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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Review of 'Blood Like Magic'
A rich, dark urban fantasy debut following a teen witch who is given a horrifying task: sacrificing her first love to save her family’s magic. The problem is, she’s never been in love—she’ll have to find the perfect guy before she can kill him.
By Cyn's Workshop4 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: Murder Faux Paws by T.C. LoTempio
I was given a free e-copy of this novel by NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. When a local PI’s untimely death is ruled a suicide by the police, budding sleuth Nora Charles has no intention of letting sleeping dogs lie—or sleeping cats, for that matter. Certain it was a case of foul play, Nora rouses her trusty sidekick Nick and launches an investigation of her own. Then a second PI is murdered, and Nora knows the two men were on to something—and that she’s on to something too.
By Caitlin Gonya4 years ago in Geeks
Golden Stones of Cinema: La Notte
"Da chi è questa lettera?" ("From whom is this letter?") "È la tua." ("It's yours.") The second film in Michelangelo Antonioni's Modern Discontent Trilogy (three films loosely associated with one another for their similtude of themes and ambience), "La Notte" can easily be overlooked due to it having been sandwhiched between two others that have arguably had the greater cinematic impact. Whereas "L'Avventura" (The Adventure) was the first to present the abnormally slow pacing by which the trilogy was so notably characterized, "L'Eclisse" (The Eclipse) will forever be noted for its bold end sequence that pushed beyond the limits of what an expected narrative could accomplish at the time. Each of these three films are driven by their respective protagonist's alienation from social modernity, and their narratives tend to grow trivial as each of them progresses. "L'Avventura" deals with a mystery that never gets solved (done purposely to showcase the aloofness of individuals), and "L'Eclisse" deals with two people who attempt to get romantically involved but remain withdrawn nonetheless (once again, done deliberately). Although I admire Antonioni's boldness to make such films, I give "La Notte" the edge over the other two due to its accomplishment in illustrating all these daring themes while still maintaining some relevance to its storyline and allowing for attachment to its characters.
By Gabriele Del Busso4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian"
Aziz Ansari: Nightclub Comedian is Netflix's latest comedy standup special. Here Aziz goes back to the Comedy Cellar in New York City to a surprised audience. This place has a special place in Aziz's heart and we see how things have come full circle.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Minari"
Minari was one of the critical hit movies back in 2020. I never got around to seeing it because it looked like a boring movie to me. Seeing as it started streaming on Prime I thought I might as well check it out while I can. If it turns out to be a boring movie then I can cut it off and move on to another movie. Thankfully this movie had me hooked from the beginning.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
'Passing': A Blerd's Eye View
Remember when Taylor Swift basically took the music world by storm with her amazing banjo-picking rendition of Earth Wind and Fire’s R&B classic September a little over three years ago, prompting many in the Black community to praise Swift as a musical genius, dubbing her an honorary queen of soul, and even extending to her a lifetime invitation to the “cookout”?
By Ice Blerd Ben4 years ago in Geeks
'Only Murders In The Building': A Blerds Eye View
I find the real mystery surrounding the Hulu Original, star-studded whodunit, Only Murders In The Building (2021), is its 100% Tomatometer critic rating (that’s right, 100%) and the overwhelmingly positive audience reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.
By Ice Blerd Ben4 years ago in Geeks
When You Finish Saving the World - A Sundance Review
Who knows what kids know about their parents. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022, When You Finish Saving the World is a film about a mother and son constantly at battle with one another. Seeking out replacements, they each experience life-fulfilling lessons.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
