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

'An American Pickle' Review—A Somewhat Likeable Story
If this film took place one year later and Herschel Greenbaum woke up to the world in 2020, he would have dived right back into that vat of pickles.
By Jonathan Sim5 years ago in Geeks
An Anime Review of 'Baki' (Netflix Part 3)
Baki, season 4? Or season 2 of the Netflix Baki? Part 3 in Netflix? Dropped on Netflix in June and it continues on in its glorious path of ridiculousness and mayhem. The latest season carries on from where the previous left off, giving us a quick rundown of what has happened until this point, covering what happened in the seasons that are not available on Netflix as well, which is good? Ultimately, it did not hinder my excitement while watching the show, though it would add a lot more context and depth to the characters and their relationships in these two seasons. Regardless, I had little to no trouble following what was happening in the narrative having only seen the Netflix show.
By BoblobV25 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Jojo Rabbit"
Jojo Rabbit is a really oddball movie that came out in 2019 by Taika Waititi. It seemed like everything that he was touching turned to gold at the time. The problem is that the subject matter of this movie was pretty controversial. It kind of turned me off from watching it but I'm a fan of his work so I decided to eventually check it out.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
The Birdcage - A Movie Review
Tonight is either going to be really bad or somehow we can pull off acting like a normal family. The Birdcage was released to theaters in 1996 based on the show, La Cage Aux Folles. The son of an openly gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner announces that he is going to get married and her parents insist on meeting them. To do that, a few changes have to be made.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Morty's Reset Backfire
A short story that draws you in like the first ten minutes of Up when they show their relationship over the years as they build a strong connection. One of the best love stories, even better than most that take several large books and long movies to display. Up made us fall in love and bawl right off the bat of the movie, making you wonder what the hell the rest of the story is going to entail.
By Mel E. Furnish5 years ago in Geeks
Rick's Suicide Attempt
Almost every empathetic Rick and Morty fan shed tears in this scene. Not only does he show a side of himself that he hides and covers up so well, but he gives into it. He usually comes off as an unfeeling and careless man who can jump around without any attachments and without any regrets. After watching the show all the way through multiple times, I have come to notice more and more of his character traits that surpass the people who just watch the show assuming it has no deeper meanings and is unintelligent.
By Mel E. Furnish5 years ago in Geeks
Spotlight - A Movie Review
When one voice is made, at least hundreds speak out. Spotlight was released to theaters in 2015. Based on the true events of The Boston Globe uncovering a shocking scandal in the Catholic churches, a team of reporters works endlessly to scrounge up all the details that they can find to release a groundbreaking story.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
DC TV Universe
Many things were postponed and shortened due to COVID, but the past seasons of DC Comics TV shows have been very eventful on and off screen.
By Abby Wincel5 years ago in Geeks
An Anime Review of 'Babylon'
Babylon transformed from a show that I had an interest in watching, to being one of my favourites of the year. It is based on three novels by Nozaki Mado, and was adapted as an anime by the studio Revoroot, the same studio behind FLCL Alternative. What I was expecting was a simple detective thriller, however what we ended up getting is possibly the most fascinating exploration of human understanding that I have seen from an anime in a while. While this is a show that I loved, and wish more people saw, this is simultaneously a show I am not certain if I can recommend without multiple heads ups.
By BoblobV25 years ago in Geeks
Review of ‘The Obsidian Tower’
Synopsis One woman will either save an entire continent or completely destroy it in a captivating epic fantasy bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic. "Guard the tower, ward the stone. Find your answers writ in bone. Keep your trust through wits or war--nothing must unseal the door." Deep within Gloamingard Castle lies a black tower. Sealed by magic, it guards a dangerous secret that has been contained for thousands of years. As Warden, Ryxander knows the warning passed down through generations: nothing must unreal the Door. But one impetuous decision will leave her with blood on her hands--and unleash a threat that could doom the world to fall to darkness.
By Cyn's Workshop5 years ago in Geeks
House of D - A Movie Review
Sometimes all you have to do is run to solve your problems. House of D is a 2004 film about a pre-teen boy who is trying to understand life. Having gone through many tragedies of his own, Tommy looks at the good in life going on adventures with his good old friend Pappas and making his unstable mother laugh.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
The Butler
Movement begins in the mind of an individual’s vision, creating determination. This determination is contagious until the dream is an undeniable reality. The civil rights movement was a time of transformation, dedication, purpose, suffering, conflict and success. Every individual who envisioned this dream made a difference in this movement. Though many desired this vision of equality not everyone strove for this in the same way. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” (Martin Luther King Jr.)
By Katelind Sky5 years ago in Geeks