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Best geek movies throughout history.
The Lost Ending of First Family (1980) — Hollywood’s Quiet Rewrite
A Political Satire That Never Landed In 1980, Buck Henry — the sly wit behind The Graduate and co-creator of Get Smart — stepped behind the camera to direct First Family. On paper, it looked like a surefire hit: Bob Newhart as a hapless President, Madeline Kahn as his First Lady, Gilda Radner, Harvey Korman, Fred Willard, and Richard Benjamin filling out the ensemble. It was an SNL-era comedy dream team dropped into a White House farce.
By Movies of the 80s4 months ago in Geeks
Altered States (1980): When Paddy Chayefsky and Ken Russell Went to War
The Battle of Egos: Chayefsky vs. Russell On paper, Altered States looked like a prestige project: a screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky, the Pulitzer-winning writer behind Network and Marty, adapting his own novel about psychedelic science and cosmic regression. In practice, it was like locking a scientist in a room with a carnival barker and asking them to build a spaceship together.
By Movies of the 80s4 months ago in Geeks
Sinners
As always I am behind on my movie watching but one of my most anticipated titles this year was Sinners. Not only did I hear nothing but wonderful things about it upon its release but it stars Michael B Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld, both of whom I love. I think Ryan Coogler is an incredible director so this was one that I was happy to check off the list.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 months ago in Geeks
Jimmy Kimmel Salary, Net Worth, and ABC Suspension Explained. AI-Generated.
Jimmy Kimmel Salary, Net Worth, and ABC Suspension Explained Jimmy Kimmel has been a household name in late-night television since Jimmy Kimmel Live! premiered on ABC in 2003. For over 20 years, his witty monologues and celebrity interviews have kept viewers entertained. But in 2025, the host found himself at the center of controversy after making comments about the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The backlash led ABC to suspend the show indefinitely, raising questions about Kimmel’s future — and his earnings.
By Farhan Khan4 months ago in Geeks
Jack Palance, a Sword, and the Making of Hawk the Slayer (1980)
There are movies that live or die by spectacle; then there are movies whose legends outlive their budgets. Hawk the Slayer sits squarely in the latter camp. The British sword-and-sorcery film (1980), directed by Terry Marcel, is a beloved oddity: rough around the edges, gorgeously theatrical in places, and defended fiercely by a small but devoted cult. Its most enduring backstage image — the one that makes for a perfect lede — concerns Jack Palance. Fan lore holds that Palance was punctured by a sword during a filmed duel and finished the take regardless. It’s the sort of anecdote you hope is true: dramatic, a little brutal, and utterly in character for Palance’s on-screen menace.
By Movies of the 80s4 months ago in Geeks
"Weapons" Review: Finding the Horror in Suburbia
Weapons begins with a horrifying premise: an entire class of elementary school kids, save one, run away from home in the middle of the night. What follows is an unsettling psycho-supernatural thriller, told in pieces from each character’s perspective, as a small community finds themselves caught between solving the mystery and facing their demons.
By The Geeky Chica4 months ago in Geeks
Three Movies, One Year: Chevy Chase’s Strange 1980
Chevy Chase at the Crossroads The year 1980 was a strange one for Chevy Chase. Still fresh from his rocket rise on Saturday Night Live and his first starring vehicle Foul Play (1978), Chase entered the new decade with a mix of superstardom and uncertainty. He had the charisma, the deadpan timing, and the bankability, but his choices that year reveal an actor pulled in three directions at once: the cool improviser in Caddyshack, the screwball romantic lead in Seems Like Old Times, and the confused reincarnated detective in Oh! Heavenly Dog.
By Movies of the 80s4 months ago in Geeks
Luigi Mangione
Luigi Mangione: The Enduring Fascination with a Shadowy Figure In the vast landscape of organized crime history, certain names resonate with a particular, almost mythical, infamy. One such name is Luigi Mangione. While not as universally recognized as Al Capone or John Gotti, Mangione's story is a compelling chapter in the annals of American crime, a tale that continues to spark curiosity and occasional Luigi Mangione news cycles decades later.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Geeks
Six 100-Word Movie Reviews
The Roses (2025) Director: Jay Roach I am always up for a comedy. While The Roses is comical, it presents the usual story of a bickering couple who are competing for rank. I was hoping for something different. Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch make an excellent duo. They bring more to their characters from the script. Colman is pretty sassy at times. The constant arguing is the main issue. Their arguing bogs down the film, becoming tiring. I wanted Jay Roach to explore the changing dynamic of the meanspirited nature. Even the supporting characters don’t save the film, like Kate McKinnon, who tosses in awkward comedy.
By Marielle Sabbag4 months ago in Geeks
Robert Irwin on DWTS
Robert Irwin on DWTS: Continuing a Family Legacy of Grace Under Pressure The Dancing with the Stars ballroom is no stranger to wildlife warriors. In 2015, Bindi Irwin captivated audiences and judges alike, ultimately taking home the coveted Mirrorball Trophy with partner Derek Hough. Now, nearly a decade later, the Irwin family legacy continues as her younger brother, Robert Irwin, steps onto the famous floor for DWTS's latest season.
By KAMRAN AHMAD4 months ago in Geeks
