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Best geek movies throughout history.

Movie Review: 'Den of Thieves'
It’s well established in my podcasting and writing career that I do not care for the work of actor Gerard Butler. Butler’s acting tends to be lazy and inconsistent, and the movies he chooses to make range from mediocre to abysmal. Two years ago, two of his movies ranked in my top two worst movies of 2016. I despise Butler’s work more than that of either Eli Roth's or Adam Sandler's—two other regular targets of my vitriol.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'Beauty and the Beast:' Remake Comparison
In 1991, at the age of nine, I was taken to a Disney film by the name of Beauty in the Beast by my grandmother. This film was slightly less song-driven than a lot of Disney films from the past such as Fantasia, but kept the low-age audience's attention with a compelling storyline and a dark, climactic ending. I walked out with a feeling of bliss over the fact that our anti-hero triumphed in the end despite the fact that he was almost murdered.
By John Pond8 years ago in Geeks
Heartfelt Moments
You ever felt yourself become moved by a particular scene in a film? Perhaps the lyrics of a song tugged at your heartstrings in just the right way, so that it hurt so good! Or a character in a novel or a plot ends up speaking to you when you least expect it.
By ~Tucker8 years ago in Geeks
Heart of Steel
Sheffield, South Yorkshire—England's own steel city—famed for its industrial heritage, its iconic music scene, and, of course, its Henderson's Relish has also had its fair share of influence in the world of film. Sheffield cinema spans a range of different themes unique to their eras. From strip teases to terrorism and telekinesis to trains, this seemingly bizarre mix of topics is held together by shared political undertones and a strong cultural identity. Here are six of Sheffield's finest:
By Tyler Turner8 years ago in Geeks
Powerful Lessons I Learned About Life From the Movie 'Coco'
Powerful Lessons I Learned About Life From the Movie Coco Movies have a way in that they can be entertaining and informative about life. I am always pleasantly surprised when I come across a movie that teaches me, reminds me of something I already knew, and entertains me. The latest family movie that I went to did a good job of encompassing all three of these things for me into the movie.
By Hope Lynette'8 years ago in Geeks
'Frozen': A Kristoff Appreciation Post
I’ve loved Disney from the start—I mean, who doesn’t? It’s Disney! But as much as I love it, in recent years I’ve been bothered that the princes of Disney don’t get much recognition. Of course, next to the princesses, the princes will always be out of the spotlight, since the focus is really not meant to be on them (except in the case of Aladdin), and for the most part their personalities are also minimum—or should I say were? The first few Disney princes were very bland characters, just there to be the man of our leading ladies' dreams and occasionally fight off a dragon or two, and that’s perfectly fine in context of the movies; However, in more recent films, starting in the Disney Renaissance, the princes have been gaining larger roles and been given a lot more personality. Though these characters have only been getting stronger, they are still, for the most part, shoved to the sidelines, and there is one male lead who I feel is the most unappreciated of them all, and that is none other than Frozen’s Kristoff. Though technically he's not in the official lineup what, with Frozen being its own franchise separate from the princesses, I'm still counting him as one because he would be if Frozen wasn't strong enough to stand on its own.
By Stephanie Cusumano8 years ago in Geeks
'Your Name' Overtakes 'Spirited Away,' Becoming the Highest Grossing Anime Film of All Time
It took 16 years to accomplish and I am certain director Makoto Shinkai will be celebrating for years to come. The phenomenal Kimi no Na wa (also known as #YourName) has been breaking records left and right in the anime world and has officially managed to achieve the greatest success of all. Following its international release, Your Name has officially become the highest grossing anime film of all time, beating out the international gross of the Studio Ghibli/Hayao #Miyazaki classic, Spirited Away.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Let's Discuss 10 of the Most Terrifying Scenes from Non-Horror Films
With #Halloween right around the corner, I began to think about some of my favorite horror films, and wondered what it was that made me feel scared whenever I watched them. I then wondered about films whose genres are not technically classified as horror, yet they have moments that have managed to freak me out more than many horror films have. In no particular order, here are some examples of those scenes.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
It's Ogre Time: 'Shrek 5' Script Is Officially Finished with a Promise of 'Reinvention'
For those clamoring for another visit to Shrek's beloved swamp, clamor no more! The last installment to the beloved CG-animated franchise entitled Shrek Forever After was released in 2010 and although it earned an impressive $752 million at the box office, it was the lowest-earning installment of the Shrek franchise. Despite this, the franchise has maintained its presence in the public eye with various holiday shorts and a wildly popular #PussInBoots spin-off.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Will Smith Famously Turned down 'The Matrix': Here's What It Would Have Looked Like!
Will Smith was a growing force during the late 1990s following a successful collaboration with Michael Bay with Bad Boys and his show-stealing performance in Independence Day. As his popularity grew with hits such as Men in Black, so did the abundance of potential roles available to him.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
From 'Alien: Covenant' to 'Baywatch': Keep an Eye out for These 9 Upcoming May 2017 Releases
Mark your calendars! May 2017 will feature numerous sequels to beloved franchises and lighthearted flicks that will appease anyone looking for a fun time at the theater. In case you're having trouble keeping up with the amount of anticipated features this month, here's a collection of wide releases you shouldn't miss, including a highly anticipated addition to the #MCU and a bunch of beautiful people saving lives at the beach.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks
Well...That Could Have Been Better: the 11 Most Disappointing Movies of 2016
The previous year gave us some of the best comic book films to date, such as #CaptainAmericaCivilWar and, of course, #Deadpool. Horror was at an all-time great this year with the spectacular #LightsOut and #DontBreathe. Not to mention, #LaLaLand dancing its way into our hearts and wallets.
By Ghezal Amiri8 years ago in Geeks