James Gunn’s Superman has landed. Fantastic Four finally enters the MCU. And Maris Racal stuns in Sunshine.In this week’s triple-feature Cinegeeks episode, we dive into three wildly different films—each with its own flavor of storytelling, spectacle, and emotional gut-punch. From superhero reinventions to intimate Filipino drama, we're unpacking it all.And just when you think we’re done, we drop a rapid-fire roundup of films we haven’t talked about on the pod in a while. The stuff we watched, had opinions on, and never squeezed into an episode—until now. What’s Inside:Superman (2025) – First impressions, Gunn’s tone shift, and Corenswet’s big cape energyFantastic Four: First Steps – MCU chemistry check + reboot takeawaysSunshine – Antoinette Jadaone’s quiet devastation + Maris Racal’s career momentPlus: A bonus segment on other recent films we’ve seen but haven’t reviewed (yet)Timestamps:Start (00:00)Superman (04:13)Fantastic Four (31:25)Sunshine (59:52)
Roy & Angela dive deep into the entire Andor saga and its powerful connections to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in this comprehensive spoilery deep dive! We're breaking down Cassian Andor's journey from a reluctant thief to a pivotal Rebel hero, exploring every major plot point, character sacrifice, and thematic link that ties both stories together. Understand the true cost of rebellion and how Andor's path directly led to the events on Scarif. This is the ultimate analysis for any Star Wars fan looking to fully grasp the grit and sacrifice behind the Rebellion. WARNING: Full Spoilers for Andor Season 1 & 2 and Rogue One!LINKS:Hollywood Reporter article on Tony Gilroy “Rogue One” reshoots: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-rogue-one-writer-tony-gilroy-opens-up-reshoots-1100060/Star Wars “Good vs Evil” Poster c/o IGN: https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-movies-tv-shows-chronological-orderistockphoto image of police protest: https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/protesters-and-police-clash-at-an-austerity-rally-in-london-gm458094061-19003258Saw Gerrera/Mon Mothma Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/andor/comments/1kn7j37/lies_deception_everyday_more_lies/ Star Wars Episode 1 Making of Documentary “The Beginning”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8s9m4zEpo&t=Signal Chat Leak controversy: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg12ewv7xyo
Finally, it's here. The long-awaited end (?) to the Mission: Impossible Saga of Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is now in Cinemas, and Roy & Angela are here to talk about it! Is it the best Mission yet? Is the bi-plane sequence here better than the helicopter sequence in Mission Impossible: Fallout? Do we want another Mission film? ALL THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE WILL BE ANSWERED IN THE EPISODE!
ROY & ANGELA ARE BAAAAAAAACK! Why were they gone for a long time? Are they still doing the podcast? Why does this caption have so many questions? LISTEN TO THE EPISODE TO KNOW THE ANSWERS! Also, they're talking about Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts and Warner Bros.' Final Destination: Bloodlines!#thunderbolts #finaldestinationbloodlines #finaldestination #superhero #horror Rey Velasco's TikTok theory video about the Asterisk: https://www.tiktok.com/@reyraymundv/video/7496132049888103688?lang=enJerald Uy's Threads post about Thunderbolts: https://www.threads.com/@secretjerry/post/DJRB_T2PmxJ?xmt=AQF0jGHL763FPYG6L_5tW2gr9xqJD0hvWntbj4z-JbyUWQ**************************************Welcome to the Cinegeeks Podcast, where movies, TV, and all things geek collide!Hosted by two passionate cinephiles and avid geeks, Angela Vera and Roy Remorca, Cinegeeks is your go-to source for exciting reviews and informative content that will keep you entertained and informed. Tune in and join the fun!Connect with us on:Instagram (@CinegeeksPod)Facebook (fb.com/cinegeekspod)Threads (@cinegeekspod)Letterboxd (@cinegeekspod)TikTok (@CinegeeksPH)X fka Twitter (@CinegeeksPod) BlueSky (@cinegeekspod.bsky.social)Official website (https://www.cinegeekspod.com)For podcast network collaborations, partnership opportunities, inquiries, or feedback, please reach out to us at cinegeekspod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!
What's up, Cinegeeks!We have a massive episode for you today as we are joined by our good friend, the one and only Smash of SmashThatScreen! Together, we're tackling two of the year's most anticipated films. First, we dive into the wicked world of Park Chan-wook’s 'No Other Choice.' We discuss how this savage dark comedy starring Lee Byung-Hun stacks up against the director's legendary filmograpy, and compare its powerful themes of economic desperation to another modern South Korean masterpiece: Bong Joon-ho’s 'Parasite.' Then, we come home to discuss the monumental finale to TBA Studios' historical trilogy, 'Quezon.' Directed by Jerrold Tarog, this 'Bayaniverse' epic sees Jericho Rosales take on the towering and complicated legacy of President Manuel L. Quezon. We explore how the film portrays him not as a flawless hero, but as a charismatic, brilliant, and deeply flawed political operator. It’s a stacked conversation, and you won't want to miss Smash's insights. Tune in!(00:00) Start(02:30) SMASH REPORT: KinoFest 2025 & JFF 2025(16:23) Quezon(51:15) No Other Choice
We're clearing out our watchlist with a massive movie round-up! This week, we're catching up on four of the most talked-about films of the moment, and they could not be more different.First, we plug back into the grid with TRON: Ares. Is this long-awaited sequel a stunning audio-visual masterpiece powered by a Nine Inch Nails score, or is it all style and no substance?Next, we answer the call for Black Phone 2. The franchise takes a huge swing, moving from contained psychological horror to a full-blown supernatural slasher. Does this new direction work, or should The Grabber have stayed on the line?Then, we lighten the mood with Aziz Ansari's directorial debut, Good Fortune. With a high-concept "life-swap" plot and a cast featuring Keanu Reeves as an inept angel, Seth Rogen, and Ansari himself, is this the charming comedy of the year?Finally, we tackle a heavy one: the German documentary RIEFENSTAHL. We discuss this complex, challenging portrait of Leni Riefenstahl—Hitler's infamous propagandist filmmaker—and the new archival material that dismantles her lifelong "apolitical artist" myth.Join us as we break down what's worth your time (and what isn't) in our latest episode!(00:00) Start(02:41) TRON: Ares(21:26) Black Phone 2(36:32) Good Fortune(49:27) Riefenstahl
Time to finish the job! In the epic conclusion to the Cinegeeks Cinemalaya Review Extravaganza 2025, Roy & Angela cover the final six films, and this episode is packed.They discuss two more unanimous masterpieces with Open Endings and Padamlagan, break down the flaws in Bloom Where You Are Planted, Warla, and Republika ng Pipolipinas, and have their most heated debate of the festival over Paglilitis. You don't want to miss this one.(00:00) Start(03:11) Bloom Where You Are Planted(11:25) Warla(23:16) Paglilitis(38:17) Republika ng Pipolipinas(49:53) Open Endings(1:08:38) Padamlagan
Our Cinemalaya 2025 Review Extravaganza begins! In Part 1, we break down four of this year's most talked-about films.We discuss the surprising charm of Child No. 82, the missed opportunities of Cinemartyrs and Raging, and why Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan is an absolutely essential, must-see masterpiece.(00:00) Start(04:03) Child No. 82: Anak ni Boy Kana(25:57) Cinemartyrs(37:22) Raging(51:27) Habang Nilalamon Ng Hydra Ang Kasaysayan
Dwayne Johnson breaks the mold in The Smashing Machine.Paul Thomas Anderson turns the screws in One Battle After Another.In this week’s Cinegeeks episode, we’re joined by Smash of @smashthatscreen to dig into both films with fresh eyes and hot takes - we dive into two very different rides, one bruised and human, one wired and propulsive. From a real-life MMA legend’s fight outside the cage to a father racing the clock, we’re unpacking performance, craft, and the punches that land after the lights come up, with Smash jumping in on the big swings, the quiet moments, and the stuff that lingers.What’s Inside:• The Smashing Machine - Johnson’s Mark Kerr transformation, Safdie’s raw direction, and why the fallout hits harder than the fists• One Battle After Another - Paul Thomas Anderson’s propulsive rescue odyssey, Leonardo DiCaprio’s desperate father turn, and Jonny Greenwood’s score turning the screwsListen now and tell us which film hit you harder.Roy and Anj also talk about their experience re-watching Avatar: The Way of Water during its limited time rerelease at SM Cinema's IMAX with Laser in this week’s Post Credit Pick!
Kilig, chaos, and that first-love freefall: the Cinegeeks dive into Minamahal: 100 Bulaklak para kay Luna.They lock in on the leads: how Andres Muhlach stays sincere and a bit awkward in all the right ways, and how Ashtine Olviga turns quiet beats into moments that hit, a true breakout you can feel.They ask if the film nails that high school to early college kind of love: the mixed signals, the late night chats, the dumb bravery that makes you leap before you look.
