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Geeks Out is JOY’s home of pop culture, sci-fi, fantasy and horror, covering TV and film, books, comics and so much more through an LGBTQA+ lens. Join Clayton, Miranda, Tamzyn and Sam, with Podcaster Nigel, as they bring you the latest news, reviews and interviews, keeping you up to date in the speculative worlds.
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Someone once said, “Knowledge is knowing that Frankenstein is not the monster. Wisdom is knowing that Frankenstein is the monster,” and the legendary Guillermo del Toro once again explores these themes with his take on the famous tale. Tamzyn and Clayton give their thoughts on the latest creature feature.
The post Who is the Monster? Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Tamzyn and Clayton talk about their most anticipated movies and TV shows that did not make last week’s show.
The post Still Prognosticating 2026 appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Tamzyn looks at the Geek winners of the Golden Globes.
The post …and the winner is: Golden Globes 2026 appeared first on Geeks OUT.
The team discusses the upcoming TV shows that they are looking forward to in 2026.
The post Prognosticating 2026 TV appeared first on Geeks OUT.
The breaks out the crystal ball to look into the future of Movies for the upcoming year. With Sci fi and Horror at the forefront, some of the films have a very short wait time, with them hitting cinemas very soon and while you are the movies remember, Good Luck, Have Fun and Don’t Die.
The post Prognosticating 2026 Movies appeared first on Geeks OUT.
The Geeks Out crew look back at the films that defined 2025 for us — from unanimous favourites to the movies that genuinely surprised us.
We talk smart horror, emotional sci-fi, unexpected blockbusters and smaller films that packed a bigger punch than we expected. These are the movies that stuck with us, sparked debate, and stayed in our heads long after the cinema lights came up.
No rankings, no spoilers — just passionate chat about what worked and why these films mattered to us.
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The post Best of 2025 – The Movies That Hit Hard appeared first on Geeks OUT.
From slow-burn sci-fi to bold franchise expansions, the Geeks Out crew revisit the TV shows that defined our 2025 viewing.
We dig into the series that sparked big conversations, took creative risks, and trusted their audiences to lean in. These are the shows we argued about, recommended endlessly, and kept thinking about between episodes.
If you’re looking for thoughtful genre TV worth your time, this is where to start.
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The post Best of 2025 – The TV Shows We Couldn’t Shake appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Horror Review with Miranda – After revisiting the painfully rough first 30 minutes of the 1984 original, expectations were… low.
But Silent Night, Deadly Night has genuinely surprised horror audiences.
It’s sharper, more self-aware, and understands exactly what kind of cult energy it’s playing with.
Still messy, still mean — but this time, intentionally so.
Listen to Mirandas review now
The post Silent Night, Deadly Night (2025) appeared first on Geeks OUT.
A rare treat for Geeks Out — a live sci-fi stage show!
We chat with the creative team behind Bev and Myrt and the Scrolling of Doom, a joyful, sharp, and slightly unhinged celebration of queer elders, low-budget sci-fi, and modern tech anxiety.
It’s smart, silly, and deeply affectionate — with aliens, Melbourne, and doom-scrolling all rolled into one.
LISTEN to Miranda and Tamzyn chat with lovely crew from Bev and Myrt!
The post Bev and Myrt – Queer Elders, Aliens, and AI Panic appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Common Side Effects feels like an unexpected mash-up of dry suburban comedy and sharp scientific curiosity.
It leans into real scientific concepts without dumbing them down, wrapped in animation that’s deceptively casual.
Clever, strange, and quietly biting — the kind of show that makes you laugh first, then think about it later.
LISTEN to TAMZYN and MIRANDA – Dave and Sue this one out!!! who is believing this more!
The post Common Side Effects – Science, Satire, and Side-Eye appeared first on Geeks OUT.
This week on Geeks Out, Tamzyn goes solo to review Anaconda — the gloriously dumb, self-aware reboot starring Paul Rudd and Jack Black.
It’s a movie about making a movie about Anaconda, and it absolutely knows it. Expect giant snake idiocy, meta humour, surprise guest appearances (no spoilers), and the kind of “leave your brain at the door” fun that reminds us why popcorn movies exist in the first place.
Tamzyn also shares what it was like watching the film with “little Jase” on his very first Geeks Out cinema outing, dives into the surprisingly Australian filming locations, chats about the playful soundtrack, and explains why — yes — you should definitely stay through the credits.
🐍 Big snake🎬 Bigger silliness🧠 Zero science required
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The post JUST CAUSE… ANACONDA 2025 – leave your brain at the door appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Eternity is visually elegant and quietly confident, with a subtle, almost storybook rhythm that suits its big themes beautifully.
