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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Daredevil: Born Again
The end of the last episode did a great job of pulling together what the first few episodes set up. Fisk and Matt have stopped trying to be different then what they are and are officially fully leaning in to being the antithesis of each other. Vanessa’s characterization continues to piss me off and now we have Frank Castle introduced.
By Alexandrea Callaghan10 months ago in Geeks
Daredevil: Born Again
Okay we are going into this episode with some feelings. They have fully destroyed Vanessa Fisk and I will not stop being angry about it, especially since keeping her character comic book accurate would have been better writing for the story they are actually telling. And then we have the fact that the last episode ended with what looked like the Punisher killing White Tiger, which would in fact destroy another comic book character if that is actually what happened. So I will hold my tongue until the show gives me a reason to get pissed off.
By Alexandrea Callaghan10 months ago in Geeks
Mrs. Playmen: The Darkly Charming Series
In today’s crowded landscape of prestige television—where every new series promises to be darker, sharper, or more shocking—Mrs. Playmen manages something rare: it captures viewers not simply through twists or spectacle but through character, charm, and an unmistakable sense of narrative daring. The show is a masterclass in slow-burn suspense, blending noir mystery, psychological tension, and razor-sharp wit into a world where nothing is quite what it seems, especially its enigmatic protagonist, Henrietta Playmen.
By James S Pope10 months ago in Geeks
Exit Protocol: A Thrilling Meditation on Control, Memory, and the Price of Freedom
In an era where technology is evolving faster than our ability to understand it, Exit Protocol emerges as one of the most chilling and thought-provoking techno-thrillers in recent memory. Blending psychological drama with high-stakes espionage, the film pushes its audience to question how much of our identity actually belongs to us—and how much can be rewritten, deleted, or monetized by those who claim to protect us.
By James S Pope10 months ago in Geeks
How to Watch PBS in UK?
PBS is a popular entertainment streaming service that offers many movies and tv shows. The platform focuses on family-friendly content, which is suitable for viewers of all ages. Unfortunately, PBS only works in the US. If you want to watch PBS in UK, using a premium VPN is the only way.
By James S Pope10 months ago in Geeks
The Running Man (2025): A Fresh Sprint into Sci-Fi Action, Morality, and Survival
When the title The Running Man returns in 2025, expectations are high. The film bears the weight of its name’s history — recalling earlier incarnations — and the burden of reinvention. Yet this newest take doesn’t just rely on nostalgia. It pushes hard into a dystopian world where action and intellect collide, emotions run raw, and survival takes on both physical and psychological dimensions.
By James S Pope10 months ago in Geeks
A Merry Little Ex-Mas: A Holiday Film That Understands the Messiness of Love
The holiday movie universe is full of familiar beats: the snowy town square, the rekindled romance, the inevitable grand gesture. Yet A Merry Little Ex-Mas taps into something that many seasonal films skirt around—the imperfect, sometimes uncomfortable reality of navigating past relationships when the rest of the world insists on cheer. Rather than treating emotional complications as distractions from holiday magic, this film weaves them directly into the fabric of its story, showing how healing rarely happens in a straight line and how joy often requires confronting what once hurt.
By James S Pope10 months ago in Geeks
How to Watch PBS in Canada?
PBS is a popular entertainment streaming service that offers many movies and tv shows. The platform focuses on family-friendly content, which is suitable for viewers of all ages. Unfortunately, PBS only works in the US. If you want to watch PBS in Canada, using a premium VPN is the only way.
By James S Pope10 months ago in Geeks
🐾 The Pet Detective 2025 Stole My Heart And My Popcorn 🍿
The Comedy We Didn't Know We Needed There is a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from living in the 2020s. It’s a low-level hum of anxiety, a constant scroll of bad news, and a cinematic landscape dominated by multiverse stakes where the entire fabric of reality is always five minutes away from collapsing. I walked into the theater to see The Pet Detective expecting nothing more than a distraction. I expected slapstick. I expected maybe a talking dog or two. I expected to check my watch.
By Bolt Movies10 months ago in Geeks
Casino at 30: Revisiting Scorsese's Masterpiece on the Cost of Criminal Glamour
Plot Summary Casino depicts the rise and downfall of Sam "Ace" Rothstein, a diligent odds-maker hired by the Midwest Mafia to direct the activities of the Tangiers casino in 1970s and early 1980s Las Vegas. The movie places Sam within a city undergoing a rapid metamorphosis, utilizing his managerial accuracy through which Scorsese explores systems of loyalty, ambition, and the commercialization of glamour.
By TheScreenAnalyst10 months ago in Geeks
Obvious Child (2014) - A Movie Review
You are unapologetically yourself. Obvious Child is a 2014 film. Donna, a twenty-something comedian, has an unplanned pregnancy. She immediately schedules an abortion, but has to wait for the appointment. In the meantime, Donna must confront her lover about the situation.
By Marielle Sabbag10 months ago in Geeks
