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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.

The Ultimate Halloween Movie Guide
With Halloween just around the corner, you might find yourself struggling to decide which spooky, gory, or just straight-up terrifying movies to watch in the lead-up to the big day. If that sounds familiar, then look no further, because I've put together the ultimate Halloween movie guide to help you find the perfect film, no matter what kind of vibe you're going for.
By Maria Labout 12 hours ago in Geeks
North Shore Music Theatre's "Phantom": An Exquisite Production
Be careful - the phantom lives down there. North Shore Music Theatre presents Yeston and Kopit’s “Phantom.” The story follows Erik, a mysterious, disfigured musical genius who lives in the Paris Opera House cellar. As he secretly trains Christine Daaé, Erik falls in love with the singer, but it leads to clashes and revenge.
By Marielle Sabbagabout 13 hours ago in Geeks
"Blackhollow" Delivers a Chilling Gothic Experience
I have my story straight; it’s these dark halls that threaten me. Greater Boston Stage Company (GBSC) opens with the world premiere of “Blackhollow,” a one-act gothic play by Weylin Symes. Set in 1838, inside an insane asylum, the story centers on Nurse Lucy Cull. She is a devoted worker who becomes entangled in a series of dangerous medical experiments.
By Marielle Sabbagabout 13 hours ago in Geeks
Reviewing Season One of "Coven Academy"
I remember when the news broke about Coven Academy months ago; I was very excited to hear about this. I was all in quickly, and I had my reasons, especially a main one, but more on that later. Within the first few minutes that I watched this, I noticed that Coven Academy was basically Pretty Little Liars meets Charmed (either version works). I expected a lot in this show, but what I didn't expect was vampires... especially within the first two minutes of the series! But yeah, witches, warlocks, vampires, and yes, werewolves in this thing. But let's get to the plot (Warning: there are spoilers).
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout 21 hours ago in Geeks
East of Eden: Mini Series Review
"The only true freedom in this world is economic freedom. And for the modern woman, that presents a problem. She could marry into wealth, of course. But those assets will belong to her husband as surely as she does. No, there are only two ways for a woman to acquire her own money. She can be fortunate enough to have a rich relative die. Or she can own and run her own brothel."
By Maria L2 days ago in Geeks
Cyberpunk Edgerunners 2 Series Review
Back in 2022, Cyberpunk Edgerunners delivered a knockout dystopian story while redeeming its video game source material in the process. Further expansion is on the cards with a second standalone tale. It’s another visually stunning set, though it falls short in overall investment.
By Robert Cain4 days ago in Geeks
The Social Reckoning (2026). Top Story - October 2026.
I am a fan of Aaron Sorkin. I even watched Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Despite it being panned by a number of comedy writers and only lasting one season, I liked it. Last year I went to see his adaptation of To Kill a Mocking Bird in the theatre and wrote about its peculiar ability to work as both an historical piece and a reflection of our times. (Read that here ).
By Rachel Robbins6 days ago in Geeks
"Shrek": A Swamp Full of Laughs and Heart at Stage 284
What makes us special makes us stronger. Stage 284 transforms its auditorium into the fairy-tale world of “Shrek.” Based on the 2001 DreamWorks animated film, Shrek is a green ogre who reluctantly ventures on a quest with his new friend Donkey to rescue Princess Fiona. Throughout their journey, they learn they’re not so different after all.
By Marielle Sabbag6 days ago in Geeks
Mean Streets and the Rule of Sound
Martin Scorsese’s “Mean Streets” was released in 1973, and it still feels like one of the best and vivid presentations of street life and culture ever filmed. It was declared a breakthrough by the film critic Pauline Kael (she called it “a triumph of personal filmmaking” ), and I still think it ranks higher as a film than “Raging Bull” or “Goodfellas” . And one of the reasons why I am still hooked on this one has to do with what I heard when I watched it.
By Kendall Defoe 8 days ago in Geeks
MUSK The God Player. Top Story - October 2026.
I have watched this four-hour (!) documentary but it didn't feel like it was four hours. A 10-minute intermission in the middle helped, but the documentary itself was engaging and pulling in the ways I didn't expect.
By Lana V Lynx8 days ago in Geeks
Mini-Series You Need to Watch
In my opinion, there's really nothing quite like a good mini-series. It sits at the perfect intersection between a movie and a traditional TV show, giving a story enough time to fully develop, build its characters, and create a truly fleshed-out narrative, while still being short enough to binge-watch over the course of a single weekend. You get all the depth and storytelling of a great TV series, without having to commit to multiple seasons or spend weeks working your way through it. And honestly, some of the best, most compelling, and genuinely enjoyable cinematic stories have been told in the mini-series format.
By Maria L8 days ago in Geeks
Hope: Movie Review
South Korea has given us some of the best and most incredible films of the twenty-first century. Parasite , The Handmaiden , Oldboy , Memories of Murder and Train to Busan are just a handful of titles worth mentioning when discussing just how rich and impressive the country’s cinematic catalogue is. I always find myself intrigued and excited whenever I sit down to watch a film knowing it’s South Korean, because time and time again, the country’s filmmakers have proven just how exceptional their cinema can be, and they almost never disappoint.
By Maria L9 days ago in Geeks