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

'Wonder' Review
Hayden's Overall Grade: A Wonder. The title to this amazingly inspiring movie really says everything you need to know about August Pullman. The young boy, who is born with a rare disease that gives him facial abnormalities, is forced to be integrated into a society that sees him as a monster. His struggles and tribulations are shown to full effect and it really makes you feel for little Auggie.
By Hayden Fisher8 years ago in Geeks
Review: Game Night
So here we have a straight comedy, a genre which I rarely review or even pay money to go and see. So you know, the marketing team have already done something wrong in intrigue.
By David Grice8 years ago in Geeks
'The Shape of Water:' What's the Big Fuss?
The Shape of Water was hyped to be one of the best films of 2017, being nominated for several awards and coming from acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro. While I am usually a fan of the dark, mysterious, and fairytale-esque worlds he creates, this one for me fell drastically short of expectations. Despite a fantastic cast, director, producer, and writer, The Shape of Water is a completely forgettable experience.
By Natalie Colquhoun8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'Food Wars!' ('Shokugeki no Soma')
Anime: Food Wars! (Shokugeki no Soma) (Seasons 1-3)Genre: Adventure, Comedy Age Rating: Teen+ Studio: J.C. StaffMusic: Tatsuya KatoAuthor: Yūto TsukudaDub/Sub: SubtitlesEcchi Level: Otaku (Almost, but no showing. Also a man running around in nothing but an apron)
By Riot Dragon8 years ago in Geeks
An Analysis of Erik Killmonger: Why That Quote Isn't That Great
Like most everyone, I couldn't wait to see Black Panther (2018). In fact, I went to see the movie twice. On both the first and second viewings, I cringed at Erik Killmonger's death scene; this was purely because of what he said prior to pulling the knife from his chest. After T'Challa offers to use Wakandan technology to cure Killmonger, Killmonger says this:
By Azaria Brown8 years ago in Geeks
TV Review: 'Atlanta' Robbin Season Episode 1
Earn is homeless and Darious and Paper Boi aren’t speaking for unspecified reasons as we join the story of Atlanta Season 2: Robbin Season. Donald Glover’s remarkable FX series returns for season 2 with the same sense of style and humor that made season one so very memorable. Can Robbin Season match the heights of season one all year long? Well, season 2, episode 1, “Alligator Man” indicates that indeed it can.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
A Comparison of Walter Mittys
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a story of a daydreamer and his desire to break the mold. The short story version, written by James Thurber, and the film starring Ben Stiller show contrasting sides of Walter Mitty through his attitude, his love life, and his final actions throughout these works. This essay will demonstrate why the film version portrays Walter Mitty in a better light than the short story version.
By Mallory Hall8 years ago in Geeks
Oscars Countdown: 'Call Me By Your Name'
The love story subgenre isn’t as prolific as you may think. Most are shoehorned into the romantic comedy category or aren’t critically successful enough to be anything more than that thing boyfriends are dragged to every February. Call Me By Your Name dares to tell such a story on the Academy Award scale, earning it a Best Picture nomination and, more importantly, a spot in this completely irrelevant review series.
By Mike Charest8 years ago in Geeks
'Black Panther': Was the Hype Actually Real?
I just recently braved the theatres to go see Black Panther, and I was not surprised by the hordes of people scrambling to get their tickets. This film has been critically acclaimed by websites like Rotten Tomatoes, who named Black Panther the greatest movie of all time, and audiences alike. However, after my viewing, I can't help but to be disappointed. Don't get me wrong, this was a good movie, but was it that good? I think that it was completely overhyped, and I would like to touch on a few key points that I think should be discussed.
By Jacob Craig8 years ago in Geeks
'Entanglement' (2017)
"You’re riding a girl’s bike!" "It’s UNISEX!" Initially I thought I would be presented with yet another rom-com. In retrospect Entanglement is a kind of romantic comedy. But in a bizarre way. This felt like an outsider of all romantic comedies. The beginning isn’t exactly a comical theme. But strangely enough, it’s hilarious when you see Ben’s (Thomas Middleditch) clumsy suicide attempts. Someone stealing the prepared car with a running engine so the exhaust fumes would kill Ben, was kind of amusing. And next he starts a quest for the girl who almost became his sister. A newly discovered pregnancy of his mother apparently threw a spanner in the works. When he finally finds Hanna (Jess Weixler), it turns out she isn’t only a charming-looking fox. But also in terms of personality, she’s completely the opposite of Ben.
By Peter P8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Are We Not Cats'
Are We Not Cats is the kind of strange, small-budget, slice of life movie that hits me in a particular sweet spot. The film focuses on a bizarre fetish/addiction that is weird and rather dangerous and has a pair of unique and fascinating names. Are We Not Cats also has one of the best oddly intriguing titles outside of a Guy Maddin movie. That the title is a strange, twisted, comment on the movie rather than a direct expression from the movie only makes me like it more.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Oscars Countdown: 'The Post'
The Post made for an interesting study of expectations affecting one’s viewing experience. Full disclosure, I made fun of this movie’s trailer for some time. I called it Movie: The Movie because it seemed laughably generic. Even the title screen, while it did maintain the newspaper theme, threw some stock font on a black background. They then shamelessly sold legendary lead actors and a similarly esteemed director to draw interest, despite the film itself showing nothing interesting upfront. Then I had to go watch this thing because it snagged a Best Picture nomination.
By Mike Charest8 years ago in Geeks