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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.

"Christmas Carol, OY! Hanukkah, Merry Kwanzaa, Happy Ramadan".
In what bills itself from ages 5 years old to 105 years old, "Christmas Carol, OY! Hanukkah, Merry Kwanzaa, Happy Ramadan" is more to keep children's attention I think rather than an adults. It is not because of the plays plot, but rather because of the marionette's. The Theater for the New City is famous for shows with puppetry (Bead and Puppet as well as others). Like Bread and Puppet, this play is based on radical undertones; poking fun at religion and capitalism, "Xmas Carol" has a very thin plot at best and is loosely based on Dickens "A Christmas Carol".
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).5 years ago in Geeks
Last Christmas - A Movie Review
Last Christmas, I gave you my heart - to help you find a new meaning. Released to theaters in 2019, Last Christmas revolves around a woman who makes terrible decisions. Trying to make better of her life, Kate meets someone. Tom opens her eyes to the world, challenging her to accept the values of life and family.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
B+ films
There are plenty of films in my opinion that were right there, they could've been absolute classics but they missed the mark for one reason or another. These "flaws" or "miscues" or what ever you want to call it could be thanks to poor directing, major plot-holes, subpar acting, subpar script writing. It really doesn't matter exactly what the flaw(s) are/is.
By Dyllon Rodillon5 years ago in Geeks
Three Avengers Who Ride Tallest
He arrives usually on horseback and is met with questioning eyes by strangers in town. The rider may not arrive seeking justice, but he will find a cause to fight for. He is a drifter. He is a professional. He is The Avenger.
By Stu E5 years ago in Geeks
Camp Cretaceus
Dinosaurs run amok in this latest installment of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World franchise, which is set to have multiple seasons, the second one coming in 2021. The first season contains only eight episodes has plenty of room for the show to grow and develop. Now I must admit I was hopeful at first. I mean, it couldn't possibly be as bad as Jurassic Park 3, now could it? The first season opens up with what looks to be an expedition, but it turns out to be the show's main central character Darius playing a game set in a Jurassic type world. As the show goes on, we find out that once Darius has completed his game, he has been accepted into a proto-type summer camp set on Isla sorna, once home to Jurassic park and current home of Jurassic world. While the main story is focused on Darius and his obsession with dinosaurs and the relationship between his father, there are other stories running parallel to it. After all, this is a Jurassic park show, and we need some mystery and intrigue. Now when Darius gets to camp, he is greeted by his camp counselors, one of which is steadfast, the other one not so much, and his fellow campers, which is your usual clichÃ©d mix from the nerd to the loner and everything in between. The show in of itself does try to be entertaining at times, with the kids spending time with each other while trying to build bonds and friendships, but it just seems cluttered half the time with people always being in danger from the park's resident dinos. The locations are your standard mix of buildings one would expect to find in a theme park type setting with the exception of the genetics lab where the kids get to see first hand how the dinosaurs who populate the island are made by the famous Dr. Wu, but the show doesn't really go into specifics with this if you want to know watch Jurassic park or read the novel. Now the one redeeming factor for me was that it had dinosaurs consistently on-screen, and there are some who make their screen appearance for the first time. However, it still is a Jurassic world show so expect dinos to cause all kinds of chaos and mayhem, leaving people in peril possibly stranded on Isla sorna. Now don't get me wrong Jurassic park is one of the best films of all time, and the novel even more so, but for me, this show just falls flat. All in all, this is a kids show, and maybe I shouldn't be too harsh, but the writing is lackluster, Darius is way too excited at times, which can be annoying for some people, and the typical element of big conglomerates and their spies are in plain site not to mention the hidden agendas that are there too whether it be the campers themselves or the staff that work at the park. Now maybe this is just meant to be a time filler for kids with just action and no meaningful storylines or arcs, but I hope this show does better the next go around, and the writing is better with a more in-depth look into each character. The show as a whole, from the dinosaurs to the kids, gets a more polished feel; instead, oh, there's dinosaurs loose, the kids are in trouble for the umpteenth time, and the grownups are nowhere in sight. My overall score for season one is a C-.
By Mark lewis [bitwima]5 years ago in Geeks
Top New inspirational Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship is something that demands you to acquire new skills and knowledge each day. Rightly so, in a world with a competitive business landscape, it has become important than ever to be stronger in your game. While there can be several ways such as books, courses, videos, etc., to get the knowledge you are looking for, not everyone has the time to dedicate to these activities. Some entrepreneurs are already occupied with so much workload that they don't even time for themselves.
By Benedict Howard5 years ago in Geeks
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - review (Netflix)
Brief synopsis: successful blues singer, Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), heads north to Chicago to meet up with her band to make a recording of some of her songs. One of her band, Levee (Chadwick Boseman) causes a rift with his ambition and passion.
By Q-ell Betton5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Dora and the Lost City of Gold"
Dora and the Lost City of Gold came out quietly in theatres in 2019. It's a big surprise to me that there was little fanfare for this movie as Dora The Explorer was a very popular cartoon for kids back in the day. Now she's grown up and still exploring. I think those that grew up watching that show might want to check this movie out.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Ford v Ferrari (2019)- Review
Ford v Ferrari is drama based on the real story of Ford Motor Company trying to enter the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. The film introduces Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon), a former driver who won Le Mans in 1959 & owner of Shelby American a vehicle manufacturing company which he founded after his career as a racing driver was cut short due to medical conditions. Further, we are acquainted with Ken Miles (Christian Bale) a British racing driver and a part-time mechanic. Miles has a reputation of being a hot-head and being hard to work with.
By The Couch Review5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Schulz Saves America"
Schulz Saves America is a comedy series by Andrew Schulz that came out in 2020. The material that is talked about is very much like a comedy newscast much like the daily show or other shows of that nature. His episodes are however much shorter and are focused on specific topics for each episode.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Pixar's SparkShorts | Disney+ Review
I think I'm now at a moment in my life where I now watch TV and movies solely on streaming platforms as opposed to on actual TV channels. From Netflix to Disney+, I spend a lot of my time browsing the many shelves of mainstream and indie choices of movies and shows at my disposal.
By Joe Harris5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Life in a Year"
Life in a Year is a movie that I could see being targeted directly to adolescents so obviously I'm not going to get it. Bare with me as I explain why I think it hit the right notes but also fails in my eyes. I can see how a lot of people may enjoy this movie and it does the right things to cater to its target audience. Movies aren't supposed to be real they're supposed to give us ranges of emotions and immerse us into their worlds.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks