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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Some Like It Hot (1959) Review
Some Like It Hot (1959) is a classic comedy film directed by Billy Wilder, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies ever made and has become a cultural touchstone, with its iconic scenes and memorable dialogue still being referenced in popular culture today.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
The Father (2020) Review
The Father (2020) is a powerful and emotional drama that explores the effects of dementia on both the sufferer and their loved ones. Directed by Florian Zeller and based on his own play, the film stars Anthony Hopkins in a stunning performance as an elderly man struggling to come to terms with his fading memory and changing sense of reality.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
Batman Begins (2005) Review
Batman Begins (2005) is a thrilling and intense action movie directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Liam Neeson, and Katie Holmes. The film tells the origin story of Batman, exploring the character's psychological journey from a traumatized young man to a symbol of hope for the people of Gotham City.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
For a Few Dollars More (1965) Review
For a Few Dollars More (1965) is a classic Western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Gian Maria Volontè. It is the second film in Leone's "Dollars Trilogy," following A Fistful of Dollars (1964) and preceding The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
The Kid (1921) Review
The Kid (1921) is a silent comedy-drama film written, produced, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin. The film tells the story of the Tramp (Chaplin) who discovers an abandoned baby on the streets and decides to raise him as his own. The film is a masterpiece of early cinema and a testament to Chaplin's talent as a filmmaker and performer.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
ALIEN: The Best Adapted Roleplaying Game.
I was in highschool when I first played Leading Edge Games' Aliens: The Roleplaying Game. With literally nothing to compare it to in my then naive experience... it was awesome. A hexpaper plodding adventure using an all too complex Phoenix Command system. Breakout all the dice you've got. It was gonna be a long night. A ruleset that I could replay the 1986 sci-fi action film, ALIENS over and over again with my friends. It would quickly lose its luster as broader and easier game systems entered our lives. Leaving the Alien franchise as an indelible bookmark of my childhood, but a bookmark nonetheless. A bookmark nearly in danger of being forgotten.
By Lucas Diercouff3 years ago in Geeks
What We Did on Our Holiday - A Movie Review
Let’s go to the beach and make sand castles. What We Did on Our Holiday traveled to theaters in 2014. Getting on the road is no picnic for a family of five. Once they finally arrive in Scotland for the granddad’s 75th birthday, the kids hang out with their grandfather as the rest of the family bickers.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Dangal (2016) Review
"Dangal" is a 2016 Indian sports drama film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, and starring Aamir Khan as former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat. The film is based on the true story of Phogat, who trained his daughters Geeta and Babita to become champion wrestlers, breaking traditional gender roles in rural India.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
Downfall (2004) Review
"Downfall" is a 2004 German war film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, which tells the story of the last days of Adolf Hitler's life, as seen through the eyes of his secretary, Traudl Junge. The film is based on the memoirs of Junge, who was one of Hitler's personal secretaries from 1942 until his death in 1945. The movie is a powerful and harrowing account of the collapse of the Third Reich, and the madness and desperation that consumed Hitler in his final days.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
1917 (2019) Review
"1917" is a 2019 war film directed by Sam Mendes, set during World War I. The movie follows the journey of two young British soldiers, Lance Corporal Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Lance Corporal Schofield (George MacKay), who are tasked with delivering a crucial message to stop an attack that could lead to the deaths of hundreds of soldiers, including Blake's brother. The film is shot in a continuous one-shot style, which gives the impression that the events are happening in real-time and adds to the tension and realism of the story.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
Taare Zameen Par (2007) Review
"Taare Zameen Par" is a 2007 Indian film directed by Aamir Khan and produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film tells the story of an eight-year-old boy named Ishaan Awasthi, played by Darsheel Safary, who struggles with dyslexia and has difficulty fitting in with his classmates. The movie is a heartwarming and moving tale of how Ishaan's life is transformed when he meets a compassionate art teacher named Ram Shankar Nikumbh, played by Aamir Khan.
By Nishank Koul3 years ago in Geeks
