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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Review of ‘Deeplight’
Synopsis Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea meets Frankenstein in Frances Hardinge's latest fantasy adventure The gods are dead. Decades ago, they turned on one another and tore each other apart. Nobody knows why. But are they really gone forever? When 15-year-old Hark finds the still-beating heart of a terrifying deity, he risks everything to keep it out of the hands of smugglers, military scientists, and a secret fanatical cult so that he can use it to save the life of his best friend, Jelt. But with the heart, Jelt gradually and eerily transforms. How long should Hark stay loyal to his friend when he's becoming a monster--and what is Hark willing to sacrifice to save him?
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks
Midnight in Paris - A Movie Review
If I told you that I traveled back in time overnight, what would you say? Released to theaters in 2011, Midnight in Paris is about a struggling writer on a trip to Paris with his demanding fiancee and her parents. One evening during his nightly walk, Gil mysteriously travels back in time meeting actual writers from the 20s.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Wayne's World 2"
Wayne's World 2 is one of those rare sequels that I'll probably watch over again if it's playing. I haven't seen this movie for quite some time and I forgot how fun it was. The pure silliness of the movie and the fact that it satires a lot of tremendously popular things of the time keeps me coming back. It's sort of a time capsule of fun that transports me back to the 90's whenever I see it.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
Trainwreck - A Movie Review
Always give love a chance. Everyone deserves to love. Trainwreck is 2015 film about a woman who loves to sleep around with men. Believing that love isn’t real, Amy reluctantly pursues a relationship with Aaron, a doctor. In this eye-opening time, she mends other relationships around her.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "I'm No Longer Here"
I'm No Longer Here had a pretty compelling trailer that made me anticipating on it's release on Netflix. It's about this kid that comes from Mexico that has to come to America. I thought it was going to be a pretty light teen drama but it turned out to be much more than this. It's an incredibly deep study into the psyche of a teenager that had been plucked from his life in small town in Mexico called Monterrey and placed in the middle of New York city. I was completely entranced by this movie.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The Masked Singer: Season 3"
The Masked Singer: Season 3 started off with some much anticipation. They had just come from probably their best season with season 2. So hopes were high for this season. I'm glad that they recognized the success of their new show and doubled down on the series however it kind of stunted the show. I found that they really milked this season. This was probably the biggest problem that I had with this season.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
'Artemis Fowl' Review—Relentlessly Horrible
There are three signs that a movie won't be very good: 1) it took 20 years to make, 2) 18 months pass between the teaser trailer release and the film release, and 3) Disney drops the theatrical release and releases it on Disney+ despite retaining every other theatrical release.
By Jonathan Sim6 years ago in Geeks
Review of ‘The Seventh Sun’ (The Age of the Seventh Sun #1)
Synopsis Thrust into leadership upon the death of his emperor father, young Prince Ahkin feels completely unready for his new position. Though his royal blood controls the power of the sun, he's now responsible for the lives of all the Chicome people. And despite all Ahkin's efforts, the sun is fading--and the end of the world may be at hand. For Mayana, the only daughter of the Chicome family whose blood controls the power of water, the old emperor's death may mean that she is next. Prince Ahkin must be married before he can ascend the throne, and Mayana is one of six noble daughters presented to him as a possible wife. Those who are not chosen will be sacrificed to the gods. Only one girl can become Ahkin's bride. Mayana and Ahkin feel an immediate connection, but the gods themselves may be against them. Both recognize that the ancient rites of blood that keep the gods appeased may be harming the Chicome more than they help. As a bloodred comet and the fading sun bring a growing sense of dread, only two young people may hope to change their world. Rich in imagination and romance, and based on the legends and history of the Aztec and Maya people, The Seventh Sun brings to vivid life a world on the edge of apocalyptic disaster.
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks
Review of ‘Twin Daggers’ (Twin Daggers #1)
Synopsis Aissa's life is a web of carefully constructed lies. She and her twin sister, Zandria, are Magi spies, a magical people most believe to be extinct. And they're on a mission for revenge. This action and adventure spy thriller--a fantasy spin on "Romeo and Juliet" from New York Times bestselling author MarcyKate Connolly--is perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer and Elly Blake and is about to become your new obsession! By day, Aissa and Zandra play the role of normal young Technocrats eager to fulfill the duties of their new apprenticeships. By night, they plot their revenge to retake their city from the Technocrats. But then Aissa is given a new mission: find and kidnap the heir to the Technocrat throne, who is rumored to be one of the Heartless--a person born without a working heart who survives via a mechanical replacement--and has been hidden since birth. Aissa is more likely to be caught than to be successful, but she's never been one to turn down an assignment, even if the hunt is complicated by a kind Technocrat researcher who is determined to find a cure for the Heartless. But when Zandria is captured by the Technocrats, Aissa will do anything to get her sister back. Even if it means abandoning all other loyalties and missions ... and risking everything by trusting her sworn enemies.
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks
Review of ‘All Your Twisted Secrets’
Synopsis A thrilling debut, reminiscent of new fan favorites like One of Us Is Lying and the beloved classics by Agatha Christie, that will leave readers guessing until the explosive ending. "Welcome to dinner, and again, congratulations on being selected. Now you must do the selecting." What do the queen bee, star athlete, valedictorian, stoner, loner, and music geek all have in common? They were all invited to a scholarship dinner, only to discover it's a trap. Someone has locked them into a room with a bomb, a syringe filled with poison, and a note saying they have an hour to pick someone to kill...or else everyone dies. Amber Prescott is determined to get her classmates and herself out of the room alive, but that might be easier said than done. No one knows how they're all connected or who would want them dead. As they retrace the events over the past year that might have triggered their captor's ultimatum, it becomes clear that everyone is hiding something. And with the clock ticking down, confusion turns into fear, and fear morphs into panic as they race to answer the biggest question: Who will they choose to die?
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks
