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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Altruism in Literature
Altruism, whether psychological or biological is a kind act towards another person in which they expect nothing in return without holding a grudge. Many people are never able to master this, some say. Others say that one can maintain this point of view. Whether this is true or not has never been determined; however, literature can help to recieve a fully rounded picture of what altruism might look like in everyday life. Here is one description of altruism:
By Katy Christensen8 years ago in Geeks
'Daddy's Home 2' Review
Hayden's Overall Grade: B- Daddy's Home 2 comes on the heels of the 2015 original Daddy's Home. That film received mixed praise but the main spotlight went to Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell's comedic timing. As co-Dads, the original father Dusty (Wahlberg) and stepdad Brad (Ferrell) showcased great heart in comedically trying to out do the other. In this hilarious sequel, it seems like they have found the great groove that they showcased in the first film. As these co-Dads work together to throw their kids a great Christmas together, a wrinkle is added in when both of their fathers arrive to spread the holiday joy.
By Hayden Fisher8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'Justice League' (2017)
Okay, as an amateur movie critic, I'm not super well-versed on the burgeoning and ever-endless growing comic-book-franchises that are popping up like weeds in the desert. I do find that both the powerhouse comic book forces, DC Comics and Marvel Studios are in some sort of battle royale to get their respective movie superheroes into multiplexes as fast as you can chug a 2-liter soda bottle in three to five seconds. I haven't seen Thor: Ragnarok yet and I'm reserving judgement for when I do see it, but if and when I do, I won't be drawing parallels between the DC Extended Universe and the Marvel Universe. Nope - thankfully, Justice League will do all of that for me. Yes, there'll be a breach of movie etiquette of comparing crosshatching dueling comic book movie franchises. The question will be, did I enjoy it and do I recommend it? The answer may surprise you.
By Carlos Gonzalez8 years ago in Geeks
Justice League
Well, the moment that diehard DC Comics fans have eagerly awaited most of their lives finally arrived this past week with the release of the feverishly anticipated Justice League film. The fans knew that the stakes were high; everything would be riding on the success or failure of the first ever cinematic team up of DC's greatest heroes, but the critical and commercial success of this past summer's Wonder Woman, the first ever film of its kind and the first film in the DCEU with a deliberately lighter, more inspirational tone than previous films, buoyed people's hope that the DC's cinematic universe was finally on the right track with audiences.
By Matthew Frati8 years ago in Geeks
'Jackie Brown' Is So Down
Pam Grier takes on some serious legends in Jackie Brown. Samuel L. Jackson menaces, Robert De Niro boils over and Michael Keaton hems in on the legal end. Nonetheless, this fearless anti-heroine outmaneuvers the trio and shows who should have gotten the moniker of Wonder Woman in the 1970s. But let’s wait a minute. She has a long sordid association with known felons and dupes her way into half million dollars of blood induced, drug money. Should we really celebrate her? Hell yeah.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Thelma'
Thelma is a fascinating and immersive supernatural drama that never fails to surprise. Director Joachim Trier, on his third feature following the remarkable duo of Reprise and Louder than Bombs, has crafted the most unlikely and unusual coming of age story that I have ever seen. Bristling with the awkward tension of newly discovered sexuality and a dangerous supernatural awakening, Thelma is among the most refreshing takes on the coming of age tale you could possibly imagine.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Review: ‘Ingrid Goes West’ Goes South
I have one question for ‘Ingrid Goes West’, Matt Spicer’s debut film about the eponymous Ingrid (Aubrey Plaza) who gets dangerously obsessed with Taylor Sloane, a lifestyle-influencer she encountered on Instagram (Elizabeth Olsen): when will the psychobitch die?
By Samuel Spencer8 years ago in Geeks
Freddie Wong Talks Shop About Why CG Sucks
Freddie Wong (of Youtube fame) took some time to sit down and talk about CG and the movie industry in his latest video "Why CG Sucks (Except It Doesn't) as part of Rocket Jump Film School. Throughout, he touches on a few things that I personally haven't really thought about with regards to CG. Specifically, it seeks to tackle the notion that CG work is ruining movies as a whole and that we should hearken back to the good old days of practical effects. But should we really?
By Jay Vergara8 years ago in Geeks
Character Review: Arthur Dimmesdale of 'The Scarlet Letter'
The Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale's hamartia is his self-inflicted isolation for a sin that was committed in love, not in vain. His guilt turns him into a man not even himself can recognize. A minister is a caring man with a few mysterious tendencies. A noble and pious person, Dimmesdale is first introduced in the novel as a preacher and head of the community, and although he maintains this personality throughout the ill-fated story, he succumbs to his inner demons. Hawthorne portrays Dimmesdale as a man surrounded in a cloak of mystery and pain. The same questions the reader has at the beginning of the novel are the same inquiries one has at the end. Who is Arthur Dimmesdale? Why does he love Hester? How did he succumb to sin? No matter the answer, Arthur Dimmesdale is a person who, despite his flaws, is someone to inspire a passion for righteousness in every reader.
By Anna Bloom8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Mudbound'
Is Hollywood finally being forced to grow up? On one hand, no, as the fact that Superhero movies still dominate our box office allows us all an escape hatch back to childish notions of good and evil. On the other hand however, a grown up conversation about race and racism has emerged as a significant narrative in Hollywood 2017 and it’s a conversation for grown-ups only. Get Out, Jordan Peele’s exceptional meta-horror movie, began the conversation with a spoonful of genre horror to help the medicine go down. Detroit, followed this past summer by serving up some recent true crime history.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
