Trust us when we say you’ll wanna buckle your seatbelts for this one because this is gonna be a wild ride! Trust us when we say we sure...
Published 02/09/24
Hey there, Cinegeeks! We’re really excited to share with you our new episode talking about two fantastic movies out in cinemas today. First off, we talk about the Philippine adaptation of the classic South Korean romantic comedy My Sassy Girl starring Toni Gonzaga and Pepe Herrera, then we switch gears and talk about the newest Matthew Vaughn spy joint Argylle starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Henry Cavill. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Start (01:05) My Sassy Girl 2024 (25:41)...
Published 01/30/24
Hey Cinegeeks! Are you ready for a gaming good time? Well, join us as we talk about and review the movie GG (Good Game) The Movie starring Donny Pangilinan, Maricel Laxa, and Baron Geisler! We'll be delving into the performances, the screenplay, and all of the many other things we liked about the film. After listening to our take, chime in with what you thought about GG The Movie via our comments below. Support the showWelcome to Cinegeeks Podcast, the ultimate podcast for movies, TV, and all...
Published 01/25/24
Welcome back, Cinegeeks! In this episode of the Cinegeeks Podcast, we dissect the thrills of "Raging Grace," quack with excitement over "Migration," and swoon over the romance of "Anyone But You." Whether you're a fan of gripping thrillers, animated adventures, or hilarious love stories, there's something for everyone in this exciting movie review trifecta! We’re dividing this episode into three parts (timestamps included if you want to go directly to that part of the episode): (00:00)...
Published 01/21/24
Hey there, Cinegeeks! Did you miss us? Well, we sure did miss you! In welcoming 2024, we are giving to you the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival Look Back Special! We are gonna go over all 10 films included in the recently-concluded festival, and although almost all of the films have written reviews up over at www.cinegeekspod.com, we’ll still have a go at them (and even give our near-unfiltered thoughts on some movies we didn’t like). We’re dividing the Special into two parts, so this episode...
Published 01/19/24
Hey there, Cinegeeks! Did you miss us? Well, we sure did miss you! In welcoming 2024, we are giving to you the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival Look Back Special! We are gonna go over all 10 films included in the recently-concluded festival, and although almost all of the films have written reviews up over at www.cinegeekspod.com, we’ll still have a go at them (and even give our near-unfiltered thoughts on some movies we didn’t like). We’re dividing the Special into two parts, so this episode...
Published 01/18/24
Get ready as we dive into the world of horror with our latest podcast episode all about the fantastically spooky film, "Shake Rattle and Roll Extreme"! In this hair-raising episode, we'll be dissecting every bone-chilling moment, from the blood-curdling scares to the spine-tingling cinematography. Brace yourselves for a wild ride as we delve into the depths of the latest installment in the cult classic Filipino Horror franchise and discover why it continues to haunt our dreams. So grab your...
Published 12/01/23
What's up, Cinegeeks? For this week's episode we'll be diving into the latest installment of the Hunger Games saga "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes"! We'll talk about the fun memories the movie evokes of a time when YA movies were a dime a dozen, how faithful the new Hunger Games film is to the YA aesthetic, and how the franchise has affected the film industry in general with its (back then) innovative 2-part finale concept. We'll also let you know about certain changes...
Published 11/16/23
Hey there, Cinegeeks! It's Excelsior time as we discuss two of this year's most awaited Marvel Studios releases: The Marvels and the Season 2 Finale of Disney Plus' Loki. By the way, FULL SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THIS EPISODE! You have been warned. We first talk about The Marvels, the much-awaited team-up event involving Captain Marvel Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), Captain Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), and Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani). We talk about the interesting dynamics in play for...
Published 11/10/23
Hello, fellow Cinegeeks! We have an exciting pod filled with all the latest news tidbits that may have slipped through the cracks in previous episodes. We've lined up an array of exciting topics just for you, ensuring your listening experience is nothing short of sensational! First up, we dive into the heartbreaking news of Matthew Perry's passing, taking a moment to remember his incredible talent and contributions to the entertainment industry. It's a somber start, but an important one to...
Published 11/06/23
For this special Halloween episode, we have picked two terrifying movies that will send shivers down your spine. First up is "The Piper," a chilling horror-thriller about a musician and composer discovering a mysterious music piece with a dark and demonic past. We delve into the chilling atmosphere, the memorable performances, and the sinister storytelling techniques that make this movie a thrilling watch for horror enthusiasts. Next, we dare to explore "Five Nights at Freddy's," a movie...
Published 11/02/23