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Best geek movies throughout history.
Why Critics Are Wrong About 'Venom'
Since its release last year in November, Venom has been a movie surrounded with debates on how good it really is. Even after the death by firing squad that the anti-heroes first solo outing underwent by critics; the movie still somehow managed to rake in hundreds of millions of dollars in the box office. Fans refused to make too much out of the mediocre reviews and decided to watch the movie and decide for themselves how good it really was. I myself took the same approach by giving it a chance before paying any mind to the unfair ratings that have been bestowed upon the public in the films name. Now, by no means is this title the best superhero film ever made. There are quite a few flaws that should most certainly be addressed when Sony begins production on the sequel, and thanks to the 800 plus million dollars that the film has gained (making it the most profitable superhero origins film of all time) a sequel title has already been confirmed. By now you have probably noticed the great divide in opinion between fans and critics regarding Venom's ratings. How exactly does a film that was given a meager 29 percent on rotten tomatoes, turn up to be one of the most profitable projects of 2018? That question is exactly what we will be investigating in this article. Something within this equation is doing very little to add up, in fact, the only thing that seems to be adding up is the frustration fans are having with these unreasonable, parasites we call critics. So hold on to your symbiotes because we'll be getting into the good, the bad, the beautiful, and the brutally ugly portions that factor into what was an over-all great flick. Although, I must warn you there will be massive spoilers awaiting ahead. So, if you have yet to see Venom than you may want to refrain from reading on (you have been warned).
By Carlos Guerra8 years ago in Geeks
'A Fish Story' Helps the Bereaved Heal the Pain in Pound Ridge
The death of Sam Roberts’ father in 1985 left the Pound Ridge resident an angry young man. On the other hand, it wasn’t long before he started to channel his grief, and a screenplay soon emerged. Reaching the tail end of the story meant a long journey against the current, though, and the film didn't make it into the can until 2013. Successes in a number of film festivals followed, and A Fish Story just secured a distributor. So it can now be found on Netflix and in 3,000 Walmart stores. Of course, having a Hollywood star attached to the credits would certainly make mass consumption much easier. But Roberts has come to realize that the healing nature of the film might not have come across as easily with that type of familiarity.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Geeks
Al Pacino Makes Us Believe in and Justice for All
1979's And Justice for All stars Al Pacino as an honest lawyer. In a profession where oath and ambition insulates judges, prosecutors, and attorneys from doing what's right, I hope after all my Star Trek commentary that the world is OK with more science fiction.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Geeks
Some Anime or Manga Shouldn't Be a Live Action Film, but 'Alita: Battle Angel' Changed That
Just recently I saw a film called Alita: Battle Angel. The movie was terrific. The story was great and the special effects were off the wall. The film is set several centuries in the future and the Earth became imbalanced because of a war called, “The Fall.” (The whole planet became somewhat of a recovering post-apocalyptic world.) The abandoned Alita is found in the scrapyard of Iron City by Ido, a compassionate cyber-doctor who takes the unconscious cyborg Alita to his clinic (which also happens to be his home). When Alita awakens, she has no memory of who she is, nor does Alita have any recognition of the world she finds herself in. As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City with the help of a boy named Hugo who happens to fall in love with her. Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious past. He has a good reason why. I saw in the end credits that the film was based off of a manga except it was called Battle Angel. I was surprised that the movie was great. This is because in the past there have been many anime and manga turned in to live action, and they have not done well in theater or direct to video. I can name a few, but let’s stick with Alita: Battle Angel.
By stephanie borges8 years ago in Geeks
Case Study: 'Wreck-It Ralph' and Audience Emotion
“And if that little kid likes me, how bad can I be?” - Ralph, Wreck-It Ralph When you go to a movie like Wreck-It Ralph, you expect a few things. It’s Disney, so it’s going to either be amazing, or it’s going to be ho-hum, so-so, cinema-fodder. Granted, Disney typically does a better job knocking films out of the park. But how do they do that?
By Ben Rawlings8 years ago in Geeks
‘Detective Pikachu' - Trailer 2: A Fanboy Reacts
We’ve all, at some point in our lives, wondered what the world would be like if Pokémon were actually real. In reality, their adorable, cutesy designs don’t always scream scales and fur, and yet here they are in the second trailer for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu.
By Sam Gamble8 years ago in Geeks
'Greta' What We Know Without Seeing It
What is it about? Greta tells the story of an elderly woman, by the name of Greta, who leaves her purse on the subway. The purse is recovered by a teenager named Francis McCullen who sets about returning the purse to Greta. So thankful is Greta for the return of her purse that she invites Frances to dinner and charms her with her life story and appeals to her sympathies by talking about how lonely she gets. The friendship starts well, but soon Greta’s insatiable need for attention becomes overwhelming while evidence of her seeming mental illness slowly begins to surface.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
The 10 Most Disturbingly Adult Plot Elements in the 'Harry Potter' Franchise
SPOILER WARNING FOR FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD. And Harry Potter in general. Though why are you reading this if you've never seen or read Harry Potter before, you big weirdo?
By CT Idlehouse8 years ago in Geeks
