Best of Netflix
Whether you're binge watching or Netflix and Chilling, hats off to the digital streaming behemoth that never ceases to entertain.
'Next Gen' Movie Review
In a (not quite so) futuristic society, robots are involved in every facet of life. From being toothbrushes with aggressive parental settings to cups of noodles that dance when they are hot and ready to be eaten—they even dispose of themselves in the garbage! Despite all this luxury and convenience, the viewer often feels something is missing, and Mai shows us that things aren't really as good as many believe.
By Spencer Barrett7 years ago in Geeks
'Unicorn Store' - A Review (Netflix)
If you are a fan of the MCU (like me), and watch a lot of the press and promotional stuff online, in the run-up to an upcoming release, you may have noticed an unlikely friendship develop between a couple of the MCU's biggest stars.
By Q-ell Betton7 years ago in Geeks
'Le Jeu' ('Nothing to Hide') - Review
Nothing to Hide or Le Jeu, to give it its French title, is a film about seven adult friends, three couples, and one man whose partner cannot attend, who meet up for a dinner party. The film explores the dynamics not only between the friends but also that of each couple and individual.
By Q-ell Betton7 years ago in Geeks
How in the World Is 'Carmen Sandiego' This Good?
On today's episode of Netflix cartoons that are way better than they have any right be: Carmen Sandiego. After Voltron, Castlevania, She-Ra and now Carmen Sandiego, I think it's fair to say that Netflix has somehow cracked the code on making cartoons out of 80s properties that have very little business even deserving reboots in the first place. Plus, with Castlevania, this now makes two shows adapting video games that are good. I think the closest Hollywood has come is Prince of Persia with Jack Gyllenhaal, so that's pretty impressive.
By Danny Duff7 years ago in Geeks
Review: Netflix's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'
I have had many books that I loved growing up and, of course, a lot were series books—the longer, the better. I loved getting to really know the characters and emotionally going through their trials and triumphs with them; as examples, Harry Potter or Mortal Instruments, so on and so forth. But the one series that stood out the most to me growing up was A Series of Unfortunate Events. The author Lemony Snicket wrote such an intriguing storyline while being hidden in the darkness. It was such a new unique way of writing, 100 percent new to my young eyes and always a great find for me.
By Ashley Wentz7 years ago in Geeks
'You,' A Review of the Creepy and Cute
The story of the new Netflix series You starts off as a typical "boy meets girl" story. A girl enters a bookstore, a boy watches her from across the room. Notices the clothes she's wearing and presumes things about her, things that he would like in a partner. At first it may seem creepy but in this day and age who isn't a little creepy? The story goes on to show the main character Joe as charismatic, attractive and sweet. What becomes problematic to me as a viewer is learning more and more about Joe as the story progresses and little to nothing about his conquest and current target Beck. Beck seemingly gets her own episode where we learn a little more, but is it enough?
By Camille LeZotte7 years ago in Geeks
'22 July' Movie Review
Released: October 10, 2018 (Netflix Release) Length: 143 Minutes Certificate: 15 Director: Paul Greengrass Starring: Anders Danielsen Lee, Jon Øigarden, Thorbjørn Harr, Jonas Strand Gravli, Ola G. Furuseth, Ulrikke Hansen Døvigen and Isak Bakli Aglen
By Robert Cain7 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'You'
I've been hearing a lot about You recently—originally on Lifetime, more recently binge-able on Netflix—usually along the lines of "I didn't like it at all, but I couldn't help watching it." Count me as someone who also couldn't help watching it, but/because I liked it a lot. Indeed, pathbreaking, revelatory, and tour de force are not too much to say about it. Including that last episode, and that jolt of an ending.
By Paul Levinson7 years ago in Geeks
'Roma' Movie Review
Released: November 21, 2018 (Netflix) Length: 135 Minutes Certificate: 15 Director: Alfonso Cuarón Starring: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Fernando Grediaga, Jorge Antonio Guerrero, Marco Graf, Daniela Demesa, Diego Cortina Autrey, Carlos Peralta and Nancy Garcia
By Robert Cain7 years ago in Geeks
How Netflix's 'Bandersnatch' Broke Me!
I waited an entire week to check out Netflix's Bandersnatch. I didn't have anything spoiled for me, except the fact this movie was an interactive film, where you make decisions for the protagonist named Stefan Butler (played by Fionn Whitehead, who deserve an award for his acting after everything I've put him through).
By Edwin Betancourt Jr.7 years ago in Geeks
