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

Watching 'Cells at Work'
Cells at Work is a thirteen episode anime that aired in the summer of 2018. The series is produced by David Productions (Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Fire Force). It is based off of a manga that has been running since 2015. The show is directed by Kenichi Suzuki (Drifters, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure), with the music being done by Suehiro Kenichiro (Re: Zero - Starting life in another world, Goblin Slayer). The two leads of the show, White Blood Cell, and Red Blood Cell are voiced by Maeno Tomoaki (Death Parade, Log Horizon), and Hanazawa Kana (Angel Beats!, Bakemonogatari) respectively. At the time of this writing a second season has been announced while a release window has yet to be disclosed.
By BoblobV27 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Kara Bela'
First of all, how did I find out about this movie? Well, this past summer, I was in Turkey, and one of the airlines we took was Turkish Airlines. There weren't any western movies playing on that plane, but they did have a lot of Turkish films. I was in Turkey, why not check out a Turkish film? So I picked the wackiest looking cover art that was available and that so happened to be Kara Bela.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks
The New 'Fruits Basket' Review
Funimation has put out a new animated version of Fruits Basket. The story is following the manga, and is lasting longer, but it has many changes including more accurate voice portrayals, the animation obviously, and Kyo doesn't like Chives. Not Leeks anymore, but Chives. Here is my review so far with 16 episodes in, and why you should watch this one AFTER watching the original.
By Rich Burton7 years ago in Geeks
'Batman: Hush' Gets Surgical Improvements
Batman: Hush is the latest installment in the DC Animated Movies Universe, which resulted from time travel depicted at the end of Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox, and began properly with Justice League: War. This universe started out as mostly an adaptation of The New 52 relaunch of DC Comics. But over the last couple of years, it has incorporated adaptations of older DC stories, including Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, The Death of Superman, and Reign of the Supermen, all of which are re-contextualized, so that they fit within the timeline of this universe.
By Steven Shinder7 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime'
Anime: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a SlimeGenre: Fantasy, IsekaiAge Rating: Good for AllStudio: Eight BitMusic: Elements GardenAuthor: FuseDub/Sub: SubbedEcchi Level: ConservativeTriggers: N/A
By Riot Dragon7 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'The Lion King' 2019
I know a lot of people have reservations for The Lion King. The old 90s Lion King movie is, and will always be, a classic to some, so a lot of people already have their minds set for this movie. I liked the old movie, but didn't have high expectations for the new movie. I try to keep an open mind, but I realize the movie may also be ruined, because I already know what's going to happen.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks
Watching 'Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-san'
Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-San is a twelve episode short form anime that aired in the fall season of 2018. Each episode lasts around the twelve minute mark, which makes it a palatable experience, and allows you to binge it in the space of a couple of hours. It was based on a Web Manga under the Gene Pixiv publication, and ran for four volumes. The manga is written by Honda, who is, in actuality, an employee at a bookshop with the events in the anime being a reflection of how one is actually run. The anime is produced by Studio DLE, and is directed by Owl Todoroki (only work). Honda-San is voiced by Saitou Souma (91 Days, Danmachi).
By BoblobV27 years ago in Geeks
Sweet Bean (Review)
Sweet Bean, a seven-time nominated film with ranges of ratings from 7.3/10-9.8/10, as well as 4/5 stars given by critics and up to 5/5 stars by normal viewers, is a film that not many have seen outside of Japan, but is one of director Naomi Kawase’s most well-received films, besides Still the Water and Suzaku. Sweet Bean, a tale of unlikely friendships and patience, materialized over a delectable Japanese sweet, formed from bean paste and pancakes (Dorayaki), with an underlying story that gives way to an insight of a disconcerting piece of Japan’s past, takes its viewers on a simultaneously heartwarming yet heart-wrenchingly emotional an hour and 53 minute excursion. Directed by Naomi Kawase, a four-time Palme d’Or competitor with her visually beautiful films that often have an underlying message on the unspoken bonds made between man and his environment, Sweet Bean (also known as “An”) does just that, but with food serving in nature’s place.
By Holly W7 years ago in Geeks
'Swiped' - Review (Netflix)
Ann Deborah Fishman should never be allowed to write or direct a film again. She should definitely not be allowed to write again. I’m not too sure she has encountered other people or overheard a conversation before. As for her grasp on relationships and their intricacies, on the evidence of Swiped, her film on Netflix, it is pretty tenuous. Let me explain.
By Q-ell Betton7 years ago in Geeks
My Viewing This Stevening... 'Mary Poppins Returns'
When Mary 'olds your 'and, you feel so grand, your 'art starts beatin' like a big brass band! Never has a film so perfectly and consistently defined my childhood than Mary Poppins. Initially released more than 20 years before I was born, it's one of my earliest memories of watching a film, captivated by the music, the colours of the animated sequence, and the jollity of the overall story. It was, and still is, one of the peaks of every childhood, and will likely remain so for generation after generation. Despite being released in 1964, two years before good old Walt Disney passed away, it is, quite literally, a timeless classic. That is due to, in no small part, the performances of Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, so why even bother trying to make a sequel? Sure, the character of Mary Poppins is derived from a seven-book series by P. L. Travers, but when the original told a story so complete, and so meaningful for many generations, was it really worth revisiting the Poppinsverse? Of course, the sequel more than 50 years after the original was a cynical cash-grab by Disneycorp, but thankfully, the sequel managed to retain the magic and spirit of the original, while introducing something new along the way.
By Steveoswheels7 years ago in Geeks
'A Simple Favour' - Review (Netflix)
Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) is a widowed, single mother who, after the death of her husband, started a cooking vlog. She is overly nice and volunteers for every activity at the school her son, Miles (Joshua Satine) goes to, much to the irritation of the other parents.
By Q-ell Betton7 years ago in Geeks
There's Nothing Magical About the World of 'Veronica Mars'
My love affair with the Veronica Mars TV show started about a decade or so ago. The Hudson’s Treasure Hunt near my house had gotten a shipment from Best Buy and Veronica Mars season three was among the DVDs. I usually wouldn’t watch a TV series out of order, but there was something about the box art that drew me in. I loved teen shows, but this one looked grittier, so I decided to check it out. I instantly fell in love with the characters, and hunted down the other two seasons on eBay. I spent the next week binge-watching, and found myself disappointed when it was finally over. Season three even had a teaser for the scrapped season four. I wanted more, but there was no more to be found. It felt incomplete, raw, and unfinished. I didn’t understand why they wouldn’t release whatever they had filmed.
By Jade M.7 years ago in Geeks