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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
'Madlax' - Modern Political Affairs?
Although a seasoned otaku, I have only seen two war-related animes. And by war I mean an actual war, not the holy one—the concept not-so-rare and rather overused. The first one was Grave of the Fireflies, the movie that sent me sobbing. The second, First Squad: The Moment of Truth, also made me cry, although for very different reasons. (Hint: read the existing reviews.)
By Eugenija Steponkutė8 years ago in Geeks
A Short Review of 'La Strada' (1954, Fedirico Fellini)
I am going to be frank, I consider this film an underrated classic. When I first saw it, I didn't know completely what to expect. What I found was a powerful and emotional experience, of an extremely well written and well directed drama, from the depths of Italian cinema history. With some people stating it to be one of the most influential films ever made and even went on to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, in 1957.
By Craig York8 years ago in Geeks
'American Animals'
American Animals is a movie about the true events of the Transylvania book heist starring Evan Peters and Barry Keoghan. It was way better then I expected. I thought nothing of the movie and, to be honest, I only saw the movie because of Evan Peters. But after seeing it, I can say that I really enjoyed it.
By Katherine Bullion8 years ago in Geeks
God Can't Save This Queen
Robert Massimi. God Save Queen Pam at The Players Theater is in the same genre as the movie Ralph, where a nobody schlub is exalted to the hierarchy. Actress/ writer Erin Murray Quinlan is a happy-go-lucky bartender in Secaucus, NJ when Col. Eleanor Ainsley and Major Johnathan Digby show up at The Tiki Bar in the Meadowlands, just outside New York City, to inform her that she is to be the new Queen of England. She is next in line to the throne as England just lost their king, who suffered a heart attack at the altar. The would-be queen, Lady Fenella de Dieul (Marie Minette Linder), is none too happy about losing her crown due to the king's untimely death and will do anything to get it back. Her goofball son, Augustus de Dieul, is forced to go along with his mom's scheme to get her to the throne. Pam (Erin Murray Quinlan) has to learn in short order the rules and protocols of being queen. She is overwhelmed by the massive meetings and structure that it takes to be the queen. She clearly hates the job and all the structure and stiffness that goes with the job. She is not allowed to date the handsome Major Jaimie Toben (David Ventura), who has deep feelings for her right off the bat. Pam is a cross between Melissa McCarthy and Roseanne Barr, she is quite comedic and the first fifty minutes get on nicely.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
'A View to a Kill' - Roger Moore's Last Mission
Hello, and welcome back to Second Chances where my mission is to spotlight the unfairly maligned and ignored. Back when I looked at the scores of John Barry (a composer best known for his work with the James Bond movie franchise), I chose to highlight the music from the 14th official entry in the franchise, 1985's A View to a Kill. I mentioned that it is my favorite movie in the series to this day. I knew I was going to have to explain myself since this one constantly shows up near the bottom of other fans and critics' official rankings of the Bond movies. Even the star Roger Moore was quick to dismiss it. I just can't agree, though; I love it! I know part of my affection for it is nostalgia; A View to a Kill is actually the first Bond movie I ever saw when I was just 7-years-old. However, that isn't the whole reason. Does it have problems? Absolutely. Do those problems hurt the film? In some ways. Does it have good stuff in it? Hell, yeah!
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Geeks
