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Two Geeks and a G.I.T.

What's this podcast about?

Two Geeks and a G.I.T. was born at the Motor City Comic-Con in Dearborn, Michigan!

Buddy Allman

Introducing Buddy!

Buddy Allman is best described as a "Film Curmudgeon."

Chad Roberts

Introducing Chad!

Chad is the G.I.T. (Geek-In-Training) part of the podcast.

Jeff Smith

Introducing Jeff!

Jeff Smith is a long-time film fan, professor, and reviewer.

Episode 354: Bringing Up Baby (1938)

Bringing Up Baby (1938) Watch the trailer!

For the next two weeks, we're looking at the career of one of the greatest actors of all time, the legendary Katharine Hepburn. We begin back near the start of her career in 1938's "Bringing Up Baby." Directed by Howard Hawks and co-starring Cary Grant, the film that embraced the zany, madcap comedy and turned it into an art-form. Hepburn stars as Susan Vance, a young socialite with a penchant for twisting people around her little finger. She runs across staid and somewhat baffled Dr. David Huxley (Grant), who's about to get married to his fiance and assistant, Alice (Virginia Walker). David's attempting to woo Alexander Peabody (George Irving), the soliciter of Susan's Aunt Elizabeth (May Robson), in pursuit of a one million dollar donation to the museum. Add to that a pet leopard, a dog that just won't stop barking, a missing brontosaurus bone, and a colorful supporting cast, and you have an experience not quite like any other in cinema history!

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Episode 353: Gone Baby Gone (2007)

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The other film in our pairing which features an actor in their first outing as director takes place in Dorchester, Boston in 2007. Directed by Boston-native Ben Affleck, the film stars his brother Casey as Patrick Kenzie, a local private investigator who is brought into a child abduction case by the abducted girl's Aunt and Uncle, Bea (Amy Madigen) and Lionel (Titus Welliver) McCready. Working with his partner, Angie Gennaro (Michelle Monaghan), they learn that the girl's mother, Helene (Amy Ryan) reportedly left the girl with a neighbor for only a few minutes, but when she returned, the child was gone. Police detectives Remy Bressant (Ed Harris) and Nick Pool (John Ashton) are assigned to the case, which is overseen by decorated Captain Jack Doyle (Morgan Freeman). Patrick and Angie pursue the child through a network of neighborhood contacts, and believe they've found her and negotiated her safe return when everything goes horribly wrong, and they believe the child has died. But this is only the beginning of a story with some incredible twists and turns before all is said and done. And the gents turn their attention to one of the greatest female actors of all time with their next pairing!

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Episode 352: Play Misty For Me (1971)

Play Misty For Me (1971) Watch the trailer!

We begin our look at the first outing by actors-turned-directors with a gentleman who's turned out to be one of the best directors in Hollywood! It all started back in 1971 for Clint Eastwood, with a little thriller called "Play Misty For Me." Dave Garver (Eastwood) is a DJ at KRML in Carmel-by-the-Sea, spinning tunes for the locals. He has a regular caller who always asks him to "Play Misty for me..." One night, at the local watering hole, he hooks up with Evelyn (Jessica Walter), who confesses to being his "Misty" caller. After an enjoyable night together, Dave is ready to return to life as usual, Evelyn, however, has other ideas, interpreting their night together as an indication of commitment and love. Thus begins a cat-and-mouse game of passion, obsession, and threat that ends up sweeping over Dave, his intended girlfriend Tobie Williams (Donna Mills), and Detective Sergeant McCallum (John Larch). The film that taught people everywhere to be careful who you let into your home! Also starring James McEachin, Clarice Taylor, Donald Siegel, and Duke Everts.

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Episode 351: Easy Rider (1969)

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After the success of "The Graduate," the counter-culture exploded onto screens across the United States. But it was a surprise hit from the Cannes Film Festival in France that really cemented the movement's place on the silver screen, a film about two drug-dealing and drug-consuming drifters, on motorcycles, headed from Los Angeles to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. First-time director Dennis Hopper, who also starred in the film with Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson, made 1969's "Easy Rider" into a spiritual monument to the culture of the youth of the day, as well as becoming an indictment of the intolerance and bigotry those who participated in such communities faced, especially in the U.S. south, during the late 60s. The film also continued the trend of using modern music in lieu of an instrumental score to provide an emotional floor for the story, creating one of the first great rock and folk soundtracks in film history. And the trio unveil which two films, featuring first-time actors-turned-directors, make up their next pairing.?

