Diresh Sherid
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The Social Dilemma (2020) Movie Review
In the new documentary "The Social Dilemma," we learn that social media has insidiously and fundamentally changed our behavior, and not for the better. Our brains are being manipulated and even rewired by algorithms that are designed to get our attention and make us buy things, including distorted ideas about the world, ourselves, and each other.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
The War With Grandpa (2020) Movie Review
"The War with Grandpa" Is a Misfire with a Meanness at Odds with Its Feel-Good Message The film "The War with Grandpa" is a comedy that features Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, Cheech Marin, and Jane Seymour. It is directed by Tim Hill and is based on the children's book by Robert Kimmel Smith. The story follows Pete (Oakes Fegley), a middle child who is happy with his family and is starting middle school with his loyal group of pals. However, when his grandfather, Ed (De Niro), starts having trouble functioning on his own, Pete's mom, Sally (Thurman), suggests that he come and live with them. This new living arrangement means that Pete must move out of his room and into the attic upstairs. This leads to an all-out war between Pete and Ed as Pete's friends suggest that he plays a bunch of tricks on his grandfather to make his life hell.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
The Devil All The Time (2020) Movie Review
Antonio Campos’ adaptation of Donald Ray Pollock’s “The Devil All the Time” is a bold and sprawling drama that explores the dark side of humanity through multiple generations impacted by violence in the heartland of America. With so much going on under its surface and an array of characters to keep track of, some elements of the film are minimized, making it feel like it would have worked better as a mini-series. However, the film's ambitious scope and willingness to bite off more than it can chew ultimately override any shortcomings, resulting in a memorable and powerful experience for viewers.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
Enola Holmes (2020) Movie Review
Enola Holmes, the younger sister of Sherlock Holmes, returns in a cheeky and breezy sequel that surpasses the original. The character has evolved and gained a better sense of who she is, resulting in a more action-packed story with less time spent on explanations. The movie revolves around a mystery that is inspired by a real-life event, making it genuinely inspiring.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
The Silencing (2020) Movie Review
Rayburn Swanson is a not-quite-grizzled sort-of warden who oversees a wildlife sanctuary named after his daughter who disappeared five years prior, only in her teens. Rayburn is still printing and posting missing person fliers for his daughter. After kicking off a would-be poacher, one red-bearded man calls him "a goddamn tree hugger."
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
You Should Have Left (2020) Movie Review
The horror genre has always been an interesting space for filmmakers to explore. The genre demands a certain level of creativity, imagination, and a willingness to push the boundaries of what audiences can handle. It's a genre that has given us some of the most iconic films of all time, from classics like "The Exorcist" and "The Shining" to modern masterpieces like "Get Out" and "Hereditary." Unfortunately, "You Should Have Left," the latest horror film from director David Koepp and starring Kevin Bacon, fails to live up to the high standards set by its predecessors.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
The Tax Collector (2020) Movie Review
Critiquing a movie like "The Tax Collector" is akin to picking apart a dish that's so poorly cooked that it's almost impossible to pinpoint exactly what went wrong. It's a movie that is deeply incompetent and devoid of any redeeming qualities. It's rife with casual racism, bland characters, clichéd dialogue, incoherent plotting, and baffling editing. Above all, it's numbingly boring, which is perhaps the most insulting thing about it. If you're going to make a movie as lazily as this one, the least you could do is try to make it fun.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
Gladiator (2000) Movie Review
Gladiator is an epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott, set in 180 AD, during the height of the Roman Empire. The movie stars Russell Crowe as the lead character, Maximus, a Roman general who is betrayed by the Emperor's son and forced into slavery. Gladiator blends the grandeur of historical epics such as Ben-Hur and Spartacus with the political intrigue of I, Claudius, creating a film that is both thrilling and captivating.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
Babylon (2022) Movie Review
Damien Chazelle’s latest film “Babylon” takes us back to the 1920s, during the transition from silent films to talkies, and explores the magic of Hollywood, the tireless pursuit of perfection, and the cost of fame. The film’s protagonist is Manny Torres (Diego Calva), a Mexican American who is trying to get an elephant to an insane Hollywood party. Chazelle uses the debaucherous party scene to introduce us to the ensemble cast, which includes Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie), an aspiring actress whose star is about to rise, Jack Conrad (Brad Pitt), a silent film star about to leave his third wife, and a jazz trumpet player named Sidney (Jovan Adepo), among others.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
Boston Strangler (2023) Movie Review
In Matt Ruskin's "Boston Strangler," Keira Knightley delivers a compelling performance as Loretta McLaughlin, a wife and mother who works at the Record-American newspaper. Alongside her partner Jean Cole (played by Carrie Coon), Loretta discovers a connection between recent murders in the area, in which women are strangled with their underwear tied around their necks in a bow. The two women are the first to pursue and broadcast this connection through the paper, aware of the importance of this information for women all around the greater Boston area.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
Black Box (2020) Movie Review
Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr.'s captivating directorial debut "Black Box" delves into the significance of memory and one man's struggle to connect with his past. The film centers around Nolan, a photographer who lost his memory due to a car accident that killed his wife, making it difficult for him to bond with his daughter. In their poignant relationship, she helps him by writing reminders about everyday tasks on Post-it notes placed throughout the house. However, when it comes to his wife and their relationship, Nolan is left with numerous questions, which Mamoudou Athie's sensitive performance helps to bring to life. It's a grounded approach to a profound crisis, in which Nolan is desperate to discover what kind of husband he was.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Movie Review
Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” is a timely and accomplished ensemble piece that aims to spark conversation about the events of the 1960s and how far the country has come since then. The film introduces viewers to the key players of the trial of the Chicago 7, who traveled to the city to protest the Vietnam War during the Democratic National Convention. The film’s powerhouse cast, including Eddie Redmayne, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Frank Langella, relish the opportunity to chew on Sorkin’s timely and provocative language. However, the film falls short in some areas due to Sorkin’s direction, which is too polished and lacks the emotional impact that the story deserves.
By Diresh Sherid2 months ago in Geeks
