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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Bugonia . Top Story - December 2025.
Okay so I have a love-hate relationship with Yorgos Lanthimos. He is either brilliant, or he’s a self indulgent mess with no message of any kind and there really doesn’t seem to be any in between. So watching his movies is tedious. That said he always manages to pull in actors that I love so I always bite the bullet and watch whatever he puts out. This year's entry is Bugonia. And from a hit or miss director this one is a hit.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a month ago in Geeks
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us Season 2 Review
When Maxton Hall – The World Between Us premiered, it quickly became one of the surprise international hits of its year—an irresistible blend of elite-school drama, slow-burn romance, and emotional intensity. Based on Mona Kasten’s bestselling Save trilogy, Season 1 ended with heartbreak, unanswered questions, and a promise of much deeper conflict ahead. Season 2 fulfills that promise with striking confidence. It is richer, more mature, and more emotionally resonant than its predecessor—an evolution that elevates the series from addictive teen romance to a genuinely powerful character-driven drama.
By James S Popeabout a month ago in Geeks
My Secret Santa: A Cozy Holiday Romance Wrapped in Warmth and Second Chances
Holiday movies occupy a unique corner of our cultural landscape. They arrive every year like old friends—predictable, comforting, and full of nostalgic magic. Among the many festive releases that have filled streaming platforms and cable lineups, My Secret Santa stands out as a film that leans wholeheartedly into the genre’s charm while offering enough emotional sincerity to make it memorable. It’s a gentle, heartwarming story that celebrates connection, forgiveness, and the joy of discovering unexpected love during the season when anything feels possible.
By James S Popeabout a month ago in Geeks
BBC iPlayer in Italy
BBC iPlayer has agreements with different content creators and studios to offer their content. These agreements are on a geographical basis. BBC iPlayer has the rights to distribute its content in the UK region only. However, you can use reliable VPN to unblock BBC iPlayer content in Italy.
By James S Popeabout a month ago in Geeks
Weapons
Weapons was the talk of the internet when it first came out, but the response seemed to be like a flash in the pan. Honestly that’s part of the reason I put some distance between my watch and the film's release date unless it's something I’m dying to see. Not that I ever believe public opinion anyway but it's nice to see if the film's quality holds up against the internet’s attention span.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a month ago in Geeks
A Tribe Called Quest: The Legacy in Their Last Goodbye
“When's the last time you heard a funky diabetic?” — Phife Dawg A line that’s become both iconic and heartbreaking. It hits differently when you know it came from one of hip-hop’s greatest voices. A man who helped shape an entire generation’s sound, and who wasn’t here to see the release of A Tribe Called Quest’s final album.
By MB | Stories & Moreabout a month ago in Geeks
Revisiting The Visitors: How a 1993 French Comedy Became a Timeless Cultural Gem
Some films survive because they are masterpieces. Others survive because they are quirky, unpolished, chaotic, and utterly unforgettable. The Visitors (Les Visiteurs, 1993), the cult-classic French comedy directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, belongs squarely in the latter category—and that’s exactly why it continues to charm audiences decades later. Equal parts slapstick, satire, and absurdist fantasy, the film blends medieval mayhem with modern-day madness in a way that still feels fresh, even in a world saturated with time-travel stories.
By James S Popeabout a month ago in Geeks
Oh. What. Fun.: A Holiday Film That Surprises More Than It Sparkles
Holiday films are usually predictable. We expect twinkling lights, cozy sweaters, old romances rekindled, and the ultimate reassurance that everything will be okay by Christmas morning. Oh. What. Fun.—a 2023 dark comedy set during a dysfunctional family’s Christmas Eve gathering—does not offer that kind of comfort. Instead, it flips the holiday-movie formula on its head, delivering a sharper, messier, and surprisingly genuine story about family chaos, hidden wounds, and the complicated love that binds people who drive each other crazy.
By James S Popeabout a month ago in Geeks
How to Watch CW in Australia?
The CW (The CW Television Network) is a major American broadcast network known for its shows targeting younger adults (like Riverdale, The Flash, Supernatural) and increasingly for sports (LIV Golf, NASCAR), offering free, ad-supported streaming via its app and website (cwtv.com) in addition to its traditional TV affiliates, and it's named from the "C" and "W" of its original owners, CBS and Warner Bros., now majority-owned by Nexstar Media Group.
By James S Popeabout a month ago in Geeks
NeverlandNEXT Chapter's "A Christmas Carol": A Moving and Festive Production
My chance of hope is being haunted by three spirits. For its second holiday season, NeverlandNEXT Chapter performed Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by Tony Bellerose. Ebenezer Scrooge despises the holidays and keeps everyone at arm's length. One night, he is visited by three specters, who show him his past, present, and future, to help him change his attitude for the better.
By Marielle Sabbag2 months ago in Geeks
The Tide Rises: Why Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 is Poised to Become a Global Phenomenon
The wait is over. After a critically acclaimed first season that finally delivered the faithful adaptation fans had craved for years, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is making a triumphant return with its second season, based on Rick Riordan’s beloved second novel, The Sea of Monsters 1 2. Premiering on December 10th on Disney+ and Hulu, the new season is already generating massive buzz, with early reviews and behind the scenes reports suggesting a significant leap in scale, stakes, and emotional depth This is not merely a continuation; it is an expansion, promising a more cinematic and epic quest that directly confronts the looming threat of the Great Prophecy. The core narrative of Season 2 centers on a desperate quest to save Camp Half-Blood itself. The magical borders of the camp are failing, and the only thing that can restore them is the legendary Golden Fleece, which is located in the Sea of Monsters known to mortals as the Bermuda Triangle 5. This quest is inherently more perilous and expansive than the first, forcing Percy, Annabeth, and Grover to leave the relative safety of the mortal world and venture into the treacherous domain of the gods and monsters.
By Bolt Movies2 months ago in Geeks
The Unbearable Lightness of Being a Sequel: Zootopia 2 Delivers Dazzling Fun with a Heavy Heart
After nearly a decade, the gates to the sprawling, vibrant metropolis of Zootopia have reopened, welcoming audiences back into a world where predator and prey coexist though not always peacefully. Zootopia 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 animated phenomenon, has arrived with a roar, immediately dominating the box office and sparking a fresh wave of critical discussion. The film sees the return of the beloved, mismatched police duo, Officer Judy Hopps, the determined bunny, and her cynical yet charming partner, Nick Wilde, the fox. While the critical consensus is overwhelmingly positive, praising its visual splendor and laugh out loud comedy, the film’s true success lies in its willingness to dive back into the messy, complex social allegories that defined the original
By Bolt Movies2 months ago in Geeks
