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

Watching - 'Tokyo Ghoul' Completely
Having watched the first episode of Tokyo Ghoul four and a half years ago and keeping up with the series until the conclusion in December of 2018 has been a journey comprised of 48 20-minute long episodes in total. In that near half a decade, I have been in education, worked for a year, and am now in my final year of film school. Having watched the final episode of Tokyo Ghoul and reflecting on the time investment that it had taken to get from the start to the finish, I was left asking myself if it had been worth going back to it over and over again.
By BoblobV27 years ago in Geeks
'X-Men' Comic Review
Marvel Masterworks the X-Men Volume 2: A Great Collection of 1970s comics! This volume reprints Uncanny X-Men No. 101-110 in full color, a collection of 10 comics during a run that really established the new X-Men as a major franchise for Marvel Comics. The new team had only been introduced a year earlier, and in this group of comics writer, Chris Claremont was still establishing the themes and characterizations that would propel the book forward for years.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Geeks
'Stan and Ollie' Review
2019 looks set to be a top year for film and one of the first pictures up is Stan and Ollie. Directed by Jon Baird, we are transported back to the late 1930s and then early 1950s to follow the final tour of legendary comedy double act Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. John C. Riley, who plays Hardy, admitted that they would be showing before unseen moments from the pairs life behind the seasons and how they sold out theatres across the UK right up until the very end. It leaves the audience with a tinge of sadness, yet shows the impact which their comedy had on both Hollywood and throughout this final tour on UK soil.
By Patrick Hollis7 years ago in Geeks
Two Plays: 'A Number' and 'Night, Mother'
Robert Massimi. 'Night, Mother' Night, Mother is a resonate deep unforgettable play. I first saw it in 1983 on Broadway and was moved by it. It is a play about a woman, Jessie (Erin Cronican), who will be committing suicide in two hours. Within the two hours, we hear her thoughts on life as well as her loves and her failings. Jessie goes about her business as if it is just another night. On this night, however, she points out everything that her mother will need when she is gone. Jessie has left nothing to caution. She tells her mom where the food is, rations her pills and throws out the garbage for her. It will be Jessie's last night on this Earth.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 years ago in Geeks
Watching 'Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai'
Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is probably one the most inaccurate and near deceptive names of any piece of media over the past few years. Primarily, because the entirety of the name is the first arc of the series which is made up of five individual arcs, four of which has nothing to do with a bunny girl. What bunny girl senpai actually is, is a surprisingly relatable narrative of adolescent individuals suffering from a set of exaggerated conditions called puberty syndrome that are actually reflections of fears and adolescent problems one experiences.
By BoblobV27 years ago in Geeks
'Stan and Ollie' (Movie Review) Non Spoiler
Hey what's up guys? My name's Mac78321 and just like you I like a good movie and I also like looking at old movies such as westerns and silent movies. I myself am a Laurel and Hardy fan and love going to the movies. I was excited to hear about the film Stan and Ollie and in this post I want to share what I think about the movie, This will be a non spoiler of course.
By Mac783217 years ago in Geeks
'Roma' Movie Review
Released: November 21, 2018 (Netflix) Length: 135 Minutes Certificate: 15 Director: Alfonso Cuarón Starring: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Fernando Grediaga, Jorge Antonio Guerrero, Marco Graf, Daniela Demesa, Diego Cortina Autrey, Carlos Peralta and Nancy Garcia
By Robert Cain7 years ago in Geeks
'A Series of Unfortunate Events': Season 3 Episode 1 (Review)
Before we get into it, I'd just like to mention that the first part of this review will be spoiler-free until a clearly marked "SPOILER" section.
By Cronan Parry7 years ago in Geeks
'Mary Poppins Returns' Review. Top Story - January 2019.
Mary Poppins Returns is a weird movie. But not necessarily weird, in terms of what happens in it—if you’re watching a sequel to Mary Poppins not expecting a few weird set pieces, you’re watching for the wrong reasons. But weird in the sense that... I’m not entirely sure if it’s a good film. It’s certainly engaging enough, and it has a few cards up its sleeve, but generally, I’m not sure if it was the right movie for me to review.
By Lewis Wilson7 years ago in Geeks
'Beautiful Boy' (2018)
Relapse is a part of recovery. Eight years ago I found myself in a similar hopeless situation, with my back against the wall. Desperately searching for a way out. Knowing that I had to change my way of life drastically or else I would be admiring the roots of green grass till eternity real soon. The will to change was there, the courage too. Only I couldn't do it. And now, after all those years, I'm happy I made the right decision back then. For me, Beautiful Boy was a bitter pill to swallow. I didn't think I would have a hard time watching it. It wasn't crystal meth or something similar I had problems with. But there were so many similarities with my situation in this impressive film that it seemed like the story was about me. You'll see an avalanche of feelings in Beautiful Boy. Pride, trust, distrust, despair, upheaval, hope, happiness, grief and discouragement. A hopeless battle that demands inhuman efforts from both camps, leading to an unavoidable outcome. Either the person succeeds or those who surrounding him must passively watch as he drinks, injects, blows or swallows himself to death. Well, the movie shook me up.
By Peter P7 years ago in Geeks
'Bumblebee'—The Only B(ee) That's Worth an A+
Do you love rocking out to the Smiths, Bon Jovi and other 80s musical icons? Do you remember being an angsty teen rebelliously adventuring for your freedom and true place in the world? Are you looking for a heartwarming story about true friendship helping with the stages of grieving? Or are you just like me and love thrilling actions scenes with suspense so intense you'll hang on the edge of your seat? Honestly, people in these categories, in addition to everyone else, will love the new Transformers movie, Bumblebee. It's the story of, you guessed it, our favourite yellow Autobot as he fleas to Earth to protect his people from the robot war on his home planet. His mission becomes complicated when he becomes the target of not only the Decepticons but also Special Military Services Officer Burns, John Cena!
By Imani- Amour7 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Daddy Day Care'
I've heard of the movie Daddy Day Care when it first came out. I wasn't really interested in watching it back then, and I wasn't sure if I was interested in watching it now. Recently, my girlfriend asked me to watch it with her. She said she had a good time watching it when she was younger. She's agreed to watch some of the dumb stuff that I've forced her to watch, so I agreed to watch this one and here's what happened.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks