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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Film review: Toy Story 4
There are those of us (myself included) who would argue that the first three Toy Story episodes stand as the finest trilogy in Hollywood history, and for us Toy Story 4 was a nerve-wracking prospect. Nine years ago, Toy Story 3 seemed to be the perfect farewell to a perfect series, so another instalment was about as welcome as a moustache and sunglasses painted on the Mona Lisa. We needn’t have worried. It’s clear within minutes that the new cartoon, directed by Josh Cooley, will be as gorgeously animated and as generously sprinkled with jokes as Pixar’s best work, and any lingering misgivings melt away in the warm glow of seeing Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and the rest of the loveable, misfit gang back together.
By Many A-Sun3 years ago in Geeks
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners | Love, Death, and Cyberpunk
I’m usually the last to admit that I’m picky when it comes to anime, but here I am, ready to confess my anime sins. Compared to where the industry was some ten years ago, Japanese animation has become a worldwide mainstream topic for people from all walks of life. Back in the day, anime felt more niche, like a dirty secret that you had to keep hidden otherwise you’d be bullied for it at school. Many more shows then flew under the radar and coming across good ones felt like you had uncovered a hidden gem.
By Amanda Starks3 years ago in Geeks
Werewolf by Night Review
Marvel has earned the good graces of their loyal fanbase. If not they would not be able to have these smaller scale productions such as Werewolf by Night which allows them to do a deep dive into their character roster. Let's get right into it. Was Werewolf by Night a success for Marvel?
By Reel Vibes3 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Gallants"
Gallants is a kung fu movie that came out back in 2010. The spoken language of the movie is Cantonese and unfortunately my Cantonese isn't the best. I was surprisingly still able to understand what was going on in this movie. However, a lot of the nuances and subtle jokes flew way over my head.
By Brian Anonymous3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Book of Night'
Charlie Hall has never found a lock she couldn’t pick, a book she couldn’t steal, or a bad decision she wouldn’t make. She's spent half her life working for gloamists, magicians who manipulate shadows to peer into locked rooms, strangle people in their beds, or worse. Gloamists guard their secrets greedily, creating an underground economy of grimoires. And to rob their fellow magicians, they need Charlie. Now, she’s trying to distance herself from past mistakes, but going straight isn’t easy. Bartending at a dive, she’s still entirely too close to the corrupt underbelly of the Berkshires. Not to mention that her sister Posey is desperate for magic, and that her shadowless and possibly soulless boyfriend has been keeping secrets from her. When a terrible figure from her past returns, Charlie descends back into a maelstrom of murder and lies. Determined to survive, she’s up against a cast of doppelgängers, mercurial billionaires, gloamists, and the people she loves best in the world — all trying to steal a secret that will allow them control of the shadow world and more.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
Sex with Superheroes
I was put on the spot with this one. Imagine it for a moment: you are a student, attempting to impress an editor with an idea for an article you think will truly knock it out of the park, and you come up with the idea of playing out a fantasy involving fictional characters with plenty of 'what-ifs'. And yes, I did come up with a list that I felt was the best representation of what we all suspect and choose not to explore. And that editor was not impressed...but I was. And I still am. And I hope you can be once I state my case for each figure and try to judge them by some pretty fair criteria.
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles: Return of the Rocket Men Review
One of the breakaway hits of the Companion Chronicles series was John Dorney's "The Rocket Men", a powerfully emotional tale that introduced a brand new foe for the Doctor in the form of the Rocket Men. The jetpack-wielding pirates were a surprise hit with listeners, as was the story's emotional content, and a sequel was quickly developed. Now with a new writer and a new companion, however, could this sequel capture the same magic as the original, while still offering listeners something new and fresh? In a word - yes. Emphatically. "Return of the Rocket Men" is a perfect sequel, in that it recaptures what you loved about "The Rocket Men", but it also offers a completely new take on what made it a success. It makes, therefore, for a sequel that won't leave you disappointed, no matter what your expectations are for this story.
By Joseph A. Morrison3 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Men in Black II"
Men in Black II came out back in 2002. It's a full five years after the original movie. I wouldn't expect the special effects and movie to be as bad as this. If you've seen my review of the first movie you can see that I actually loved it. That's why I was shocked that I never saw any of the sequels. Now it's time to remedy this and boy was I in for a surprise.
By Brian Anonymous3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Lady Smoke'
The Kaiser murdered Theodosia's mother, the Fire Queen, when Theo was only six. He took Theo's country and kept her prisoner, crowning her Ash Princess—a pet to toy with and humiliate for ten long years. That era has ended. The Kaiser thought his prisoner weak and defenseless. He didn't realize that a sharp mind is the deadliest weapon. Theo no longer wears a crown of ashes. She has taken back her rightful title, and a hostage—Prinz Soren. But her people remain enslaved under the Kaiser's rule, and now she is thousands of miles away from them and her throne. To get them back, she will need an army. Only, securing an army means she must trust her aunt, the dreaded pirate Dragonsbane. And according to Dragonsbane, an army can only be produced if Theo takes a husband. Something an Astrean Queen has never done. Theo knows that freedom comes at a price, but she is determined to find a way to save her country without losing herself.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
Reading Recommendation: 5 Books Perfect for Spooky Season
Not only is October obviously the prime month for all things creepy and crawly, it's also the first month that fall really feels like it's settled in. Wrap up in your favorite flannel, pour yourself a cup of pumpkin spice, and get lost with one (or all!) of these book recommendations:
By Laura Presley3 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Woman King"
Woman King comes out recently to a not too stellar fall lineup in 2022. I haven't had a huge itch to go to the cinemas in a while but that's mainly because I'm not huge into horror movies. Otherwise I'd be all over it. This was probably the most enticing movie for me to watch for September. I didn't even get to watch it until October!
By Brian Anonymous3 years ago in Geeks
