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Best geek movies throughout history.
The Shows That Got Me Through Covid
I feel like we don't talk about the Covid years a lot. I feel like a lot of us have pushed those dark times under the rug and we are just praying that we never have to go through it again. Sometimes, it can be hard to revisit the dark times.
By Hope Martin3 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: "The Exorcist: Believer" (2023)
I watched this film on the night of Wednesday 11th October, 2023 Though it might be suggested that I am a purist of the original movie from the 70s, I am also very open to new and exciting ideas. Unfortunately, what I am looking for in a fresh new horror movie just was not realised by this shaky sequel. Of course, it still was not all doom and gloom for David Gordon Green's attempt, but I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that there were more things wrong with this movie than right. From no atmosphere to plot-holes, from continuity errors to weird editing, though the film may have been entertaining on a base level - there was just so much I could not shake off. Leaving no after effect that the first viewing of the original movie left, The Exorcist: Believer is more of a let-down than I had initially imagined it would be.
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
Has Jordan Peele redefined Horror Movies?
Jordan Peele made a bold leap into the realm of horror cinema in 2017 with his unforgettable classic, “Get Out.” Since then, he has dedicated himself to honing his craft within this challenging genre. Breaking into a new cinematic territory, especially one as demanding as horror, is no small achievement. Peele, however, has navigated this transition with remarkable finesse, earning himself a well-deserved reputation as a highly respected filmmaker with several notable accomplishments under his belt.
By All Interests3 years ago in Geeks
Totoro is a Masterpiece
So at this point my two year old daughter and I have watched “My Neighbor Totoro" at least ten times and all I can say is that it is nothing short of a masterpiece. That really is not that much of a shocking revelation though is it. I mean each and every Miyazaki film is often heralded as the best thing since sliced bread. I have seen several of them over the years and all of them have been something special. But Totoro, man what an experience this film is. I wanted to sit down and express why it speaks to me so personally and why I think it is a masterpiece in filmmaking.
By Gray Beard Nerd3 years ago in Geeks
Celebrating Impact: Sir Steve McQueen
I had not heard of Steve McQueen until 2013, yet he had been making waves and establishing his presence at least 20 years before that! But entirely typical of the invisibility of British minorities and their achievement, though he actually WON the Turner Prize for art in 1999, the media focused on another White nominee instead!
By Elaine Sihera 3 years ago in Geeks
Marie Dressler (9 November 1868 – 28 July 1934)
What if I were to tell you that I haven’t told you all my stories, that I haven’t even lived my best stories, would you believe me? I’m 54. I’ve met my great love. I’ve become a mother. I’ve done a range of jobs. What else could there be to talk about? What else could there be left to tell, to do, to discover?
By Rachel Robbins3 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: "The Creator" (2023)
I am not usually into Sci-Fi movies and more than often I will go out of my way to avoid them. I went to see this one at the Odeon on the night of the 28th of September and was quite surprised that I was leaning into it. For someone who gets bored by Sci-Fi very quickly, I was often impressed by its more heartfelt storyline that induced moments of tragedy, leaving it feeling less like a dry, robot-based science fiction movie and more like an adaptation from something that should have been written by Isaac Asimov in his Robot Dreams book.
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
From The Darkness
I have written a new independent comic book called From the Darkness. It is a story about overcoming stereotypes and fighting the pressures and expectations that are put on teenage girls by society. Its actually a story that gets really dark but with adolecent depression on the rise I think its appropriate. I've found an amazing team of artists that have really done a lot to help me bring this story to life. Here is some of my interview with Temple of Geek.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" (2023)
My favourite animated movie of all time is a Wes Anderson film called Fantastic Mr Fox. So, it is only obvious that I would watch his films. His 'aesthetic' has made its way on to social media for all the TikTok children to try to imitate because they clearly think he has a style going. This only means one thing: they have not seen enough of Wes Anderson. It is almost a crime to think that anything about The Grand Budapest Hotel has any smiliarity to the style depicted by The French Dispatch or even the harsh lighting of Asteroid City. Mostly the pastel-coloured social media trash is often reductive and to anyone who has actually watched a Wes Anderson movie all the way through, it just looks a bit silly and childish. Thankfully, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar reinforces the concept that there is no singular Wes Anderson style and that his depiction of joy is actually one of the most interesting things about him as a director.
By Annie Kapur3 years ago in Geeks
The Killer Movie Review (LFF 2023)
[Reviewed as part of the BFI London Film Festival 2023] In recent years, Netflix has become a major supporter for several filmmaking auteurs; following a biographical stint with Mank, David Fincher returns to a more direct storyline with The Killer. Just like his previous works, it delivers another razor-sharp package.
By Robert Cain3 years ago in Geeks
