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Movie Review: 'Reminiscence' starring Hugh Jackman
I’m tempted to pat the new movie Reminiscence on its metaphorical head and condescendingly talk about how I appreciate the attempt it makes at being about something more than a Hollywood thriller plot and some mainstream notion of noir. Okay, so that’s what I just did and I kind of hate myself. At the same time, I do appreciate the intentions of Reminiscence. The film calls upon the tragedy of Orpheus and Euripides, and the ongoing tragedy of climate change, in a vain attempt to give an overly familiar macho action movie something to stand for.
Sean PatrickPublished 3 years ago in Geeks- Top Story - August 2021
Movie Review: 'Sweet Girl' Starring Jason Momoa
Sweet Girl doesn’t fail due to lack of commitment. Leads Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced each appear deeply committed to their roles. The unfortunate failure of Sweet Girl comes because what these wonderful performers committed to was far too silly to warrant their commitment. Sweet Girl turns on a twist so clumsily executed and poorly thought out that it renders any goodwill the movie might get from the performances moot.
Sean PatrickPublished 3 years ago in Geeks Classic Movie Review: 'Klute' Starring Jane Fonda
Klute is the classic on the latest edition of the Everyone’s a Critic Movie Review Podcast. The film was chosen because the new movie Reminiscence appears to be about a private detective and Klute centers on an investigation by a would-be private eye played by Donald Sutherland. More than any of that however, I’ve always wanted an excuse to watch Klute and this was a flimsy enough excuse to do so. I was rewarded for my effort as Klute was a truly rewarding experience.
Sean PatrickPublished 3 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Back to the Future"
Back to the Future is pretty much a classic for me. I've seen this movie so many times at different stages of my life. When I was a youngster it blew my mind because it was pure imagination come to life. As a young adult it was a fun ride down memory lane. As an older adult I don't wasn't too sure how I would take this movie as I've seen it so many times. I was actually pretty worried that I've seen it too many times.
Brian AnonymousPublished 3 years ago in GeeksThe Most Powerful Scene in Movie History
I love 'Taxi Driver' and watch it at least once a year. One of the greatest character studies in history. Between Paul Schrader's reality-steeped script, Martin Scorsese's haunting direction and Robert de Niro's engrossing performance, never has there been a truer depiction of a troubled mind, an unstable man, and the bleak nature of urban loneliness.
Matty LongPublished 3 years ago in GeeksMovie Review: 'Annette' Starring Adam Driver
Annette is a masterwork. Director Leos Carax takes the audience into his hands and takes us on a fantastical journey, a strange and magnificent journey of sight and sound. The beauty of music and the beast of hubristic ego slammed together in a story of movies, music, romance, sex, and all that such things entail. Starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard, with music from the duo known as Sparks, Annette is a towering, forceful hurricane of image and emotion.
Sean PatrickPublished 3 years ago in GeeksReal Truth about Why I Didn't Watch Omo Ghetto: The Saga - Funke Akindele
Late last year, Nigeria’s own Funke Akindele-Bello put out a new movie called Omo Ghetto: The Saga during a time when people weren’t sure a lot of people would be going to the cinemas. Weeks after its release, not only did Omo Ghetto: The Saga do well, it also broke the record as the highest grossing Nollywood movie with a domestic gross of over 600 million naira.
Jide OkonjoPublished 3 years ago in GeeksForest Gump Movie Review
The film is a clever interpretation of Forrest as it moves through recent American history. Director Robert Zemeckis is well versed in the magic of special effects (his credits include future films such as The Frame and Roger Rabbit) and uses Legerdemain's computer-assisted Legerdemain to put Forrest in historical context with real people. Hank Able, a character of Forrest Gump, stands next to former President John F. Kennedy and presented his image in connection with Beatles singer John Lennon is a remarkable technology, especially when one considers it a 1994 direct effort.
Shreya PoudelPublished 3 years ago in GeeksHidden Gems: Highlander (1986)
*This article was drafted before the sad passing of Sean Connery on 31st October. An actual worldwide legend, famous for being the first (and iconic) James Bond. A diehard Scottish patriot, who started from very little, who went on to star in some of the biggest Hollywood movies, from Indiana Jones, The Untouchables, to The Rock and The Hunt for Red October. The world is a little worse off for his passing, and his unique accent has made been parodied by everyone at some point, making him famous the world over. This article is in part, dedicated to him RIP.
Gary PackerPublished 3 years ago in GeeksMovie Review: 'Habit' Starring Bella Thorne
Habit stars Bella Thorne as a party-girl turned drug dealer after she’s fired from yet another in a series of low paying gigs. With her friends, Addy (Andrea Pejic) and Evie (Libby Mintz), Bella will be selling drugs, supplied to them by a former TV star, Eric (Gavin Rossdale), at a nightclub. Unfortunately, all three friends end up partying a little too much and after taking the party back to their apartment, they wake up to find $8,000 in cash and drugs stolen.
Sean PatrickPublished 3 years ago in GeeksFlightplan - A Movie Review
I boarded this plane with my daughter. We are searching every inch to find her. Taking off for its destination, Flightplan arrived in theaters in 2005. After the death of her husband, Kyle boards a plane with her young daughter. Upon falling asleep, her daughter is nowhere to be found. Looking for her everywhere, crewmembers find no records of her daughter onboard.
Marielle SabbagPublished 3 years ago in GeeksVillainess Review: Marianne Danforth (The Perfect Marriage)
I cannot recall exactly when I started watching Lifetime movies, but it was at least 20 years ago. During the early 2000s, Lifetime movies started to change, going from the usual plot of women being victims of domestic abuse and even sexual assault, to currently (and mostly) consisting of (usually) female protagonists being plagued by a crazed villainess. This film, The Perfect Marriage, was one of many that was part of that paradigm shift.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 3 years ago in Geeks