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See what people are saying about the Two Geeks and a G.I.T. Podcast!

May 20th, 2024

"Love this pod, loved this episode. 2 film professors and their apprentice, I learn a lot every time.

Sal Mineo was the victim of a common hate crime back then. It should be mentioned that in the late sixties and 70's he was part of the gay liberation movement, it cost him jobs and eventually his life.

There ar many web pages that completely ignore this fact, it not true that he was just mugged and stabbed, my heart that is not stabbed tells me so, also it's documented in books and mentioned in some websites. The Hollywood reporter article called him a half assed actor, ICKY the hate continues, he was out in the 60's and it cost him gigs, that doesn't make him half assed.

such a sad story, but the truth should not be erased." -Dominic Nigro.

Nov 1st, 2023

"Because I was already in the middle of my self-created Shocktober Film Fest, which always ends on Halloween with ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN, and I wanted to search for any podcasts which discussed it, I stumbled upon this podcast. I am impressed with both the general discussion and the knowledge of at least two of the three who teach a movie class, I think at a college. Love their choices, their coverage and their discussion. Have now already listened to at least 7 episodes (albeit at faster than normal speed), and it will be in my regular podcast rotation from now on." -shakurav1.

Mar 27th, 2023

"These guys are great to listen to. One of my favorite pods" -Ratpak2000.

Jan 11th, 2023

"Informative, interesting, and entertaining look at a lot of movies. All pods are free, unlike some reviewers out there. These reviewers have an education background and it shows in the way they express themselves, impart information about the movies as well as listen to each fellow host give their own opinions. Check out their expansive library of free film reviews, and film types paired together. Great takes on lots of genres. Thanks, guys!" -TheMatrix.

July 24th, 2021

"Just discovered. What a great movie podcast. I especially love the range of films covered. I discovered it by searching for a podcast episode talking about UHF of all movies. Any podcast that can cover comedies such as UHF, Summer School, and Spaceballs and then can just as well inform and entertain on films like City Lights, Stagecoach, and 12 Angry Men is a winner in my book. I still have many of your episodes to discover. Well done." -Mike C.

July 12th, 2021

"Had a listen, great episode guys. I am glad you like [1408] and picked it to cover as it doesnt really get talked about all that much in the sense of a must see Stephen King movie like The Shinning, Shawshank, Stand By Me etc

Without saying too much the window scene is also the one that got me good too, I love horror movies and while my wife hides behind her pillow or hits the roof with jump scares I seem motionless to most (The Ring and Jacob's Ladder aside), however this scene, first gave me shivers when he saw what he did followed instantly by a near heartache jump scare haha" -Bruce H.

June 14th, 2021

(Regarding the review of "The Shining") "Perfect" -Alton S.

Feb 18th, 2021

"As a former student of Jeff's, I was fascinated with his opionion on movies. I still have the first business card he handed me on the first day of class. Coming from three professors, I enjoy each [of] your well thought-out points of view. Not only am I learning something new about my favorite movies, but finding interests in new films. Keep up the great work geeks! (and G.I.T.)" -Joseph N.

July 16th, 2020

"Hi, I have been working through loads of classic films. Love the podcast. Would love to hear 12 Angry Men episode (my new fave classic film). Thanks" -Tom B.

Feb 18th, 2020

"Buddy does NOT talk too much. But Chad does! Just kidding - great show as always!" -Tim J.

November 4th, 2019

"Hey 3 x G's!
Love your podcast! And since you ask for suggestions about movies to be put on the show, I have to give my two cents, about some movies that I love, and would love hear your views on:

Tootsie (1982)
Amadeus (1984)
Pleasantville (1998)
Zathura - A Space Adventure

Thanks for all the reviews! 🙂" -Frederik T.

Sept 19th, 2019

"Hi guys, love the podcast. Have you thought about doing a podcast on PTA’s ‘Boogie Nights’. Maybe ‘There Will Be Blood’ too. Would love to hear your thoughts. Keep up the good work." -Steve M.