Ironheart Breakdown, Top 100 Movie Hits and Misses, and much more!
Release Date: 07/01/2025
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This week on Geek Freaks, Frank, Thomas, and Jonathan unpack Marvel’s Ironheart—what works, what doesn’t, and why it feels like a throwback to the Chapek-era MCU. We also dig into the next James Bond casting rumors and the newly announced director Denis Villeneuve, reflect on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 35th anniversary return to theaters, and break down the New York Times Top 100 Movies list. What deserved to be included? What definitely didn’t? Let’s talk about it.
Episode Highlights:
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Honest thoughts on Ironheart episodes 1–3
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Why Project Hail Mary could be Ryan Gosling’s Interstellar
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Who should be the next James Bond: Elordi, Holland, or Harris?
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The NYT Top 100 movies list: what’s missing and what shouldn’t be there
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TMNT returns to theaters and unleashes 90s nostalgia
Chapters:
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00:00 Welcome and Preview
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00:27 Best Side Characters for Spinoffs
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04:23 Project Hail Mary Trailer Discussion
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10:06 Ninja Turtles Back in Theaters
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13:26 New James Bond Casting Rumors
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18:15 Ironheart Episodes 1–3 Review
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32:09 NYT Top 100 Movies List Breakdown
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54:00 Geek Freaks Network Updates
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56:08 Weekly Recommendations
Key Quotes:
“Ironheart is filled with good ideas but stumbles on execution. The Hood, though? He’s gold.” – Thomas
“Jacob Elordi could talk me into buying a cereal bowl full of nails.” – Thomas
“Superbad was our generation’s Breakfast Club.” – Frank
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