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

'Freaks' (1932) - A Movie Review
Gooble gobble, one of us! We accept her, we accept her. Gooble gobble. Freaks set out an endless bout of controversy when it was released into cinemas in 1932. Hans, a dwarf, is in love with a beautiful ‘normal’ woman. The physically deformed circus performers stand by their friend's side when an evil plan is brought to their attention.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Joker'
A lot of people have been bad mouthing DC movies for awhile because Marvel movies have done a lot better with their campy style of story telling. DC has always been the more serious version of superhero movies and people tend to forget this. They even wanted to change them to make them feel more like Marvel movies. It's a shame that a lot of companies are willing to make these changes because that's where the big bucks seem to be. I'm glad DC has stuck to their guns with Joker.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
'The Wrong Man'
Robert Massimi. The Wrong Man playing at MCC's new digs is a musical about a man who struggles in his life and gets accused of murder. Set with really good songs, choreography, lighting and costumes, this 90-minute intermission-less play glides through its plot. Both enjoyable and resonant, Joshua Henry and ensemble are terrific.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).6 years ago in Geeks
Watched Live Action 'Aladdin'
I liked it. It was what I wanted most from this film, fun. And I did indeed squee at certain moments that brought me back to my childhood. It’s not a perfect film by any means, but it is a good film, I’d even say above average, and yet still, Imma say out some things I didn’t like and how I thought things could be done better, because my brain doesn’t know how to shut off.
By Hapsetshut The Pharaoh6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Tall Girl'
Tall Girl is obviously a lighter film that takes small things and makes them seem big to each of the characters involved in the movie. I went into this movie knowing that it would be a predictable teen movie, and that's not a bad thing. I like watching teen movies once in a while, because they don't make me think too much, and I get to just enjoy the ride. Sometimes you have to give your brain a rest and just enjoy a movie with a few charismatic characters.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
'Babylon' Episode 1
This was twenty minutes I did not realize passed 'til it came to the moment when the ending started to play as the next episode was getting ready to play. The first three episodes of the show dropped on Amazon Prime Video, however I wanted to do this piece before I watch the next video so that my thoughts regarding this episode would be isolated to this episode, and not stretched across others.
By BoblobV26 years ago in Geeks
“Talking Star: 'The Star Report': Should Black People Identify as Color Neutral?”
If you don’t mind spoilers, continue reading. If you do mind, watch the film Joker (2019). Before anything, Mr. Torain exclaims that the Tyler, the Creator show was lit. He was giddy as a teenybopper screaming Tyler’s name at the show. Next, he smoothly delves into the common thread of the narrative, the Joker film. He says that the film is not an adaptation of any comic book in any sense. The film explores mental health and anxiety issues present within relatively modern culture. Star points out that there are no CGI effects included in the film, yet the cinematography is sublime. Star says that he grows weary of movies with all kinds of big shootouts with machine guns and rockets and missiles. This film that he discusses is a big plus to him. The Joker employs a revolver. He shoots three white boys on the subway, Star describes. Additionally, the Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) stabs a man in the head. In a wicked scene to Mr. Torain, a little person is given the opportunity to leave a room with a chain lock on the door and fails to reach it to escape. Star says that Joaquin Phoenix is superb.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Geeks
'Special Crime Investigation Unit—Special 7' Episode 1
This is a show that reminds me quite a bit of Bright when it comes to a conceptual level. Mythical creatures coexist with humans in a modern day society, after unifying following a great disaster. The character that we are following is a rookie detective, who happens to be at a bank getting robbed on his day off. During this robbery he meets another detective in the same situation he is in. From this point shenanigans occur and our central character is recruited by a special investigative division called the Special Seven, whose sole directive is to hunt a group called Nine.
By BoblobV26 years ago in Geeks
An Anime Review 'Given'
Given is an anime based on the manga by Kizu Natsuki about a group of guys in a band. The show is produced by Studio Lerche (Kanata no Astra, Classroom of the Elite), and was distributed via streaming through Crunchyroll. The director is Yamaguchi Hiraku, with the series composition handled by Ayana Yuniko (Bakuman., Nanatsu no Taizai). The leads are comprised of Mafuyumand Uenoyama, played by Yano Shougo (Mob psycho 100, Nanatsu no Taizai) and Uchida Yuuma (ReLIFE, Tokyo Ghoul:re) respectively. The music was composed by Michiru (7 Seeds, Bem). So far the show consists of 11 episodes with a film planned with the same crew, estimated to be released in 2020.
By BoblobV26 years ago in Geeks
'Joker' REVIEW—Dark, Yet Incredible
From the director of The Hangover comes the newest film that seems like its only purpose is to reassure me in my fear/hatred of clowns. Because honestly, it seems like Hollywood felt as if It: Chapter Two couldn't do the job, so they should release this to really mess with me.
By Jonathan Sim6 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Judy'
Recently, the Facebook group I am in for the movie Podcast "Unspooled" with Paul Scheer and Amy Nicholson posted a topic asking for members to discuss their movie blindspots. What parts of film culture are you lacking in knowledge or insight? At the time, I had a hard time thinking of one in particular that stood out.
By Sean Patrick6 years ago in Geeks
'Monster House' - A Movie Review
Is that an earthquake? Oh, no, that's just Nebbercracker’s house on the rampage again. Nothing to worry about. Monster House crawled into theaters in 2006. Directed by Gil Kenan, three kids realize that something is not right with the house across the street. Discovering that the house is in fact alive, they must find out how to destroy it before havoc wreaks on Halloween night.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks