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Geoff Stevens

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I drink lots of tea and write things. Occasionally I talk about things on our podcast. I've been here a long time.
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Project Hail Mary: The Review

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 04/02/2026
Project Hail Mary: The Review

AMAZE AMAZE AMAZE!

WHY SO MANY SPOILERS, QUESTION?

There are few things finer in life than a great adapation of a written work. Andy Weir, author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary already had a pretty great version of his first novel come out, directed by none other than Ridley Scott.…

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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 04/02/2026

By order of the FOOKIN’ PEAKY BLINDERS

THERE’S GONNA BE SPOILERS HERE. EH? DO YOU UNDERSTAND?

There is a part of me that absolutely adores Peaky Blinders. I watched all six seasons on and off over the years—it was compelling, it was brooding, the acting was fantastic, the story moving along in shifty shadows.…

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Die Hard Is (Or Isn’t) a Christmas Movie

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 12/24/2025

The Critics Club is back to start the holiday season the only way they know how: by arguing about movies.

This episode dives headfirst into the eternal debate — Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? What starts as a simple question turns into a full breakdown of what defines a Christmas film, whether setting matters more than theme, and how audience tradition can override original intent.…

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Top 10 “Based on a True Story” Movies (Chaos Edition)
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Top 10 “Based on a True Story” Movies (Chaos Edition)

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 11/21/2025

00:00 — Jim Forgot the Topic
The coldest open imaginable. Jim admits he thought this episode was about remakes. Geoff and David lose it.

03:00 — “Okay, Welcome to The Critics Club…”
The trio finally introduces the actual episode: Top 10 Movies Based on a True Story.…

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Top 10 Movie Adaptations: From Books to the Big Screen
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Top 10 Movie Adaptations: From Books to the Big Screen

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 09/24/2025

What makes a great adaptation? The Critics Club crew dives into their Top 10 Adaptations, ranking the movies that brought books, plays, and even video games to life on the big screen. From classics like The Godfather and The Princess Bride to modern hits like Ready Player One and Crazy Rich Asians, we debate what worked, what didn’t, and why some stories thrive in translation while others fall flat.…

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Deep Cuts: The Horrors of Love in Takashi Miike’s Audition (1999)
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Deep Cuts: The Horrors of Love in Takashi Miike’s Audition (1999)

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 08/06/2025

Welcome to Critics Club: Deep Cuts — a new series where we take a more focused dive into a single film. This time, it’s the haunting, unforgettable Japanese horror classic: Audition (1999), directed by Takashi Miike.

What happens when a grieving widower looks for love… through a fake movie audition?…

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Superman Discussion – The Critics Club
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Superman Discussion – The Critics Club

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 07/26/2025

The Critics Club: Superman Review (With Special Guest Louis)

Geoff and Louis dive deep into James Gunn’s Superman, breaking down everything from the casting of David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan to Lex Luthor’s darker edge. They debate how this version stacks up against Man of Steel, gush over the film’s standout score, and discuss the impact of new characters like Krypto.…

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The Top 10 Film Scores of All Time – The Critics Club
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The Top 10 Film Scores of All Time – The Critics Club

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 07/22/2025

The Critics Club – Top 10 Film Scores of All Time

00:00 – Intro & Ground Rules
Geoff, Jim, and David set the stage: what counts as a great score, who gets to decide, and why The Dark Knight might be overrated (or not).…

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The Phonecian Scheme: Review
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The Phonecian Scheme: Review

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 06/17/2025

Myself, I feel very safe.

You know what you’re getting into when you dive into a Wes Anderson film. There’s his quirky style (usually varying degrees of Pastels) that feels very vintage, but also modern. You’re going to get a camera on a tripod that will swivel just so onto actors as they deliver witty, clever monologues.…

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We Crash The Cannes Film Festival – Critics Club
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We Crash The Cannes Film Festival – Critics Club

  • Geoff Stevens
  • 06/06/2025

The Critics Club: Crashing Cannes 2025

Geoff and Jim (with David off enjoying some well-earned PTO) decide to crash the Cannes Film Festival—metaphorically, of course. Why should the French have all the fun deciding what counts as “cinema”?

From Spike Lee’s Highest to Lowest to Ari Aster’s pandemic-weird Eddington, the guys take you through their favorite (and least favorite) selections from this year’s festival.…

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