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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Why 'Incredibles 2' Wasn’t That Incredible
What makes a good sequel? Is it something different than what makes a good movie? If the job of a sequel is merely to succeed at the box office and give audiences a chance to pay beloved characters and fun settings a visit, then Incredibles 2 was a huge success. However, if the point of a sequel is to offer audiences a self-contained, interesting, worthwhile, entertaining, and well-crafted film that continues developing well-known character and adds dimension to a world the audience already knows, then Incredibles 2 failed.
By Lily Hoffman7 years ago in Geeks
'Skyscraper' Is Predictable and Mindless, yet an Entertaining Action Thriller
These days, action thrillers are growing more and more alike. I mean, don't get me wrong. I LOVE action movies. But they're all about some hero who loses their family or something like that and they have to go and save them while fighting those bad guys.
By Jonathan Sim7 years ago in Geeks
Jordan Peele Makes Sure We Take the Cue in 'Get Out'
Black people finally got themselves in a horror movie as the center of attention. In 2017's Get Out, they match previous wits with their whiters in this mix of social commentary, comedy and suspense by Jordan Peele. Peele also reminds us that good horror isn’t solely a function of blood, violence and excessive gore.
By Rich Monetti7 years ago in Geeks
The Issue I Have with 'Okja'
Okay, so hear me out, Okja is a good film. I enjoyed the story, the cinematography and direction were excellent, and I enjoyed everyone's performances, the cast was great. However, there is a part of the film that just didn't sit with me well and I needed to write it down so it wouldn't plague my mind and keep me up until the early hours (like last night after watching it).
By Nathaniel McCartney7 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'Sicario 2: Soldado'
This sequel is certainly not one anyone was initially expecting. The first Sicario back in 2015 was a really well-directed crime drama with top performances and some amazing cinematography by Roger Deakins. It was directed by the brilliant Denis Villeneuve, and his style certainly enhanced the viewing experience along with the top performances by Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro, who for many people including myself stole the show.
By David Grice7 years ago in Geeks
Why Are You Ranking: Best of the Denys Arcand Film Series From Slightly Stimulated to Aroused
(Disclaimer: For this list, there is at first glance, omissions. The films, DaysofDarkness (2007) and The Fall of the American Empire (2018) seem to be swept from the annals of the places like Amazon and as of this writing, the latter may not be available for purchase or rental yet. So only two of filmmaker Denys Arcand’s works in the series will be evaluated here.)
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Geeks
Revisiting 'The Rock'
The name Michael Bay and the phrase "great film" don't often appear together. Bay has proven with films such as Armageddon and the Transformers franchise to be the poster child of the current Hollywood "wham-bam-thank you ma'am!" style of filmmaking. That is to say, the kind of filmmaking that emphasizes style over substance. And yet, back in the mid-1990s, Bay got the mix right for one film. That film was The Rock.
By Matthew Kresal7 years ago in Geeks
Top 20: 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'
The plot fully describes the title. I’ll need to maximise content elsewhere. Great. The story is an affectionate rendering of the Charles Dicken’s novella, with many of the narrational passages being directly quoted by Gonzo. The fashion in which he and Rizzo intimately adress the audience while embroiling themselves in the story through a variety of creative methods is enjoyable and un-distracting. Wisely, the script provides in-character reasons for the two to either be absent or unfocused on in the story’s darker passages to avoid deflating emotional integrity.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
Top 20: 'Princess Mononoke'
On his travels to cure himself of a supernatural curse, a young man becomes embroiled in a conflict between forest dwellers and industrial workers. We’ve all been there. A complicated, meaningful, and non-alienating premise in which commitment and care are constantly evident.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
