Jake Mitchell
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The Hunt for Gollum
When a beloved saga like The Lord of the Rings resurfaces, expectations soar. The original Peter Jackson trilogy remains a pinnacle of cinematic achievement. Entrusting its legacy to new hands is a precarious proposition. The upcoming Hunt for Gollum, though backed by familiar names—Andy Serkis directing, with Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens involved in production or screenwriting—raises alarm bells. High-profile involvement doesn’t guarantee magic; in fact, it can sometimes feel like a security blanket for studio risk rather than a signal of inspired creativity.
By Jake Mitchell5 months ago in Geeks
Brock Lesnar's Controversial Return
Brock Lesnar’s return at SummerSlam 2025 is one of the most shocking and controversial moments WWE has delivered in years—not just because of his surprise appearance, but because of everything surrounding his name since the Vince McMahon scandal broke wide open in early 2024. Once seen as WWE’s most dangerous attraction, Lesnar is now a lightning rod for criticism, not only for what he represents in terms of WWE's creative philosophy but also because of his alleged association with one of the darkest chapters in the company's modern history. His reemergence at SummerSlam wasn’t just a wrestling angle—it was a cultural flashpoint.
By Jake Mitchell5 months ago in Geeks
Chappell Roan's "The Subway"
Chappell Roan’s “The Subway,” officially released on August 1, 2025, is a rich, emotionally layered breakup ballad that pushes her artistic trajectory beyond the synth‑pop bravado of earlier singles. Co‑written and produced by longtime collaborator Dan Nigro, the song was first performed live in June 2024 at Governors Ball—where Roan dressed as the Statue of Liberty—and promptly became a fan favorite, celebrated for its lyrical intimacy and live intensity
By Jake Mitchell5 months ago in Beat
The Return of Naked Gun
The new Naked Gun film arrives in theaters with a daunting legacy to uphold. The original 1988 classic, starring the late, great Leslie Nielsen as the clueless Lt. Frank Drebin, is still regarded as one of the high-water marks of cinematic spoof comedy. Fast-forward to 2025, and Paramount has handed the reins to Lonely Island alum Akiva Schaffer, with Liam Neeson cast as Frank Drebin Jr. The result? A delightfully chaotic, unapologetically silly comedy that doesn’t always hit its target but fires off enough hits to keep audiences laughing.
By Jake Mitchell5 months ago in Geeks
WWE is Mishandling its Women's Division... Again
Summerslam is upon us. This is WWE’s second-biggest show of the year, both narratively and financially. It’s supposed to be, especially considering the event is now held in a stadium on yearly basis, Wrestlemania in August.
By Jake Mitchell2 years ago in Geeks
Barbie & Oppenheimer are here to save us.. Top Story - July 2023.
July 21st, 2023 is one of the most anticipated days in recent cinema history that I can recall. With Barbie and Oppenheimer both set to finally arrive in theaters, it's difficult to remember a single date that had movie-lovers as universally excited as this approaching Friday.
By Jake Mitchell2 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: The Little Mermaid
Before the release of The Little Mermaid, the state of the Disney live-action remakes was dire. The most recent venture was Peter Pan & Wendy, a film that, despite an interesting hook, was drab, boring, and an overwhelmingly disappointing entry from The Green Knight director David Lowery.
By Jake Mitchell3 years ago in Geeks
WWE Night of Champions: Results & Star Ratings
(Ratings out of five stars, no half-stars.) Seth Rollins def. AJ Styles: 4**** The disappointing part of this match is that it was a few moments away from being a five-star affair. The biggest momentum-halting instance was when Seth Rollins did his finishing move to AJ's... hand? The hand hadn't been much of a factor before this, so it came out of nowhere and didn't really play into the finish.
By Jake Mitchell3 years ago in Geeks
Quentin Tarantino says Netflix films "don't exist in the zeitgeist"
There is a plethora of things to watch in the world of entertainment today. There hasn't been a time in the history of the known world in which we had more stuff to consume. It sounds great to live in that world, and it often is. But there are drawbacks to this overflow of content.
By Jake Mitchell3 years ago in Geeks
