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Best geek movies throughout history.
Phandom - and why Leroux’s Erik is my perfect monster.
This is a mood piece about one of the most controversial characters in literature and musical theatre. Love him or hate him, Erik - The phantom of the opera, never fails to inspire. Some see him as a stalker, a rapist, a madman. The toxic masculinity we woman must all escape from. Some see him as a hero, a handsome yet broken man.
By Germaine Mooney4 years ago in Geeks
Documentary Review: 'Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed'
Bob Ross’s place in American popular culture is remarkably unique. He slowly became a welcome presence on PBS, he became a figure of derision and mockery for a time, people taking easy shots at his earnest love of painting, his unique hairstyle, and so on, and then he came back around to becoming an icon. As the new documentary, Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal and Greed, rightly points out, amid the pandemic, the calming presence of Bob Ross became a welcome and soothing balm, a pleasant safe space.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'The Colony' (2021) Starring Nora Arnezeder
My least favorite film sub-genre is dystopian fiction. Grimy, dirty people eating each other and talking solely about how awful all of humanity is just does nothing for me. Most dystopian fiction feels the same to me. I even had strong reservations about Mad Max Fury Road because, again, dirty people talking about how bad humanity is and blah, blah, blah. Now, I know that Mad Max Fury Road is the internet’s favorite movie, so, please, allow me to remind you that I do admire that movie, I just don’t love it with the kind of fury that you do. Sorry.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
Intermission: Whatever happened to the cinema??
There’s no escaping since the impacts of CoVid have been felt on a global scale. It has filtered down into and impacted almost every aspect of life that we take (or should that be took) for granted prior to this global pandemic. It’s had real significant impact on peoples personal lives, and sadly many people have now been affected, or lost loved ones to the virus. It is hard to imagine prior to this pandemic, something like a virus outbreak (which has happened several times over the years) could change the way the world operates, and the gears of global economy to grind to a halt almost overnight – but it has. Our lives have changed, and there is no doubt this will have lasting impacts for the foreseeable future. Where it has hit us most, is in the social aspect, and the things we do for fun to unwind after the long working week. One of which, along with pubs and restaurants, has been cinema.
By Gary Packer4 years ago in Geeks
Intermission: Whatever happened to the cinema??
There’s no escaping since the impacts of CoVid have been felt on a global scale. It has filtered down into and impacted almost every aspect of life that we take (or should that be took) for granted prior to this global pandemic. It’s had real significant impact on peoples personal lives, and sadly many people have now been affected, or lost loved ones to the virus. It is hard to imagine prior to this pandemic, something like a virus outbreak (which has happened several times over the years) could change the way the world operates, and the gears of global economy to grind to a halt almost overnight – but it has. Our lives have changed, and there is no doubt this will have lasting impacts for the foreseeable future. Where it has hit us most, is in the social aspect, and the things we do for fun to unwind after the long working week. One of which, along with pubs and restaurants, has been cinema.
By Gary Packer4 years ago in Geeks
Paw Patrol: The Movie
I was recently able to sit down with my 6 year old, and watch a movie he was waiting impatiently to be released. He was just about excited as I am for anything Marvel/Star Wars/Disney. Just what is his movie of choice, you ask? Well, it is a heart warming tale about a young boy and his team of six very helpful pups. In case you’re not a parent or have been under quarantine too long. You may have seen that lovable nickelodeon show about Ryder, Chase, Marshal, Rubble, Rocky, and of course Sky made their debut unto the big screen… or the small screen if you’re still scared to go out in public. “Paw Patrol: The Movie” was released on Friday, August 20th and is available to watch in certain theatres, or if you prefer the creature comforts of your home couch. It is also available to anyone who subscribes to Paramount+. As a parent who actually enjoys watching these kinds of movies with any of my kids. Or without them…shhh… I enjoyed this one so much I felt like taking a break from my fiction writing and offer up my first movie review. Another words… be gentle I am no Siskel or Ebert.
By Shawn Ross4 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Reminiscence' starring Hugh Jackman
I’m tempted to pat the new movie Reminiscence on its metaphorical head and condescendingly talk about how I appreciate the attempt it makes at being about something more than a Hollywood thriller plot and some mainstream notion of noir. Okay, so that’s what I just did and I kind of hate myself. At the same time, I do appreciate the intentions of Reminiscence. The film calls upon the tragedy of Orpheus and Euripides, and the ongoing tragedy of climate change, in a vain attempt to give an overly familiar macho action movie something to stand for.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Sweet Girl' Starring Jason Momoa. Top Story - August 2021.
Sweet Girl doesn’t fail due to lack of commitment. Leads Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced each appear deeply committed to their roles. The unfortunate failure of Sweet Girl comes because what these wonderful performers committed to was far too silly to warrant their commitment. Sweet Girl turns on a twist so clumsily executed and poorly thought out that it renders any goodwill the movie might get from the performances moot.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'Klute' Starring Jane Fonda
Klute is the classic on the latest edition of the Everyone’s a Critic Movie Review Podcast. The film was chosen because the new movie Reminiscence appears to be about a private detective and Klute centers on an investigation by a would-be private eye played by Donald Sutherland. More than any of that however, I’ve always wanted an excuse to watch Klute and this was a flimsy enough excuse to do so. I was rewarded for my effort as Klute was a truly rewarding experience.
By Sean Patrick4 years ago in Geeks
