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A Man Called Otto - A Movie Review
People don’t know your struggles if you don’t let them in. A Man Called Otto is a 2023 film based on the book by Fredrik Backman. Otto is an unhappy miserable widower who refuses to let others in. One day, a young couple moves into the house across the street. Reluctantly befriending Marisol, she could change his perception of the world.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: Brave New Town Review
One of the most arresting elements of the Eighth Doctor Adventures was its ability to bring new life to old Doctor Who monsters. Across four seasons, the production team brought back the Daleks, the Cybermen, the Zygons, Morbius, the Krynoids, the Wirrn, the Metebelis Spiders, the Monk and the Ice Warriors to face the Doctor and Lucie. However, one of the most interesting - and, potentially, daring - old foes to come back were the Autons, in 2008's "Brave New World". Being mostly silent automatons of the Nestene Consciousness may not make them an obvious choice to bring back on audio, so it makes what writer Jonathan Clements does with them here even more interesting. And, as a result, this becomes one of the most novel Eighth Doctor Adventures, despite its use of a traditional element in its storytelling. It really pushes how far you can take the Autons, as well as telling a genuinely intriguing mystery story into the bargain. It all adds up to one of the stronger instalments of one of the most well-regarded series from Big Finish.
By Joseph A. Morrison4 years ago in Geeks
The Fableman's
The Fableman’s was one of my most anticipated films of 2022, I think that the Covid lockdown did something to filmmakers and the industry as whole. We were all inside for a year and that caused an outpouring of art from authors and musicians but filmmakers were stuck. So after we were all released and allowed back into the world there was all this pent up creative energy from filmmakers and that gave us a wave of films about art and film and love. That wave gave us movies like Armageddon Time, Babylon and yes, The Fableman’s.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Broker
The Broker represents peak independent cinema, it seemed to slip through the cracks of 2022. In a year that was filled with very loud movies, The Broker slips through with a beautiful story and delicate character work that is rare to see in a world of superheroes and spies.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Ranking Films of 2022
Okay so 2022 ended up being an amazing year for movies, I’ve decided to rank them, now this list isn’t actually in any particular order. All movies with the same number rating are tied with each other. Most movies that got a half a point off because of rewatchability, that said you have to be in a very specific moon to rewatch those films and therefore they got a slightly lower ranking. Now for context the only films in history that I have ever given a 10/10 are the Lord of the Rings films (all of them), and The Princess Bride. Now all I think this list proves is that I need to raise my standards, which is really saying something because I am very specific and very judgy about my movies, so I am in fact going to be a little harsher going into 2023.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Bringing Mutants into the MCU
Disney/Marvel owns Fox once again and as soon as that deal went down many comic book fans knew that meant at some point that we would get to see the X-Men in the MCU at some point. Now I think the most realistic of us knew that it wouldn’t be for a while but as we wait there has been much speculation as to what version or makeup of the X-Men we might get. Though the most common and popular characters are what a lot of fans would hope for, characters like Wolverine and Professor X would be a mistake to bring into the MCU so soon. Phase 4 has heavily hinted at the existence of mutants and I think it's important to talk about which mutants would make the most sense in the MCU as we know it now.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Debunking the Trope That “Sunlight Is the Best Disinfectant”
There is this tiring trope that happens in media. The villain has been deceiving the populace of a town, country, or galaxy for the entire runtime. It seems like they will never face justice, but then our hero steps onto a stage with evidence or leaks a hot mic recording to the public, and the villain's secret gets revealed. The crowd instantly turns on them, and the day is saved.
By Alex Mell-Taylor4 years ago in Geeks
The Anti-Trans Fans of 'Hogwarts Legacy' & The Consumers Who Ignore Them
Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world RPG by Avalanche Software set in the Harry Potter universe. This game takes place in the 1800s, approximately a hundred years before the original books. It is set against the backdrop of a goblin rebellion as well as the emergence of a new, forgotten form of magic.
By Alex Mell-Taylor4 years ago in Geeks
The Third Tron Movie Is Reportedly in the Works
After computer games, one of my hobbies is watching movies in my interest areas. I introduce the new ones as they become available. I recently introduced 7 Film Releases I’m Eagerly Awaiting in 2023. Today, I mention the third Tron movie.
By Inspiring YouTuber and Gamer4 years ago in Geeks
The Last of Us: Our Obsession With The End Won’t End
Twenty years have gone by since Cillian Murphy woke up in a devastated zombie filled London in Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later. We are treated to another spectacle of the end in the critically renowned The Last of Us. A show that cements the fact that the only thing left which separates television and film is the size of the screen. The Last of Us is truely impressive and fantastic to watch, but isn’t it a story we have heard many times before?
By Josh Clements4 years ago in Geeks
New Marvel Fan Theory Gains Traction: Did Kang Write The MCU's Darkhold?
When Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania hits theatres in just a few weeks time, MCU fans will finally get their first real look at Kang The Conqueror, the ultimate big bad of the Multiverse Saga. While Thanos worked from the shadows for most of the Infinity Saga, Kang is expected to make multiple appearances throughout Phases Five and Six, leading up to the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and Avengers: Secret Wars.
By Kristy Anderson4 years ago in Geeks
All About Golden Globe Awards History, You Need To Know!
What is Golden Globe Awards? The awards ceremony is held each year in January, and honors the best in both American and international films and television shows. The awards are divided into several categories, including best drama, best comedy or musical, and best actor and actress in both film and television. The Golden Globe Awards are considered a significant awards ceremony in the entertainment industry, and are often seen as a precursor to the Academy Awards. The awards are divided into several categories, including:
By Pickon Magazine4 years ago in Geeks
