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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
'The Holiday'—A Movie Review
You know what movie I never expected to enjoy? The Holiday. It’s a movie I discovered some time ago. I have rewatched the film a couple of times and with each viewing, the story and its character have a different impact on me. Holidays are meant for spending time with family. Or friends. Or strangers we meet along the way who somehow change the way we think about ourselves and life.
By Marielle Sabbag7 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Ralph Breaks the Internet'
I’m always kind of iffy with sequels especially animated feature sequels. So when it was announced that Wreck-It Ralph was going to get a sequel I wasn’t sure what to make of it. I thought they tidied up the first movie quite well and having a sequel would be a stretch of the imagination. It’s probably a cash grab.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'
I have to admit I didn’t think much when I first saw the trailer for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. I think they played it for the first time when Venom came out. I thought the animation was a little weird and looked like a straight to DVD superhero film so I didn’t think I’d see it in the theaters at all.
By Brian Anonymous7 years ago in Geeks
'Fool For Love'
Robert Massimi. Fool For Love at The Theater For The New City is an electric piece of work. Part of Sam Shepard's trilogy, Fool For Love is his most recognized work. It is the story of four characters, Eddie, May, The Old Man and Martin. Set in a motel in the Mojave Desert, it is a one set, one scene and a no intermission play. The play opens to The Rolling Stones "Wild Horses" as it should. The music sets the scene for three rough and tumble, hard drinking people, and Martin, an outsider in every way. Martin is softer than the other three. He is civil, polite and cares about his fellow human being. The other three have a past, a history that only a writer like Sam Shepard can put forth.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review '22 July'
Director Paul Greengrass is one of the most active and visceral directors of this or any era. Though his films are rarely box office successes, his style feels more alive and vigorous than any ten blockbusters on the market. His latest film, 22 July, made for Netflix, is yet another true life, documentary style, take on the ongoing war on terror. This time Greengrass takes us inside Norway’s worst nightmare with a similarly ultra-realistic approach that he brought to 9/11 in United 93 and Iraq in Green Zone.
By Sean Patrick7 years ago in Geeks
'I'm Not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce'
I do not understand the title of the play I'm Not a Comedian... I'm Lenny Bruce at the Cutting Room. The entire 90 minutes, or most of it, dealt, albeit, loosely on his comedic life. Lenny Bruce (Ronnie Marmo), spoke about his showbiz mom—formerly from Brooklyn, but now residing in Long Island. The show opens up with Bruce M. Cing at a young age. He immediately goes to 1947 where he took the stage as Lenny Marcelle. Marmo has a whiney Long Island accent (a cross between Tony Curtis and Andrew Dice Clay). Bruce does the Jewish schtick with his mom. He spoke about his shock value and how he was gaining popularity by it. In real life, Bruce made a killing in the Borscht Belt (for some reason that fact was not written into the play).
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 years ago in Geeks
'The Couple Next Door' Book Review
Just warning that there are going to be spoilers ahead, so if you haven't read this book please do not go any further! This book is about a little baby girl, Cora, that goes missing from the family home. It happens when the parents of the child are next door at a neighbors party.
By Amiracle Zawatzki7 years ago in Geeks
What Is the Point of 'The Point?'
A little background, I used to watch The Pointevery year at Thanksgiving at my grandparents’ house in Buffalo, NY. I don’t know why and I don’t remember how the tradition started. But the real twist is that no one outside Buffalo ever seems to have heard of the movie! And trust me, I’ve asked. It’s like a vortex of only Buffalo people’s memories.
By Kristen Barenthaler7 years ago in Geeks
How I Feel About 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'
SPOILERS AHEAD: In the past two weeks, I've have read countless articles critiquing Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald in ways both good and bad. I've heard people sing the film's praises and I've also heard people question J.K. Rowling's sanity. I decided to put off proclaiming my feelings for a while as I wanted time to really develop them.
By Hannah Howard7 years ago in Geeks
