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The Movie Geeks speak with director Joshua Marston (Maria Full of Grace) about his new film Complete Unknown starring Rachel Weisz and Michael Shannon.

The Movie Geeks speak with actor Johnny Simmons (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) about his new film The Phenom co-starring Ethan Hawke and Paul Giamatti.

The Movie Geeks conclude their celebration of the films which pduring the summer season of 1991 by reviewing July and August releases.

In this first part of our popular annual series, the Movie Geeks explore the films released during the summer movie season 25 years ago. Included in this episode are discussions othe releases from the beginning of May to the final week of June.

The Movie Geeks review Suicide Squad and Stranger Things, list the greatest sports movies ever made, discuss the Fall season's Oscar hopefuls, and debate the merits of Daniel Day-Lewis vs. Robert DeNiro as the greatest actors of all time.

The Movie Geeks explore the latest blu-ray releases with home entertainment correspondent Adam Long.

Listener favorite and film critic Tony Macklin joins co-host Jamey DuVall to discuss the world of the political film. Included in the discussion are classics including All the President's Men, All the King's Men, Being There, The Candidate and many others.

Movie Geeks United! special events correspondent Rich Gedney discuss the 50th anniversary gala for Kartemquin Films, the panel reviews the new releases Ghostbusters and Captain Fantastic, discuss the recent passing of director Hector Babenco (Ironweed), and reveal the greatest political films ever made.

MGU special events correspondent Rich Gedney recently attended the 50th anniversary gala of Kartmequin Fims, the revolutionary production house behind some of the most influential documentaries in classic and modern cinema.  Among their roster of achievements is the groundbreaking Hoop Dreams, the critically acclaimed 1994 work from director Steve James that follows the lives of two African-American high school students in Chicago and their dream of becoming professional basketball players. Rich caught up with the subjects of Hoop Dreams – William Gates and Arthur Agee – to discuss the arduous five year production of the film, and how that experience has shaped them over the past 22 years.

The Movie Geeks review the latest releases - including The Shallows, Independence Day: Resurgence, and The Neon Demon - and welcome home entertainment correspondent Adam Long to discuss this month's crop of blu-ray releases.