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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets:' A Review
I'll start off this review by saying one thing; I love sci-fi. I'm not the type of guy to do cosplay, buy action figures, or obsess over the intricacies of the power struggle between the Sith and the Jedi, but if you tell me about a movie, set in space, featuring aliens, or just some other really weird spacey stuff, then I'm all over it. So when the trailer for Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets hit, I was instantly sold on it. The story appeared as far out there as you could possibly go, it looked colourful, ridiculous, and a hell of a lot of fun. So it was with some delight that last night I finally got the chance to watch this and it saddens me to report that this film was just awful. I mean, just truly awful.
By The One True Geekology8 years ago in Geeks
'Thor: Ragnarok' Review
Thor: Ragnarok does most things better than any Marvel film to date. A fantastically, colourfully high watermark for the assembly line series. But it’s still a Marvel film. It has the same non-existent level of stakes as the rest. The same abundance of jokes, hollow drama, dreary exposition, winning chemistry, a shrug of the shoulders third act, etc. But what it has that no other Marvel film, or most movies for that matter, is Led Zeppelin’s "Immigrant Song" (twice!). And that immediately rockets it into a stratosphere all of it own, to be showered with adoration, gifts, and all worldly pleasures as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s champion.
By Nicholas Anthony8 years ago in Geeks
For Your Consideration: ABC's 'The Good Doctor'
The Good Doctor has quickly become one of the most popular dramas on television. But why? Why is this show about a doctor with autism so very popular? Why has it, in some demographics, surpassed such beloved shows as The Big Bang Theory in the ratings? What is it about The Good Doctor that struck such a chord with a mass audience? The answer may be somewhat insulting to both the show and its viewers but it makes sense: The Good Doctor is mediocrity for the masses.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Just Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man
Getting to see Spider-Man: Homecoming at an advance screening with die hard superhero fans and with adults decked out in any related superhero clothing, really made the movie even that much better. You knew you were seeing the film surrounded by people who were actually very invested in the film franchise and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as conversations of which Spider-Man film was better and who is the better Marvel hero took place before the film started.
By Christina B8 years ago in Geeks
'Twin Peaks' 2017: 'The Final Dossier'
SPOILERS AHEAD There's no doubt that many fans were stung by the lack of answers, or even references, The Return gave to character's fates and plot points that had been left perilously unresolved in the Twin Peaks Season 2 finale. The announcement that The Final Dossier, Mark Frost's follow-up to the mythology building The Secret History, would 'tell us what happened to key characters in the twenty five years in between the events of the second series and the third, offering details and insights fans will be clamouring for' was met with a healthy mix of hope and scepticism by many. But I'm delighted to report that The Final Dossier far exceeded my expectations; long standing questions are answered, loose ends and contradictions are tied up and explained, and many of the most beloved character's stories are enriched with thoughtful, and sometimes heart-breaking, detail.
By James Giles8 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'Death Wish 4: The Crackdown'
How in the world did the Death Wish franchise last for four movies? How did anyone with a brain figure that the story of vigilante Paul Kersey could simply linger for over a decade? It’s a bafflement and yet, in the first weekend of November, 1987, Cannon Films managed to release Death Wish 4: The Crackdown and it somehow wasn’t the last of this limping, moronic, gun crazy, alpha male fantasy franchise.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'Son in Law': Giving Thanks with the Weasel
Hello, and welcome back to Second Chances where I give the maligned and forgotten another shot. Okay, I'm about to do something so heinous and nonsensical that I think it warrants the death penalty in several states. It's something that some may consider to be the ultimate act of evil.
By Adam Wallace8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'A Bad Moms Christmas'
A Bad Moms Christmas is quite funny. The gags delivered by these very funny ladies work most of the time to great effect. So why don’t I love the movie? As much as I laughed at A Bad Mom’s Christmas, I was rolling my eyes during scenes that weren’t centered on off-color gags. For all the uproarious laughs brought on by the brilliant Kathryn Hahn, the non-gag scenes, the ones centered on moving forward the supposed plot of A Bad Moms Christmas, simply don’t hold up.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'The Killing Of A Sacred Deer'
Ever since The Lobster, director Yorgos Lanthimos has been seen as the best thing to happen to independent cinema. He is probably the most original director working today, and there is a crowd for his work that is slowly growing.
By David Grice8 years ago in Geeks
