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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.

Compliance - A Movie Review
We have to be at our best tonight. Based on true events, Compliance is a 2012 film. During a busy evening at a fast food restaurant, a police officer calls and claims that an employee has stolen money. As the officer makes the workers perform lude acts on a female co-worker, his behavior becomes suspicious.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Anatomy of a Scene – ‘Capital Gains’ (The Wire)
The opening scene of “The Wire” Season Two serves as a powerful commentary on socio-economic disparities that continue in modern-day America. This scene that I would like to highlight, through both its characters and setting, sets the tone for exploring themes of economic hardship, corruption, and the American Dream’s elusive nature. Additionally, the subplot involving one of the show’s lead characters, Jimmy McNulty, taking a bribe adds depth to the show’s narrative, reflecting the complex moral compromises made by the working class to survive in a system that often leaves them behind and without any viable mobility upwards.
By Ben W2 years ago in Geeks
Wolf Girl - A Movie Review
Step right up, step this way! Enjoy the show. Wolf Girl is a 2001 film. A traveling freak show arrives in town. Tara Talbot is titled the ‘Terrifying Wolf Girl’ in the circus. Her body is covered with hair from head to toe. When she meets a group of local teens, Tara questions her place in the world and longs for normalcy.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Power Rangers Review: "Green With Evil (Part I: Out of Control)"
In the time that passed ever since Jason, Zack, Billy, Trini, and Kimberly became Power Rangers, the duo had learned adapt to their new responsibilities. This included Billy creating the well-known and well-recognized communicators, which had been used to communicate and teleport to the Command Center and other places during a mission. In addition, the Rangers received their power weapons as well: Zack had the Power Axe, Kimberly had the Power Bow, Billy had the Power Lance, Trini had the Power Daggers, and Jason had the Power Sword. The quintet faced challenges when it came to battling Rita Repulsa's monsters, but they defeated them and solved them quickly.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Take Me Home - A Movie Review
I have $83. Is that enough to get us across the country? After circling various highways, Take Me Home drove into theaters in 2011. Desperate to run away from their current lives, Claire steps into a fraud taxi driven by Thom. They take an unplanned road trip to California and encounter roadblocks and arguments.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things - A Movie Review
We’ll figure everything out eventually, just like this time loop we’re cursed in. After breaking free from a time loop, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things appeared in theaters in 2021. Mark and Margaret are two teenagers stuck in a time loop. As they figure out what it all means, they journey to distinguish life’s perfect moments.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
Review: Inside Out 2
While I didn't see the first Inside Out movie in theatres, I am a long-time fan of it. Insight Out does a great job of making our emotions, our instincts, understandable, rationalising without making excuses. I haven't enjoyed a Psychological deep-dive so much since my Beloved got me hooked into Sanders Sides. (She's still smug about that)
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in Geeks
The Role of Microcontrollers (MCUs) in Advanced Energy Storage Systems
In the evolving landscape of energy storage systems, the Microcontroller Unit (MCU) has emerged as a pivotal component, managing the intricate operations required for efficient and secure energy storage. As storage technologies, particularly lithium-ion batteries, become more sophisticated and prevalent, MCUs are tasked with overseeing critical functions such as monitoring device status, managing user interfaces, controlling power outputs, and facilitating communication. This central role underscores the MCU's importance in enhancing battery life, optimizing user experience, and maximizing energy efficiency.
By George2 years ago in Geeks
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S02EP1
DISCLAIMER: Do not read this review unless you have seen the first episode of House of the Dragon, season 2, as it contains a lot of spoilers!
By WHB KHN2 years ago in Geeks
Power Rangers Review: "Day of the Dumpster"
You know, I've been a hardcore Power Rangers fan since the franchise started all the way back in 1993. The series is still going on strong even now with its many incarnations, though like many fans, I often tend to look back at the classic episodes from the early years. I have written a few Power Rangers related stories on here, and I've been planning to write some episodic reviews for a long while now. It wouldn't be literally every episode, just the ones that stand out the most and feature some of the most historic moments.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
House of the Dragon
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3. This is where the internet (at least the side of it that has read Fire and Blood) believes that Rhaenys is going to die. That said, the last episode really didn’t do much to progress the actual war part of this war so I suppose we will see. Honestly I think what made Game of Thrones so compelling was the political conversations and moves being made, that occasionally led to battle. But House of the Dragon really isn’t doing much of either. They seem to be spending more time on the interpersonal relationships of each side which were not relevant parts of the book at all. Alicent isn’t even mentioned for like 100 pages of the dance so why am I seeing her so much? Anyway just further proof that the writing team doesn’t understand their source material.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "American Ninja Warrior: Couples Championship 2024"
American Ninja Warrior: Couples Championship 2024 has finished. Again I'm late to the game. It was another entertaining episode but I kind of remember why these are somewhat forgettable but fun episodes. There's highs and lows to this but it also feels like a whole season all wrapped up into one episode.
By Brian Anonymous2 years ago in Geeks