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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
My Review of "Promising Young Woman"
Promising Young Woman is a movie that I heard through the grapevine but never seen that much coverage in media. It's a little surprising since there are quite a lot of bigger actors in this movie. I went into the movie with very little knowledge of the movie and to be honest that's the best way to watch it. The less you know the better because the suspenseful scenes will be that much more impactful. There are twists and turns in this windy road that you want to get lost in.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra by Sarah Kuhn
The Introduction I went into this audio book with very little information about the series, having never read any of the comics in which she features. Now that I've finished listening to the story those comics have worked their way into a very high position on my TBR list!
By David Heyman4 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Kate"
As an ever growing influx of female led assassin films following on the footsteps of Gunpowder Milkshake, Jolt and The Protege, Netflix tries it's hand again with Kate. It feels a bit on the nose, this trend as it feels as if these studios are simply making half developed films for the sake of checking of a box for diversity. Sadly, the film is largely unimaginative nor is it original as the action flick deploys flashbacks poorly to help fill in the blanks of a barren plot while also having horribly predictable plot twists. That being said, it is still a fun watch largely due to tremendous talent that is Mary Elizabeth Winstead. Ever since her debut way back in Scott Pilgrim as the lovable and mysterious Ramona Flowers, Winstead has been a stand out in films such as Birds of Prey, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Final Destination and even appearing on the hit television show Fargo. Most of her appearances have always been relegated to a co-star so it is nice to see her get her time to shine and she really excels in the action department. Even more impressive, it seems as if she did most of her stunts throughout this often times brutal action romp. The film has it's share of issues, but Winstead and the action on hand really make up for any shortcomings.
By Nick Cavuoti4 years ago in Geeks
Percy Jackson, You Son of a God
If you're a football fan, you get asked where you were when you first witnessed your team winning a match. If you're a music lover you get asked which artist you went to see at your very first concert. But when you're a book lover, nobody asks where you were when you first discovered your favourite book.
By Leigh Hooper4 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Malignant"
James Wan has made staple horror franchises that have gone on to reinvent the genre. Other directors have tried to take his sub genre of torture porn, like he used in the Saw franchise or even the old familial 70's haunted home sub genre, like The Conjuring and Insidious franchises. He is a very accomplished director when it comes to scares while also delving more into the campiness that is prevalent in today's blockbuster films. That campiness he injected into Aquaman and The Fast and Furious franchises must have crept it's way into the making of Malignant as it is one of the most uneven and campy horror films that have been made in a long time. At times it even feels like Wan is simply playing with his fans and viewers with this wacky, nonsensical film. His eye for creating stunning visual effects is still present as is his ability to film a tense scene in one shot, but and again maybe intentionally, the film never makes sense but at it's core is a rather interesting film.
By Nick Cavuoti4 years ago in Geeks
Wandering The Imajica
My favourite book is Clive Barker’s “Imajica” . I have read many books that have taken me to other worlds. Michael Moorcock’s Multiverse based Eternal Champion still takes me to unbelievable but familiar places with magic , time travel , demons and swords and supernatural foes. The books seldom transgress 150 pages but they take you all round alternate versions of our own reality.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Geeks
The Wind Rises: Miyazaki's Magnum Opus
I'll come out and say it right off the bat--The Wind Rises is by far one of my favorite films of all time. Released in 2013 and directed by the world-renowned, highly accoladed director, Hayao Miyazaki, The Wind Rises marks Miyazaki's eleventh directed film, and up until a few years ago (before the announcement of his twelfth film, How Do You Live?), was also regarded as his last.
By Paige Skotnicki4 years ago in Geeks
Review of Netflix Series: iZombie
I've not always been a fan of horror. Too much of it centers around gore and spraying blood and splattering brains. Or, it is too realistic. I really don't need my sleep or sanity disturbed by terrors of horrific individuals that get their kicks in mutilation and murder. It just isn't my thing. But now and again, something pops up in the horror genre than intrigues me. Such was the case with iZombie.
By Pam Reeder4 years ago in Geeks
Star Wars: Tempest Runner by Cavan Scott
A Starcanon Review - Mild Spoilers Ahead! The Setup Tempest Runner is a great example of what can be done with the growing medium of audio books, though I suppose technically this is really an audio drama since it was written specifically to be performed in this way. At this point in time I've only listened to a few Star Wars audio books, but compared to many others they are hitting all the right notes.
By David Heyman4 years ago in Geeks
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Review — An Emotionally Resonant Musical
What if I told you there was a new movie coming out from Stephen Chbosky, the director of Wonder and The Perks of Being a Wallflower? I’d have your attention. What if I told you this movie features music from Pasek and Paul, the songwriters of La La Land and The Greatest Showman? You’re throwing money at your laptop now, aren’t you?
By Jonathan Sim4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Val"
Val is a biographical documentary of the life and times of Val Kilmer. It was released recently in 2021 however the footage taken from it spans all the way to his early childhood. Many of us remember him in such popular movies as Batman, The Saint and Tombstone. He's been in so many great movies but we never really saw the man behind the actor. This film will make you understand what kind of person he is and what kind of artist he's become.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