It plays with ideas of time, love, and permanence without becoming heavy-handed, and just when you think you know where it’s heading, it politely sidesteps expectations.
Warm, inclusive, and surprisingly funny in places — a real heart-warmer.
Listen to Tamzyn review
The post Eternity – A Gentle Existential Hug appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Rental Family plays in that quiet, emotional space between chosen family and emotional convenience. What starts as a slightly uncomfortable premise slowly becomes a thoughtful exploration of loneliness, connection, and the things we’re willing to pay for when life feels empty.
It’s gentle, reflective, and sneaks up on you when you least expect it — not flashy, but emotionally precise.
Listen to Tamzyn review maybe one of her Favs of 2025
The post Rental Family – Found Family, With a Receipt appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Apple TV+ is on fire, and Pluribus might be its most thought-provoking series yet.
Miranda dissects the hive-mind themes, the racial commentary, the illusion of independence, and the show’s commentary on AI and collective labour.
Tamzyn falls down the “would I join the collective?” rabbit hole — torn between terror and the warm fuzzy vibes.
Clayton breaks down why Carol is the perfect unlikeable protagonist and why consent sits at the heart of the entire story.
High-concept, unsettling, and addictive.
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The post Pluribus – Hive Minds, Happiness & the End of Individuality appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Osgood Perkins is back with Keeper, a voyeuristic, dream-logic cabin-in-the-woods journey that leaves you whispering “WTF” in the best (and strangest) way.
Miranda digs into the atmosphere and thematic layers while acknowledging the intentional lack of character grounding.
Clayton unpacks the tight, unsettling camerawork and the brilliance of Tatiana Maslany’s layered performance.
This is indie horror at its most ambiguous — where you make your own meaning, or wander lost in the fog.
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The post Keeper – Lynchian Vibes, Cabin Terror & What Did We Just Watch? appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Miranda sits down with director Kylie Aoibheann to dive into her short film The Dysphoria — a visceral, bold and deeply personal piece exploring trans experience through horror.
We talk themes, visual language, identity, and how the film balances discomfort, and truth.
From production insights to creative process to the emotional core of the story, this is a conversation about art, autonomy, and representation.
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The post Talking ‘The Dysphoria’ – Body, Horror & Trans Experience with Director Kylie Aoibheann appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Season 4 of The Witcher has arrived — and it’s less “Geralt’s story” and more “Geralt’s extended chaotic family adventure”.
Miranda dives into the book/show differences, Ciri’s evolution, and why the series still scratches that original GOT itch.
Tamzyn talks through Liam Hemsworth stepping into the White Wolf’s boots, the emotional arcs, and why the show feels like two travelling parties desperately missing each other.
…world-building and pacing. Magic, war, queer love stories — we cover it all.
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The post The Witcher S4 – Friends, Family & a New Geralt appeared first on Geeks OUT.
Filmed in OZ this horror steps into the spotlight with Diabolic, and we’re here for the creepy LDS-infused dread.
Miranda found herself haunted by the real-world religious practices under the surface, while Tamzyn breaks down why the “true story” angle works… until it doesn’t.
Clayton unpacks the queer themes, the pacing problems, and the standout performances from Elizabeth Cullen and Genevieve Mooy.
It’s atmospheric, unsettling, and maybe 30 minutes too long — but is it worth the watch?
We discuss. LISTEN NOW
The post Diabolic – filmed in OZ Horror, Faith Trauma & Possession Slow Burn appeared first on Geeks OUT.
This week on GEEKS OUT we dive into Predator: Badlands — the loud, wild new franchise entry that has fans split right down the middle.
Miranda calls it the Predator film people feared Disney would make, while Tamzyn and Clayton were living for the IMAX chaos, creature reveals and unexpected heart.
We unpack the Yautja glow-up, the android duo, space-bully revenge arcs, and whether this bold tone shift pays off. From practical effects to new monster lore — we’ve got thoughts.
Big ones. LISTEN NOW
The post Predator: Badlands – Found Family, New Monsters & Space Bullies appeared first on Geeks OUT.
We’re back in that cursed little Maine town where fear has a postcode — Derry.
Long before the Losers’ Club faced Pennywise, this stylish prequel dives into how fear itself took root.
Tamzyn, Miranda and Clayton sink their teeth into those first two chilling episodes.
From pastel-washed horror and ‘60s Americana gone wrong, to twisted births, weaponised evil, and the unseen presence that still haunts the sewers.
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The post 🎈 IT: Welcome to Derry appeared first on Geeks OUT.
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