In this week’s episode of Geek Freaks, Frank, Thomas, and Jonathan break down a packed slate of geek news, hot takes, and streaming recaps that had us laughing, ranting, and rethinking our favorite films of the last 25 years.
We kicked things off with a fun question: which side characters deserve their own series? Hit-Girl, Titus from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and Nightwing were just a few picks in the mix. Then we shifted gears into some major movie talk.
Ironheart: A Solid Setup or a Misfire?
With the first three episodes of Ironheart now out, we gave our full review. Dominique Thorne and Anthony Ramos shine in the lead roles, but weak supporting characters and a clunky structure hold the show back. There’s some love for The Hood’s arc and the Mephisto breadcrumbs, but overall, the series feels like a holdover from the Chapek-era Marvel slate—rushed, uneven, and weighed down by filler.
Our early scores? A 6/10 leaning toward 5, but we’re holding out hope that the second half can stick the landing.
Project Hail Mary Trailer Reaction
Ryan Gosling in space? Say less. We reacted to the trailer for Project Hail Mary, the new sci-fi epic from the author of The Martian. It looks like an emotional and cerebral survival story with an alien twist, and we’re all in.
James Bond Casting Debate: Who Should Wear the Tux?
With Denis Villeneuve confirmed as director for the next James Bond, we dive into the rumored casting shortlist: Jacob Elordi, Harris Dickinson, and Tom Holland. Elordi brings the charm, Dickinson has the grit, and Holland might be too famous (and too friendly) for the role. It’s a heated discussion, and yes, someone starts chanting “USA” at one point.
TMNT Returns to Theaters
Get ready to feel old: the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie is returning to theaters for its 35th anniversary. We’re fully onboard, especially with the special featurette Turtles Unmasked playing before the movie. If you haven’t seen this classic on the big screen, this is your chance.
NYT Top 100 Movies Breakdown
The New York Times recently published its list of the top 100 films since 2000, and let’s just say… we had some notes. From the lack of superhero representation (only The Dark Knight and Black Panther made the cut) to the absence of The Prestige, Logan, and Django Unchained, we called out what the list got right—and where it completely whiffed.
We also talked about why comedy gets overlooked on these kinds of lists and made the case for Superbad as this generation’s Breakfast Club.
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