The Totally Rad Show is the summer blockbuster of geek news shows. Every week, hosts Alex Albrecht, Dan Trachtenberg, and Jeff Cannata rip into the world of movies, video games, tv, comics, and more and pull out what's rad.
Does the new Sam Worthington thriller keep us on the edge, or should it take a flying leap?With a cast like Ed Harris, Elizabeth Banks, Ed Burns, and Sam Worthington, Man on a Ledge certainly comes jam packed with star power. But is the question, "Why is that man on a ledge?" enough to sustain a top-notch action thriller? Jeff and special guest host Kristen Rutherford from Geekmom.com and The Nerdist on BBC ponder the film from high above it all.
The most Earth-shattering VS we've ever done!Dan, Jeff, and Alex team up to determine their favorite movies of all time list, by pitting them against each other, one-on-one, winner-take-all. But this week, there is huge twist! You will be absolutely gob smacked by the revelation 5 years in the making. Don't miss this one!
Catching up on Oscar and Golden Globe movies, and a one of a kind Star Wars themed accessory!Alex, Dan, and Jeff have their radars tuned to Academy Award season, for sure, and Dan and Jeff use this episode to give their thoughts on some of the movies that have garnered a lot of award buzz, including Something About Kevin, Carnage, and Midnight in Paris. Then, Alex makes sure he's protected in style - Star Wars style!
A bunch of the newest iOS games we've been addicted to!Today, Jeff, Dan, and Alex discuss their latest portable gaming obsessions, in their their pockets and on their pads, with their roundup of must-play iOS apps. Their recommendations include, Puzzlejuice, Don't Run With a Plasma Sword, Amazing Breaker, Scribblenauts Remix, and Stickman Skater!
Is an all-star cast and Deadwood creator David Milch enough to make HBO's newest show worth watching, or do we have to rely on Luck?Luck, the newest hour-long HBO drama series from creator David Milch and director Michael Mann, takes place in the seedy, high stakes world of horse racing. Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte headline a stellar cast. Are Alex, Dan, and Jeff feeling lucky? Or is this another John from Cincinnati-style Milch misfire?
Who is who and what is what? Can you guess our Secret Identity before we do?When Dan, Alex, and Jeff have to become characters that they don't even know, it makes for some wacky conversations. Can they keep up the dialog while guessing their personalities? Check out the hilarity!Come back next week for more daily RAD content - have a great weekend!
Can Steven Soderbergh turn a female MMA fighter into a movie star?Haywire is the newest movie from independent filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, who has a track record of very bold projects, sometimes utilizing non-actors in prominent roles. This time he takes MMA fighter Gina Carano, surrounds her with powerhouse stars like Antonio Banderas, Michael Douglas, and Michael Fassbender, and constructs an action film where the lead can actually do all her own brutal fighting. Does it work? Dan, Jeff, an...
Two brand new series from Image take comic book storytelling in bold new directions!Jeff, Alex, and Dan take a look at two big #1's from Image Comics: Fatale, a noir story from superstar creative team Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips, and The Activity, a Mission Impossible-esque spy thriller from up and comers Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads. Which titles should make your pull list?Join us tomorrow for our review of the movie Haywire!
A downloadable gem for Xbox 360, PS3, and PC you don't want to miss!Jeff, Dan, and Alex were big fans of the first Trine, Frozenbyte's storybook adventure/puzzler that allowed the player to switch between 3 unique characters at any time. The sequel adds co-op and new physics-based challenges to the mix - are the guys equally charmed this time around?Join us tomorrow for our review of the comics, Fatale and The Activity!
Does Alcatraz follow Lost and Fringe as another JJ Abrams-produced genre hit?The newest show from Bad Robot and producer JJ Abrams has just debuted, and Alex, Dan, and Jeff have thoughts on the pilot. Set on the famous "rock" in San Francisco, Alcatraz tells the story of the final inmates to the prison reappearing years after their mysterious disappearance. Are the TRS guys hooked on this supernatural procedural?Join us tomorrow for our review of Trine 2!