From villain school to colonial voyages, the Cinegeeks take you on a double feature this week! First off, they dig into Kontrabida Academy, Netflix’s new Filipino satire where kontrabidas finally take center stage and the idea of power gets flipped into something sharp, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt. Then they shift gears with Lav Diaz’s Magellan, a three-hour historical slow burn led by Gael García Bernal about the man famous for kickstarting the colonial era in the Philippine Islands. Two very different films, one packed episode.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Start(02:10) Kontrabida Academy(42:35) Magellan
We’re back!!!And we’re diving straight into what might be the final case for Ed and Lorraine Warren. After years of hauntings, possessions, and that creepy damn doll, The Conjuring: Last Rites tries to bring it all to a close. But does it really feel like the end? Or are we just getting more of the same in a shinier package?We also take a quick look back at The Conjuring 1 to 3. Which ones still hold up? Which ones didn’t age so well? And how does Last Rites compare?For this week’s Post-Credit Picks, we’re talking:Together (2025)MaterialistsThe RosesJujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature DeathGowok: Traditional Kamasutra TeacherYup. It’s a wild mix.
In this episode of the Cinegeeks Podcast, we dive deep into WEAPONS (2025) — the much-hyped horror thriller from Barbarian creator Zach Cregger. Dubbed a “horror masterpiece” by some early viewers, we ask the big question:Is WEAPONS the next horror classic?We talk about what worked (and what broke our brains), how it compares to Barbarian, and why the internet is going wild over this film’s structure.🎙️ Special thanks to D' Original Pares Pares Mami House for hosting us while we recorded this review! If you're craving legit pares, mami, or tapsilog — this is your spot.🔗 More Cinegeeks content: https://www.cinegeekspod.com📱 Follow us:Facebook: fb.com/cinegeekspodInstagram & Threads: @cinegeekspodTikTok: @cinegeeksPHX (formerly Twitter): @cinegeekspodLetterboxd: @cinegeekspodBlueSky: @cinegeekspod.bsky.socialIf you’ve seen WEAPONS, let us know your wildest theories in the comments.#WeaponsMovie #CinegeeksPodcast #HorrorReview #Barbarian #ZachCregger #NowShowing #ParesPares
It's the Cinegeeks Podcast's 2nd Anniversary! In this very special episode of the pod, Roy & Angela peel the curtain back a bit to reveal the inside story of how the Pod started, the initial struggles of podcasting, and the many wonderful people they've met along the way. They also tease a very big change to the pod moving forward, so you gotta listen if you wanna know what it is. It's the Cinegeeks' 2nd Anniversary Episode, and it starts right now!
Questions? Suggestions? Violent reactions? We'd love to hear from you!Roy & Angela talk about the newest video game adaptation from #warnerbros - #aminecraftmovie starring #jackblack and #jasonmomoa! Is this sure to get a high score, or is it 'game over' before release?Support the showWelcome to the Cinegeeks Podcast, where movies, TV, and all things geek collide!Hosted by two passionate cinephiles and avid geeks, Angela Vera and Roy Remorca, Cinegeeks is your go-to source for exciting reviews and informative content that will keep you entertained and informed. Tune in and join the fun!Connect with us on Instagram (@CinegeeksPod) Facebook (fb.com/cinegeekspod) Threads (@cinegeekspod) Letterboxd (@cinegeekspod) TikTok (@CinegeeksPH) X fka Twitter (@cinegeekspod) BlueSky (@cinegeekspod.bsky.social) Official website (https://www.cinegeekspod.com) For podcast network collaborations, partnership opportunities, inquiries, or feedback, please reach out to us at cinegeekspod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!
Questions? Suggestions? Violent reactions? We'd love to hear from you!Roy & Angela talk about the much-anticipated on-screen pairing of #kimchiu and #pauloavelino - #mylovewillmakeyoudisappear only from #abscbnstudios and #starcinema! Is it a surefire Filipino rom-com classic, or is it best left to 'disappear'?Support the showWelcome to the Cinegeeks Podcast, where movies, TV, and all things geek collide!Hosted by two passionate cinephiles and avid geeks, Angela Vera and Roy Remorca, Cinegeeks is your go-to source for exciting reviews and informative content that will keep you entertained and informed. Tune in and join the fun!Connect with us on Instagram (@CinegeeksPod) Facebook (fb.com/cinegeekspod) Threads (@cinegeekspod) Letterboxd (@cinegeekspod) TikTok (@CinegeeksPH) X fka Twitter (@cinegeekspod) BlueSky (@cinegeekspod.bsky.social) Official website (https://www.cinegeekspod.com) For podcast network collaborations, partnership opportunities, inquiries, or feedback, please reach out to us at cinegeekspod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!
