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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
‘Buried’ Can’t Keep Ryan Reynolds in a Box
t’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since Buried was released. I can only imagine that the pitch for 90 minutes of a man in a coffin must have been difficult; and for a movie with all its restrictions, Buried has its fair share of positive and negative attributes. Without a doubt, though, the star of the show is Ryan Reynolds. Granted, he’s the only on-screen character, but Reynolds truly demonstrates the range he has as an actor. Most of us are familiar with Ryan Reynolds playing different versions of himself (or Wade Wilson/Deadpool). So, it’s refreshing to see him take on a non-comedic role! Buried also contains an important message, but sadly, it feels rather sidelined.
By MovieBabble5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "17 Again"
17 Again came out back in 2009. I remember seeing this movie back then and enjoying it but I wasn't too sure how it would translate to 2020. It didn't hurt that I didn't have any interest of anything that was on at the time. After watching it I noticed new things that I didn't really notice before. There are a ton of things that would probably be frowned upon today of course but I'll get to that.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Review of ‘Nobody Knows But You'
Synopsis The nail-bitingly intense story of a summer at camp that ends in a disturbing death--and depicts a powerful friendship that won't ever be forgotten. Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Broken Things. Maybe a killer only looks like a killer in the moment just before, during, or after. Maybe a liar, a good one, never shows it. Kayla is still holding on to Lainie's secrets. After all, Lainie is Kayla's best friend. And despite Lainie's painful obsession with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, and the ways he has tried to come between them, friends don't spill each other's secrets. They don't betray each other's trust. The murder at the end of the summer doesn't change all that. Besides--Kayla knows that the truth is not the whole story.
By Cyn's Workshop5 years ago in Geeks
Documentary Review: 'Ursula Von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own'
As a younger man I hated the art world. I hated the pretension, the excess, the ludicrous amounts of money paid for creations that made no logical sense to my immature mind. I still have some issues with the money spent on art in a country where we still have people living hand to mouth. That said, I have come around somewhat on the art world in general. The market for art is about people with money, the art is about the artist.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
'The Antenna' - Indie Film Review
The Antenna is a story about a dystopian Turkey where the government tries to control and manipulate society. The way they control the society is by installing TV antennas to homes throughout the country. Set in a crumbling apartment building that is owned by by Cihan (Levent Unsal) and superintendent Mehmet (Ihsal Onal). The latter has to supervise the installation of the new antenna. That is, until the installer falls from the rooftop and dies. After that, things start getting very strange as a new broadcast called The Midnight Bulletin starts to broadcast at midnight. The viewers are pretty much being hypnotized. With the mystery of the black ooze that possesses them once they touch it, everyone starts killing each other. This film has the feel of 2009’s The Signal and a vibe comparable to Dark City and Jacob’s Ladder. As you continue reading this review, be aware that it may be mildly spoilery.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
Why I think 'American Beauty' is problematic
American Beauty- One of the first films suggested by a professor for me to watch. First-year in my film writing major and I was curious about getting a chance to finally watch this movie. (I know, it's probably silly it took me this long to watch the movie, but in my defense, I'm a sucker for rewatching films until I'm red in the face. Since picking this major, my filmography has thus expanded) With all the rave reviews I was getting from peers about this film, I truly wanted to watch it UNTIL I saw the poster.
By Jamería Blain5 years ago in Geeks
The Best Thing About Netflix's 'Hollywood' Is Also Its Biggest Problem
Ryan Murphy's latest project, the Netflix miniseries Hollywood, premiered on the streamer on May 1st, 2020 to mixed reviews. Nevertheless, it has received a slew of Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie (newcomer Jeremy Pope as Archie Coleman, an aspiring screenwriter).
By Svetlana Sterlin5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Enter The Fat Dragon"
Enter the Fat Dragon is a movie that came out in 2020 that stars Donnie Yen. I really liked the concept of the movie but in the end I think they have a bit of an identity crisis. At certain points I thought maybe Donnie Yen wants to become the next Jackie Chan but he doesn't really need to. It does have it's own identity but it's heavily inspired by a lot of other movies.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Movie Critique: Uptown Girls
This movie has been one of my favorite underrated films now this film is free on YouTube. The films open at a young girl's voiceover telling the story. It shows a young girl walking alone in the middle of the night on her way to Coney Island then fast-forwarding in a spinning circular motion of the story of the young girl now all grown up living on her own in a huge apartment with her pet pig Mu moving around in front of the camera. That young girl was Molly Gunn.
By Gladys W. Muturi5 years ago in Geeks
Footloose (1984) - A Movie Review
Don’t ever stop the music. Don’t ever stop dancing. Footloose danced its way into theaters in 1984. Ren McCormack and his mother move to Bomont, Texas a small conservative town. Dancing is banned. Fighting to bring spirits back up in this broken town, Ren’s rebellious attitude makes townfolk open up and think.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
