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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
The Lost City
I grew up on romance novels. If it didn't have a picture of Fabio on the front what was the point of reading it?! I loved the unrealistic predictable nature of relationships and the easy access to intimacy and love. That wasn't all I was into, though. I was more so enthralled by a story when the right amount of adventure was sprinkled in. So, when I saw the trailers weeks ago for "The Lost City" the little girl in side me cried with joy. Needless to say, I saw it this weekend and it was everything a girl could want with some minor upgrades that reversed some of the sexism that I often had a hard time ignoring in my most cherished pastime.
By E. J. Strange4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Queenpins"
Queenpins is a movie that came out in 2021. I guess you could categorize it as a crime caper movie of sorts. What I didn't know was that this movie was loosely based off a true story. It's a shame I can't identify what was real and what wasn't but I liked what they did with some of the story in this one.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
Spider-Man: On My Way Home
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, which premiered in theaters on December 17th 2021, managed to break new ground for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and tether all the various types of Marvel fans together for an extremely endearing two hours and twenty-eight minutes. Being a Spider-Man fan my whole life, I was highly anticipating this film's release. Sitting in the audience that night with my sister, surrounded by strangers, I knew what was coming. But I had never fully comprehended how emotional the experience would make me. As the credits for ‘No Way Home’ rolled, I realized that the tether it had used to bring us all together was the same neat little bow the film used to complete something like sixteen years of my life. It felt nice to be whole, that tiny feeling of homesickness which I’d been harboring for the two universes previously canceled was finally cured, but the overwhelming feeling that I had grown up was a lot for me to deal with. It sounds silly and it probably is but when the movie ended, I was thinking about being that little girl who would watch ‘Spider-Man 3’ on bad days to distract herself and I didn’t want it to be over. This character who I’ve leaned on to get through bad days as a child, to deal with my growing anxieties as a teenager, and to find solace during my struggles with mental health as a young adult…each incarnation was together on the big screen. Years in the making, it came to this one point…an all-encompassing display of growth. I feel very lucky to have had the experience I did with Spider-Man, as I think it was truly the best little adventure.
By Jaime Burbatt4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Dawn, Her Dad & the Tractor"
Dawn, Her Dad & the Tractor is a very low budget Canadian film that came out in 2021. Although the main story talks about a specific situation, I'm sure a lot of us can still relate to it. It dives into some common issues we all have with families and the community our families live with.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
The 2022 Best Picture Nominees Ranked
After having viewed all of the Best Picture nominees, I compiled this list of what I believe to have been the worst and the best of the bunch. Each film is accompanied by three paragraphs: an anecdotal one, a second one (most important) that deals with the reasons I believe the film to hold its specified place in the ranking, and a third one that contains spoilers (in case you wish to watch the film but have not done so just yet). I am submitting this article now (Sunday afternoon), so I estimate it to be published sometime tomorrow, after the Oscars have aired. I believe this year to be less of a "Who will win the Oscar?" as I strongly think the winner to be an obvious choice if I am being perfectly honest, but I might be surprised tonight!
By Gabriele Del Busso4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "King Richard"
King Richard is a biographical movie that came out in 2021. It's based on the real life story of Richard Williams, the father of famous tennis superstars, Venus and Serena Williams. I've heard tidbits about how people liked this movie but then again biographical movies are usually good.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
Jedi Fallen Order
So, before we get into this it’s best to deal with the massive elephant in the room first. I can’t stand dark souls, and I generally think these games are ruining a lot of franchises by conflating repetition with skill. For me, and a good number of others judging by what I’ve seen posted elsewhere, this makes for very, very boring games. I mention this now, because JFO has been described as having ‘souls’ mechanics (something else that bugs me, because it is far from being the first game where if you die you lose all your progress, but I digress). This made me hesitant to try the game, because as much as I have loved previous Star Wars games, that one detail has killed any enjoyment of a game for me before.
By David Heyman4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The King's Man"
The King's Man is a prequel to the Kingsman franchise. I don't know how they keep reinventing themselves and not look entirely silly doing it but they pulled it off this time. The last entry The Kingsman: The Golden Circle was a little bit of a letdown for me. So I wasn't too sure about this newest entry.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
Free Samples - A Movie Review
I wonder what people I am going to meet while handing out ice cream. Free Samples in a 2012 film. Jillian, a Stanford Law dropout, is asked by her friend to work an ice cream truck for a day. Reluctantly accepting, she meets odd characters throughout the day. The day turns out to be more eye-opening than she let on.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Oscar Prognostication 2022
Nobody cares about the Oscars, but who cares? The cultural cachet of the Academy Awards dwindles every year, but my fascination holds ever strong. When it eventually becomes a measly TikTok broadcast with 100 viewers, I will love it all the same. Are you annoyed that your favorite big-name blockbusters didn't get invited to the party this year? Good! Go watch the People's Choice Awards. I'll be here by myself, cheering for films you've never heard of, having a grand old time. (Whether the Oscars should be an entertaining show for the largest possible viewing audience, or recognition for true cinematic excellence is a debate for another time.)
By Ryan Donovan4 years ago in Geeks
The Guilty - A Netflix Movie Review
Broken people save broken people. Be ready for your next case. The Guilty was released to Netflix in 2021. A 9-1-1 operator issues a call from a panicked woman. Tracing down her whereabouts, Joe is persistent to get her out of this situation.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
