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Best geek movies throughout history.
Review: "The Matrix: Resurrections"
The original Matrix that the Wachowski brothers created way back in 1999 was ahead of its time with its spectacular action sequences as well as its special effects. Fast forward twenty-plus years and the original is still beloved while the subsequent sequels are less so. It isn't surprising to see that Warner Brothers studio would opt for a soft reboot in Resurrections, but at the end of the film, it is increasingly difficult to question whether this film was even necessary. Neo and Trinity are back, but yet Morpheus and Agent Smith are recast in a weird decision as there is an intent to have a younger cast for a new potential trilogy, but the way the characters are made isn't treading new ground or particularly interesting, just like the central plot.
By Nick Cavuoti5 years ago in Geeks
My Favorite Idris Elba Movies So Far
If you don't know my love and admiration for Idris Elba, now you know. I've been thinking about the first time I laid eyes on him for days, but I can't recall. But, I do remember him being on the cover of Essence Magazine with this warm grin, sparkling whites with a crisp white unbuttoned shirt. His eyes said, "come here," but his smile said, "I know I look good." Recently he was a guest on the "Who We Be" podcast, and to hear that he never found himself attractive because of this profoundly melanated skin growing up made my heart melt. The "Sexiest Man Alive" never viewed himself as sexy.
By teisha leshea5 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Spider-Man: No Way Home"
Tom Holland's iteration has always been viewed in an indifferent light. While he captures the boyish-ness of the character, the way he has been written has always led people to believe he is more "Iron Boy" than the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. This is largely due to the fact that he has always received help from Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark in the form of his tech. The genius of Spider-Man: No Way Home helps eliminate that as in the grand picture of this "Homecoming" trilogy for this version of Spider-Man is one of a long origin story where a boy who wants to be an Avenger becomes a fully realized character who wants to do good. Tom Holland also does a tremendous job in the role and may have silenced his critics with just this one film.
By Nick Cavuoti5 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' A Transcendent Shakespearean Experience
The Tragedy of Macbeth suffers from our expectations. This newest take on the Shakespearean legend stars two of our finest and most respected actors, Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand, as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth respectively. The film is directed by one half of the most respected directing duo in film history, Joel Coen, working for the first time without his brother, Ethan Coen. To say that the expectations for The Tragedy of Macbeth were high would be a significant understatement.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'The Tender Bar' May Have the Most Acting if Not the Best
George Clooney is the kind of director that actors love. As an actor himself he understands the way actors think and what actors enjoy doing. It’s easy to imagine Clooney encouraging his actors to follow their muse no matter where it takes them. That has unfortunately led to some deeply indulgent performances in Clooney directed movies. From Sam Rockwell’s entertaining but kitsch heavy performance in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind to Matt Damon’s downright weird performance in Suburbicon, Clooney shows himself to be a director willing to indulge his actors to good and not so good extremes.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Documentary Review: 'Beanie Mania' Comes to HBO MAX . Top Story - December 2021.
YouTuber Jenny Nicholson, arguably that platform’s best personality, has been talking about doing a video on the Beanie Baby phenomenon for some time now. And that is, in all honesty, the only reason I subjected myself to the new HBO Max documentary Beanie Mania. I am really eager to see Jenny do a video on this unique subject and I thought having a little more background on the topic might enhance how much fun her video will be. That said, there are some fascinating elements to Beanie Mania in and of itself.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Fellini's Breathtaking Foreshadowing in 'Nights of Cabiria'
The classic on the latest edition of the Everyone’s a Critic Movie Review Podcast is Nights of Cabiria, Federico Fellini's lovely, episodic exploration of a very unique and poignant life. Set in Rome in 1957, the story follows a sex worker named Cabiria as she goes through several days of trials in her troubled life. Nights of Cabiria was recently remastered and re-released in theaters by Rialto Pictures. The film received a new translation and a remastering of that iconic Nino Rota soundtrack.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Sing 2' Provides Brand Extension for Illumination I.P
Sing 2 is a synergistic brand extension for the Sing I.P owned and perpetuated by Universal Pictures and the animation brand Illumination whose previous brand extensions include Despicable Me and The Minions I.P. The goal of Sing 2 is to maximize the visibility of the known I.P Sing into a viable franchise for future capitalization. Box office tracking thus far indicates that Sing 2 will be a quick win for Illumination, well above their budget pain point.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Geeks
"Catch Me If You Can" is Secretly One of the Greatest Christmas Movies
Along with "does pineapple belong on pizza," "is 'Die Hard' a Christmas movie" is one of the most contentious debates on the internet. And while I have my opinion on the "Die Hard" question (and the pineapple one) that's not the film I'm here to tell you is secretly a Christmas classic. There are plenty of other articles that have already done that and frankly it's a little played out to claim "Die Hard" as your favorite Christmas movie, as good as it is. For the real deep Christmas cut tell people that your favorite is 2002's "Catch Me if You Can."
By Derick McDuff5 years ago in Geeks
Bruised really hurts
Halle Berry makes her directorial debut in the Netflix film Bruised. In the film Halle stars as former MMA fighter Jackie "Pretty Bull" Justice. She gives up her career after a disgraceful loss. She tries to find redemption by getting back in the cage and fighting again after her mother shows up with a son that she had left behind.
By Tyrone Livingston5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom"
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is an adventure movie that came out back in 1984. It was a time when there were quite a lot of adventure movies that spawned from the Raiders of the Lost Ark movie of 1981. Who could blame them, they're fun films filled with wonder and excitement.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Released in 1992, The Muppet Christmas Carol had a lot going against it. It was up against 'Home Alone 2' as the holiday movie to see in theatres, and was the first production after Jim Henson's death, directed by his son, Brian Henson. The Muppet Chistmas Carol was also the studio's first attempt at adapting a classic rather than telling an original story, and was significantly darker in tone than previous movies, though the characteristic humour still shone through.
By Natasja Rose5 years ago in Geeks
