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

Why You Should Be Watching 'One Day at a Time'
I am a lover of sitcoms and as the years have progressed we've moved away from the Friends and The Big Bang Theory style set-up to a more creative set-up like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Good Place. However, One Day at a Time is filmed in front of a live audience and its main set is the living room of an apartment, much like Friends. So, why am I raving about One Day at a Time? Because everything that Friends was lacking, this show has.
By Grace Lynch7 years ago in Geeks
'The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot' (2018)
"That day, I just killed a man.What he stood for was unstoppable." The absurd title alone should stimulate your curiosity. A film with such a whopper of a title (sounding completely absurd) can only lead to an unrivaled experience. My first reaction was: “Only Monty Python can come up with such a film title.” I found The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot a relief after seeing so-called masterful films that should be breathtaking, but were, ultimately, disappointing. More and more, I come to the realization that mainstream films appeal to me less than those that can’t be seen in the commercial circuit. What stays in my mind after watching The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot? Firstly, the makers of this wayward film created a myth on the one hand. And on the other hand, they eliminated a myth. Secondly, Sam Elliott, besides being the owner of an impressive walrus mustache, also knows how to act. Nothing new I’d say. And now he has an Oscar nomination. That has taken way too long. And finally, the question that gnaws at my soul. What was in the box? And what was in Calvin Barr’s shoe and bothered him the whole movie?
By Peter P7 years ago in Geeks
My Review of the Movie 'Glass'
I've been seeing some interesting reviews of this movie, and to be honest, some of them turned me off from watching Glass. I was worried because I loved Unbreakable when it first came out and I really liked Split, especially with that huge twist at the end. So, Glass was supposed to be one of my most highly anticipated movies for 2019, and it was! At least it was until I read the reviews for this movie. Apparently, a lot of people didn't like the ending of the movie and they didn't like the pacing of the story.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks
'The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part' Is a Hilarious Time at the Movies and a Worthy Sequel to the Original
After watching the utterly bad Cold Pursuit today, I decided that I need to rinse myself off of that garbage with some good old children's animation.
By Jonathan Sim7 years ago in Geeks
'Cold Pursuit' Is a Clunky Revenge Film With a Boring, Sloppily Written Story
AARRRUGGGHHH, it's The Foreigner all over again! Today, I decided to take a trip to the movie theater and watch two new movies. One of them was The Lego Movie 2, and the other one was Liam Neeson's newest action film.
By Jonathan Sim7 years ago in Geeks
'Exposed'
Robert Massimi. In writing on theater since 1982, the shows I enjoy the most are the "hidden gems" that are performed at off Broadway houses. Exposed is one of those "hidden gems." Brilliantly written, directed and acted, this 85 minute intermission-less play seems to go by with the blink of an eye.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 years ago in Geeks
RMHS Drama Club 'Selfie' Was a Powerful Performance
I enjoy when I get the chance to return back to my old high school to catch the talented drama club do a new show. Last night, the Reading Memorial High School Drama Club performed a powerful student-run production titled Selfie.
By Marielle Sabbag7 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: Jason De Boer—Annihilation Songs
Stalking Horse Press is an independent publishing house based in Santa Fe, NM. Unlike mainstream publishers, their books are more radical and subversive. They publish authors who take risks and experiment with their literature. Jason De Boer is such a writer, with his ambitious renditions of three classics by William Shakespeare (Hamlet, The Tempest, and The Two Gentlemen of Verona).
By Cheryl Lynn7 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Hands of Stone'
Hands of Stone is a little known movie about famous boxer named Roberto Duran. Roberto Duran is already a famous boxer that I'm sure much of the world has heard of, but he's a treasure in his homeland of Panama. This film tackles a lot of issues and pushes a ton of content into the 111 minute run time. It's very ambitious and I commend them for trying to do so much.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks
'Broken Path:' Riveting Action/Revenge Thriller from Power Rangers' Director Koichi Sakamoto
Ok, first of all, I would be a bit 'apprehensive' myself about the former Power Rangers director, Koichi Sakamoto, directing this martial arts epic from the off-start. However, as we're introduced to Johnny Yong Bosch (as seen above) portraying a former Yakuza assassin known as 'Jack Ellis/Hiroki' trying to escape from his own tortured past of crime and murder, we are guaranteed from the off-set a performance which is both compelling and incredible to watch. Therefore, I felt compelled to put to print, my feelings on the 2008 action/thriller Broken Path which hasn't received a lot of commercial attention or critical review to my surprise; but is one satisfying kick-ass movie, which will keep you entertained to the very bitter end.
By Shauna Graham7 years ago in Geeks
'Coraline' — A Movie Review
If you ever find a door that you don’t remember seeing in your home, it’s best to avoid it. You never know if there is another world that is waiting to pull you into its dark fantasies.
By Marielle Sabbag7 years ago in Geeks
'Fatal Attraction' — A Movie Review
Better lock your doors, make sure your bunnies are safe, and be on the lookout for Alex Forrest. You never know what she'll think up next in her diabolical schemes.
By Marielle Sabbag7 years ago in Geeks