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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Screening the Image
What is Postmodern cinema? A postmodern film's architecture is characterized by the subversion of the ordinary conventions of narrative structure, rather shaping narrative and meaning by breaking the frame and interrupting the spectator’s suspension of disbelief. Apocalypse Now, Pulp Fiction and Blade Runner use pastiche to knowingly reference moments and icons from other films, genres and media. In this paper I will examine different aspects of postmodern cinema, analyzing narrative structure, storytelling from multiple viewpoints, and the active shaping of meaning and how that affects the spectator’s sense of displacement. As a primary example, I will refer to Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now, a film that utilizes a considerable number of these postmodern tactics.
By Tess Trueheart5 years ago in Geeks
Inside Out - A Movie Review
Have you ever wondered what is going on in somebody’s head? Released to theaters in 2015, Inside Out is an animated Pixar film. Riley unexpectedly moves away with her parents. Her emotions - Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger - have a difficult time trying to handle this big change. After an incident, Joy and Sadness have to find their way back to headquarters to keep Riley happy.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Havenfall'
Synopsis Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that connects ancient worlds--each with their own magic--together. For generations, the inn has protected all who seek refuge within its walls, and any who disrupt the peace can never return. For Maddie Morrow, summers at the inn are more than a chance to experience this magic first-hand. Havenfall is an escape from reality, where her mother sits on death row accused of murdering Maddie's brother. It's where Maddie fell in love with handsome Fiorden soldier Brekken. And it's where one day she hopes to inherit the role of Innkeeper from her beloved uncle. But this summer, the impossible happens--a dead body is found, shattering everything the inn stands for. With Brekken missing, her uncle gravely injured, and a dangerous creature on the loose, Maddie suddenly finds herself responsible for the safety of everyone in Havenfall. She'll do anything to uncover the truth, even if it means working together with an alluring new staffer Taya, who seems to know more than she's letting on. As dark secrets are revealed about the inn itself, one thing becomes clear to Maddie--no one can be trusted, and no one is safe . . .
By Cyn's Workshop5 years ago in Geeks
The Lost Husband - A Netflix Movie Review
Everything in life is about to change - keep chugging it along. The Lost Husband is a 2020 Netflix film about a grieving young widow who takes her kids to live on her aunt’s farm. Based on the novel by Katherine Center, Libby is opened up to her emotions learning that she capable of more. Meeting James, a romance spurs as he helps her through this difficult time.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Crown Of Feathers
In the Crown of Feathers book, it is about a girl named Veronyka who happens to be an Animage who eventually becomes a Phoenix Rider. During her time living on the run from the group who is called the Council, having discriminated against animages for what had happened 16 years prior in a war that had nothing to do with her, Veronyka's "older" sister Val found 2 eggs containing phoenixes within them and one hatches to only end up bonding with Veronyka. In the end, Veronyka and Val go their separate ways and Veronyka not only meets a guy named Sev on the day that they choose to separate, Veronyka eventually meets Tristan while under the disguise of a young boy named Nyk in order to finally become a proper Phoenix Rider in the end.
By Liridona Berisha5 years ago in Geeks
The New Mutants Movie Review
At long last, the final film in the 20th Century Fox X-Men line of films, The New Mutants, has been released. Set in a dilapidated mental healthcare facility, the film focuses on the titular team of young mutants uncovering a sinister conspiracy while also fighting their own personal fears and demons. With a promising cast and beloved comic book property, this movie was hotly anticipated… until Disney decided to buy Fox and shelved the movie. After its April 2018 release date was postponed 4 times, The New Mutants then spent three years in limbo before Disney decided to dump it in theaters this past weekend on Friday, August 28th, 2020. And ‘dump’ is more than appropriate when describing this movie.
By Zack Krafsig5 years ago in Geeks
Indie Film Review: 'Entwined' - An Outstanding Mix of Fantasy And Horror
This review contains spoilers. Score is at the bottom. Entwined, a Greek horror/drama/fantasy film from first time writer/director Minos Nikolakakis, starring Prometheus Aleifer as Panos, a city doctor who relocates to a remote village after his father’s death. There, Panos sets eyes on Danae (Anastasia Rafaella Konidi, this being her second feature film), who lives in isolation with a mysterious skin condition. Determined to cure Danae, Panos soon discovers that Danae is not the helpless girl he had assumed her to be. Danae has some sort of magical power that keeps Panos trapped in the forest with her. Every time Panos tries to go home, he gets lost in the forest and ends up back in Danae’s cabin. Not knowing it was her doing, Panos stays with her and falls in love with Danae. However, strange things start occurring. Weeks after his stay, he becomes older, growing ten times faster than a normal human being. As it turns out, Danae sucks the life force of Panos every time they make love, to cure herself from her mysterious skin condition as well as to keep herself alive and looking young. Panos’ brother George (John De Holland) has been looking for him. Finally, after weeks without answers from Panos, George heads to the village as he finds Danae and falls in love with her. Conflict occurs between the brothers. In order to stop the fight, Danae, who turns out to be a tree creature, sacrifices herself for the brothers and turns into a tree.
By Culture Slate5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "All Together Now"
All Together Now is a Netflix exclusive that recently came out. It seemed like an uplifting movie about a teen needing help. What I got out of this was a somewhat predictable movie but was more of an emotional roller coaster ride than I thought it would be. I think they did a pretty good job in depicting certain troubles that real people have issues with.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Orígenes secretos aka.Unknown Origins"
Orígenes secretos aka. Unknown Origins is a Spanish movie that seems smarter than your usual superhero movie. They have a ton of different geek references that I'm sure everyone into pop culture can appreciate. I'm not sure everyone will get this movie because of this though. Fortunately I did know all of the references that they were talking about in this movie and I started to realize that a lot of pop culture really is pop culture. It's known throughout the world regardless of your country of origin.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Bill and Ted Face the Music Review
Wyld Stallyns are back! What has this excellent band been up to since the last time we saw them? Well, it looks like it's been a lot. They got married to the princesses from medieval England, they've had kids, have houses, and have still been busy trying to write the song that's supposed to unite the world. Well, is the movie any good? Let's go through it and find out, spoiler-free, obviously. Now... LET'S ROCK!
By Don Anderson II5 years ago in Geeks
