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Verity Trailer

Bestselling author Verity Crawford is unable to write after an accident(?). Her husband Jeremy hires struggling author Lowen Ashleigh to stay at their house and ghostwrite Verity's final novel. While staying at the Crawford home, Lowen discovers disturbing secrets about the couple.

Verity, based on the novel by Colleen Hoover, stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett. The film is directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay by Nick Antosca.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, Marvel Comics has announced its first crossover pairing Star Wars with the Marvel Comic Book Universe. Star Wars / Marvel: Hope Assembles is written by Kevin Smith and drawn by David Marquez.

A "reality-shattering spell" brings "a galaxy far, far away" to Earth-616, causing the events of A New Hope to unfold on Earth. As Doctor Doom allies with Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire, The Avengers, Spider-Man, and more will team up with Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, and the Rebellion.

Star Wars / Marvel: Hope Assembles #1 (of 5) goes on sale in January 2027. The release features 5-part connecting covers by David Marquez.

Illyana Rasputin / Magik is going to need help to stop a demonic invasion in Ashely Allen and Germán Peralta's X-Orcists.

"When a demon escapes Limbo and begins terrorizing humans and mutants alike, Magik and Juggernaut of the X-Men team up with Madelyne Pryor, the Queen of Limbo, to take it down. But this demon is unlike anything they've ever seen before, and they're going to need help to stop its ruinous rampage." (Marvel Comics)

X-Orcists #1 (of 5) goes on sale on November 18, 2026. The main cover is by Ben Harvey with variant covers by Dike Ruan and Russell Dauterman.

Paper Tiger Teaser Trailer

Two brothers become entangled with the Russian mafia after pursuing a business opportunity that was too good to be true.

Paper Tiger is written and directed by James Gray. The film stars Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller.

War Teaser

A tech entrepreneur and a movie star are getting a divorce that promises to be "the biggest divorce trial in British legal history." Two powerful rival law firms, Cathcarts and Taylor & Byrne, go head-to-head for their respective clients.

The series has already been picked up for a second season, which will focus on a different legal battle.

Season one of War stars Sienna Miller, Dominic West, Archie Renaux, Phoebe Fox, James McArdle, Nina Sosanya, Pip Torrens, Celia Imrie, and Nick Mohammed. The series is created by George Kay.

Geek Cave Podcast 191.3 | MOVIES | Hunger, Houdini and Doyle, and memories of Karate Kid

This month, Chad takes on a culinary film that takes on a dark tone, Justin enjoys a twist on the "buddy detective" genre, and Darrin has impressions of My Adventures with Superman and X-Men '97 a little over halfway through their respective seasons.

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In September 2026, Marvel celebrates Jessica Drew / Spider-Woman's 50th Anniversary with a special one-shot. Dan Watters and Andrea Broccardo's tale in that special will set the stage for what is to come in their newest Spider-Woman comic book series, beginning in November.

In the newest Spider-Woman, "old foes back from the dead! Mysteries around every corner! And a bloodthirsty Carnage just barely kept contained! It’s a recipe for Spider-Woman’s darkest adventure yet—as the darkness within Jessica Drew threatens to break free…" (Marvel Comics)

Spider-Woman #1, featuring a cover by Ito, goes on sale on November 4, 2026.

Violent Night 2 Trailer * Graphic

After using his lethal combat skills to help a little girl and her family in 2022's Violent Night, Santa has been dolling out some justice to the folks on the naughty list while also delivering presents. This year, however, Santa has found himself on the naughty list for forgetting the true meaning of Christmas and has lost his magic. To make matters worse, all this goes down while he is trying to save a mall and it's merchants from a ruthless gangster and his goons. Good thing Santa can call in Mrs. Claus for help.

Violent Night 2 stars David Harbour (Santa Claus), Kristen Bell (Mrs. Claus), Joe Pantoliano, Daniela Melchior, Andrew Bachelor, and Maxwell Friedman. Tommy Wirkola returns as director and Pat Casey and Josh Miller are back as screenwriters.

Geek Cave Podcast 191.2 | GAMING | Rocket Knight, Crimson Desert, Infamous 2

This month, Darrin has a LOT of opinions about Crimson Desert, revisits Midgar in a replay of Final Fantasy VII Remake, and tries out a platformer meant to be a sequel to a semi-obscure 16-bit series.

Meanwhile, Chad demos Gennady, Justin has another answer for Reddit, and the boys talk about their geeky wardrobe choices. 

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Geek Cave Podcast 191.1 | COMICS | Justice League vs Power Rangers, vs Avengers, vs EVERYBODY

This month, the boys keep working their way through JLA/Avengers, Justin revisits a Justice League and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crossover, Darrin takes a look at the Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Chad has another question about the Fantastic Four, and above all else, Mouse Man KNOWS.

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Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother Trailer

After the death of his wife, a religious hit man finds himself struggling to balance work, faith, and raising his kids.

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother is written and directed by Bassam Tariq. The film stars Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Abubakr Ali, Laith Nakli, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, and Giancarlo Esposito.

The Thomas Crown Affair Teaser Trailer

Thomas Crown is a bored billionaire who turns to art theft.

Michael B. Jordan produces, directs, and stars in The Thomas Crown Affair. The film also stars Kenneth Branagh, Adria Arjona, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, and Pilou Asbæk. Based on the 1968 screenplay by Alan R. Trustman, the story is by Trustman and Drew Pearce, while the 2027's film screenplay is by Pearce and Jason Hall.

Jumanji: Open World Trailer

Jumanji has broken out of the console and is infecting the real world.

Jumanji: Open World stars Dwayne Johnson (Dr. Bravestone), Jack Black (Professor Oberon), Kevin Hart (Franklin Finbar), Karen Gillan (Ruby Roundhouse), Alex Wolff (Spencer Gilpin), Madison Iseman (Bethany Walker), Morgan Turner (Martha Kapley), Ser’Darius Blain (Anthony Johnson), Rhys Darby (Nigel BIllingsley), Marin Hinkle (Janice Gilpin), Nick Jonas (Jefferson McDonough), Danny DeVito (Eddie Gilpin), and Awkwafina (Ming Fleetfoot). The film is directed by Jake Kasdan from a screenplay by Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg.

Starman | You Want me to Watch WHAT?!

Last time it was a western... today we're back in the Science Fiction genre, as Justin has Chad watch a movie that seems familiar somehow. It's Starman, starring Jeff Bridges and Karen Allen!

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Slain 2: The Beast Within Console Reveal Trailer

Flamecraft Console Announcement

The board game Flamecraft has become a video game. You are a Flamekeeper tasked with helping artisan dragons and shopkeepers. You will need to gather and manage resources, use enchantments to enhance shops, and use magic to become the best Flamekeeper.