Questions? Suggestions? Violent reactions? We'd love to hear from you!In this review, Roy talks about the hot new Netflix drama series #Adolescence starring #stephengraham and #owencooper! Is it worth your time? LISTEN TO THE REVIEW TO FIND OUT!Support the showWelcome to the Cinegeeks Podcast, where movies, TV, and all things geek collide!Hosted by two passionate cinephiles and avid geeks, Angela Vera and Roy Remorca, Cinegeeks is your go-to source for exciting reviews and informative content that will keep you entertained and informed. Tune in and join the fun!Connect with us on Instagram (@CinegeeksPod) Facebook (fb.com/cinegeekspod) Threads (@cinegeekspod) Letterboxd (@cinegeekspod) TikTok (@CinegeeksPH) X fka Twitter (@cinegeekspod) BlueSky (@cinegeekspod.bsky.social) Official website (https://www.cinegeekspod.com) For podcast network collaborations, partnership opportunities, inquiries, or feedback, please reach out to us at cinegeekspod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!
Questions? Suggestions? Violent reactions? We'd love to hear from you!Roy & Angela talk about the most anticipated documentary about the Philippines' most influential band, #eraserheads #comboontherun!Support the showWelcome to the Cinegeeks Podcast, where movies, TV, and all things geek collide!Hosted by two passionate cinephiles and avid geeks, Angela Vera and Roy Remorca, Cinegeeks is your go-to source for exciting reviews and informative content that will keep you entertained and informed. Tune in and join the fun!Connect with us on Instagram (@CinegeeksPod) Facebook (fb.com/cinegeekspod) Threads (@cinegeekspod) Letterboxd (@cinegeekspod) TikTok (@CinegeeksPH) X fka Twitter (@cinegeekspod) BlueSky (@cinegeekspod.bsky.social) Official website (https://www.cinegeekspod.com) For podcast network collaborations, partnership opportunities, inquiries, or feedback, please reach out to us at cinegeekspod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!
Questions? Suggestions? Violent reactions? We'd love to hear from you!Roy & Angela talk about the newest live-action remake from Walt Disney Studios: #SnowWhite starring #rachelzegler and #galgadot!Support the showWelcome to the Cinegeeks Podcast, where movies, TV, and all things geek collide!Hosted by two passionate cinephiles and avid geeks, Angela Vera and Roy Remorca, Cinegeeks is your go-to source for exciting reviews and informative content that will keep you entertained and informed. Tune in and join the fun!Connect with us on Instagram (@CinegeeksPod) Facebook (fb.com/cinegeekspod) Threads (@cinegeekspod) Letterboxd (@cinegeekspod) TikTok (@CinegeeksPH) X fka Twitter (@cinegeekspod) BlueSky (@cinegeekspod.bsky.social) Official website (https://www.cinegeekspod.com) For podcast network collaborations, partnership opportunities, inquiries, or feedback, please reach out to us at cinegeekspod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!
Questions? Suggestions? Violent reactions? We'd love to hear from you!IT’S CINEPANALO TIME!In the final part of the Cinegeeks Podcast’s special series on the 2025 Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, Roy & Angela summon all the powers of the old gods and the new and talk about 25 FILMS IN ONE EPISODE! They first talk about Olsen’s Day by JP Habac - how Romnick Sarmenta continues to be one of our great working actors, how his chemistry is with co-star Khalil Ramos - and then shift gears and start talking about ALL 24 STUDENT SHORT FILMS that are part of the Festival.NO SPOILERS HERE!Support the showWelcome to the Cinegeeks Podcast, where movies, TV, and all things geek collide!Hosted by two passionate cinephiles and avid geeks, Angela Vera and Roy Remorca, Cinegeeks is your go-to source for exciting reviews and informative content that will keep you entertained and informed. Tune in and join the fun!Connect with us on Instagram (@CinegeeksPod) Facebook (fb.com/cinegeekspod) Threads (@cinegeekspod) Letterboxd (@cinegeekspod) TikTok (@CinegeeksPH) X fka Twitter (@cinegeekspod) BlueSky (@cinegeekspod.bsky.social) Official website (https://www.cinegeekspod.com) For podcast network collaborations, partnership opportunities, inquiries, or feedback, please reach out to us at cinegeekspod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!