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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Josephine (2026): A Quietly Devastating Film About Childhood Trauma and the Long Road to Healing
In an era when cinema often leans toward spectacle and escapism, Josephine (2026) arrives as a stark, intimate reminder of film’s power to explore the most fragile corners of human experience. Written and directed by Beth de Araújo, Josephine is a psychological drama that centers on a child’s confrontation with fear, memory, and the lasting effects of trauma. Rather than sensationalizing its subject, the film adopts a restrained and deeply empathetic approach, placing the audience inside the emotional world of its young protagonist.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
John Cena's retirement
Happy New Years to all my readers! I know it's been a while. I do apologize and I want to start writing again. I promise I'll try my best, so here we go. It's been quite a while since John Cena's final match. Truthfully I'm still in denial that it's finally over. As a friendly reminder, like all kids around my age John Cena was one of my favorite wrestlers growing up. Batista was my absolute favorite but John was definitely up there. I had stopped watching wrestling once the PG era started, but deep down and as I'd gotten older I've always had an affinity for wrestling. But when John announced his retirement. I decided to follow a little more closely, as shown by my previous articles both simply thanking Cena and my 2024 prediction as to how it would go down and what I'd like to see from his retirement tour.
By Dyllon Rodillon11 days ago in Geeks
Cheburashka 2: 2026 Review
When Cheburashka returned to the big screen in Cheburashka 2, it carried an enormous weight of expectations. The original character, created by Eduard Uspensky, is not just a fictional creature with big ears and kind eyes—it is a cultural symbol, deeply embedded in childhood memories across generations. Following the massive commercial success of the first live-action adaptation, the sequel had to do more than entertain. It had to justify its existence in a world where nostalgia-driven cinema often feels hollow.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
Why Prostokvashino Still Feels Like Home: A Timeless Soviet Animated Classic
Few animated films manage to feel both deeply local and universally relatable. Prostokvashino—more precisely, Three from Prostokvashino (1978) and its sequels—belongs to that rare category. Created by director Vladimir Popov and based on Eduard Uspensky’s beloved stories, the film has become a cornerstone of Soviet and post-Soviet childhoods. Decades later, it remains endlessly rewatchable, quoted, memed, and cherished across generations.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
9now in UK
9Now is Australia's free streaming service from the Nine Network, offering live streams and on-demand access to shows, sports, and news from Channel 9 and its sister channels (9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, 9Rush). It's a catch-up TV platform where you can watch programs after they air, restart live shows (Start Over), and find exclusive content, all accessible on various devices within Australia.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
How to Watch 9now in Canada?
9Now is Australia's free streaming service from the Nine Network, offering live streams and on-demand access to shows, sports, and news from Channel 9 and its sister channels (9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, 9Rush). It's a catch-up TV platform where you can watch programs after they air, restart live shows (Start Over), and find exclusive content, all accessible on various devices within Australia.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
9now in USA
9Now is Australia's free streaming service from the Nine Network, offering live streams and on-demand access to shows, sports, and news from Channel 9 and its sister channels (9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, 9Rush). It's a catch-up TV platform where you can watch programs after they air, restart live shows (Start Over), and find exclusive content, all accessible on various devices within Australia.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
9now in NZ
9Now is Australia's free streaming service from the Nine Network, offering live streams and on-demand access to shows, sports, and news from Channel 9 and its sister channels (9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life, 9Rush). It's a catch-up TV platform where you can watch programs after they air, restart live shows (Start Over), and find exclusive content, all accessible on various devices within Australia.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
Australian Open Tennis in USA
United States/America is home to a growing number of tennis enthusiasts who eagerly await the Australian Open each year. But what if your usual streaming platforms don’t have complete coverage? No need to worry! With a VPN, you can seamlessly access streams from Australia and other global broadcasters to enjoy every serve and volley.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
Australian Open Tennis in UK
UK is home to a growing number of tennis enthusiasts who eagerly await the Australian Open each year. But what if your usual streaming platforms don’t have complete coverage? No need to worry! With a VPN, you can seamlessly access streams from Australia and other global broadcasters to enjoy every serve and volley.
By David Cook11 days ago in Geeks
