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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
"Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson" by Jeff Guinn - Book Review
When you hear the name Charles Manson, what does it conjure in your mind? A menacing serial killer, a degenerate 60s hippie, or maybe a crazy jailed convict? Guinn takes readers on a journey through Manson's life in ways never before seen.
By Kristen Barenthaler3 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Whiplash"
Whiplash is a dramatic movie that came out back in 2014. It's an interesting time because it was at a time when society was increasingly understanding of political correctness. There are a ton of scenes in this movie that will traumatize a lot of people nowadays. At the time when this movie came out it was still quite shocking. That's not to say we weren't totally surprised either.
By Brian Anonymous3 years ago in Geeks
10 Best Shows Like "Wednesday" To Watch On Netflix
Wednesday has rocketed to success in its first season, becoming Netflix's third-most-watched English-language series in just two weeks. Although no official announcement has been made, fans are anticipating the inevitable second season of the supernatural horror comedy.
By Aaftab Pinjari3 years ago in Geeks
Sighted and Sounded Out
The list is out; the magazine will arrive here soon; the controversy grows. Every ten years, the British Film Institute puts out a special issue of their magazine called 'Sight and Sound: The 100 Greatest Films of All Time'. The list is compiled from the votes of academics, insiders, critics, and - as a novelty - even directors. There is one for critics and one specifically for directors and the twain often do not meet. But this year, it seems like they are screaming at each other over the holiday meal without letting the other side get in a single word.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Geeks
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Movie Review: The Much Deserved Addition To The Avatar Franchise
James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water releasing in theaters on 16 December 2022, 13 years after breaking box office records in 2009. With a total budget for the franchise estimated to reach $1 Billion. Jake Sully lives with his newfound family, founded on the extrasolar moon Pandora. But when a familiar danger comes to finish what was started earlier, Jake must join Neytiri and the Navi race's army to protect their home.
By Aaftab Pinjari3 years ago in Geeks
Animation - not just for kids
For ages, the stubborn statement that anything that is drawn (and by extension, animated) is for children. Even after titans like The Simpsons or South Park made their way into pop culture, the idea remained: animation was a somehow lesser medium for storytelling than live action. Even in this day and age, creators like Guillermo del Toro (who has a few animated passion projects himself, such as The Tales of Arcadia or the umpteenth new Pinocchio movie this year) spoke up against the discrimination of animation as a medium. And while del Toro's animated movies and series aren't neccesarelly ones I'd categorize as "adult animation", the fact remains: animation still has a long way to go.
By John H. Knight3 years ago in Geeks
Holiday in Handcuffs - A Movie Review
How long until your family finds out that you kidnapped me? Strapped into handcuffs and released to theaters in 2006, Holiday in Handcuffs is about a young woman who kidnaps a ransom guy. Decoying him as her boyfriend so she can make her family happy for once, the holiday takes an unexpected turn.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The World's End"
The World's end came out back in 2013. I was so excited when I heard this movie was coming out back in the day. Being a fan of both Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz I was expecting great things for this next iteration. It had the same great ensemble back together again and seemed like it was following in the footsteps of its predecessors. I was definitely disappointed when I first saw this movie.
By Brian Anonymous3 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Hot Fuzz"
Hot fuzz is a movie that came out back in 2007. I was a fan of Shaun of the Dead so I was totally on board when I originally heard of this movie. It had all the same players involved and to be honest it's got the same tone. If you liked Shaun of the Dead you're going to love this one even though they're totally different genres.
By Brian Anonymous3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Vespertine'
From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling, “dark coming-of-age adventure” (Culturess) about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
