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

The Jungle @ Playhouse Theatre 5*
Heading to the Playhouse Theatre this week, I was excited. Strolling across the Jubilee Bridge in the sunshine, I soaked in the sights of the Southbank Skyline, documenting them with a quick snap and a cheeky selfie, before skipping down the steps to meet some good company and grab that all important, pre-show G&T.
By Drama Teacher7 years ago in Geeks
Home Watching - 'Ink'
Ink is an independent film that was released in 2009. The story involves fatherhood, dreamworlds, Incubi, dream warriors, and the battle for a person's very soul—ambitious themes, and an equally ambitious scale of a story to tackle in a film when considering that the budget of the film is $250,000. Yet it manages to come together in a heartfelt story about a father coming to terms with what is important in his life and his love for his daughter.
By BoblobV27 years ago in Geeks
Cinema Trips - 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'
Ten years have passed since the release of the first Mamma Mia film, an adaptation of the stage play of the same name. Here We Go Again begins several years after the events of the first, with Amanda Seyfried renovating the hotel in time for its grand reopening in honor of her now passed mother, played by Meryl Streep.
By BoblobV27 years ago in Geeks
'Insatiable'
August 10, 2018, Netflix releases another toxic example of what 21st-century teenagers must endure every time they flip on the television. The TV show, Insatiable, features childhood actor Debby Ryan in a fat suit, enduring years full of bullying due to her weight. Ryan loses a drastic amount of weight and plans to enact revenge on the students who relentlessly bullied her.
By H. T.7 years ago in Geeks
'Avengers: Infinity War'
Smile.For even in death, you have become Children of Thanos. Me and superheroes. We have a kind of love-hate relationship. One moment I'm really enjoying the character or the story. At that time jealousy bubbles up and I wished I had those specific powers in my daily life. And sometimes I have absolutely no feelings about the superhero or I find the story not so fascinating. I surely can enjoy a Hulk movie because of the devastating power this superhero possesses. From "Spiderman," I like that youthful enthusiasm that Peter Parker radiates when discovering his new power. And in "The Guardians of the Galaxy," I appreciated the humor. Finally, "Deadpool" and "Ant-man" were refreshing. But when I watched "Thor: Ragnarok," I simply fell asleep. "Avengers: Age of Ultron" I found so terribly confusing. After 20 minutes I no longer understood what it was about. And the whole "X-Men" universe left me indifferent because of the lack of affinity I have with this club. It will be due to my not so great interest in superheroism. And every time, I come to the conclusion that all those superheroes are connected in one way or another, which makes it look like a web of facts and events.
By Peter P7 years ago in Geeks
Cinema Trips - 'The Meg'
When The Meg was announced and Jason Statham was cast in the film, the thought of him fighting a prehistoric shark alone was enough to get me interested in the film. Thankfully having seen it, I was glad to find that it was a film that knew exactly what it was, and was completely unapologetic about it.
By BoblobV27 years ago in Geeks
'The Meg' - Review
We all know everyone loves a good shark movie. However with the king still being Jaws what can we expect from Megladon? Let's start with the fact that "Meg," is, in fact, short for "Megladon," which one hundred million years ago was the biggest sharks in history. This gigantic monster could chow down on even the biggest whales we know today as giants of the sea.
By . Valentine .7 years ago in Geeks
Cinema Trips - 'The Darkest Minds'
The film reviews that I have posted thus far has been films that I have to some degree enjoyed and would recommend to others to varying degrees. This film, and to its credit no matter the various faults is still recognizable as a film, is one I would recommend people to not approach even if you are wearing a hazmat suit with Superman as your protection.
By BoblobV27 years ago in Geeks
Cinemas Review: 'The Spy Who Dumped Me'
Well to say that this movie met my expectations is an understatement. This movie blew past all my expectations. I definitely expected it to be cheesy and very low by cinemas standards, but it was anything but that. This film was a full blown comedy. It had amazing one liners, and so much comedy that people were rolling in the isles. By the end of the film, my side was hurting from laughing so hard.
By Renae De Vries7 years ago in Geeks
'The Meg' Movie Review
Released: August 10, 2018 (UK, US and China) Length: 113 Minutes Certificate: 12A Director: Jon Turteltaub Starring: Jason Statham, Li Bingbing, Rainn Wilson, Ruby Rose, Winston Chao, Cliff Curtis, Page Kennedy, Jessica McNamee and Masi Oka
By Robert Cain7 years ago in Geeks
Beloved
Beloved by The Scandinavian American Production Company is being performed at The Lion Theater, a small, intimate theater that is perfect for this production. It is a one act, 90 minute show that is a women cast (Elllinor Dilorenzo) who is extraordinary in her role as Katerina, a bored woman who wants more.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 years ago in Geeks
Favorite Films: 'In the Mood for Love'
The 2000 film, In the Mood for Love, from esteemed Hong Kong Second Wave director Kar Wai Wong, is one of the most elegant, decorous, modern romance films. With its melancholic undertones and extraordinarily artful cinematography, the Cantonese film moves past what a typical romantic drama covers, and delivers a poignant storyline that contains simplistic beauty in every shot.
By Halle W7 years ago in Geeks