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

Still Into Twilight? These Romantic Fantasies Share That Same Energy (2025/2026). AI-Generated.
It’s been over a decade since Twilight first sparkled its way into pop culture, but let’s be real — if you're still thinking about the moody forests of Forks, Edward’s tortured stares, or that unforgettable “Hold on tight, spider monkey” line, you’re not alone. Whether you were Team Edward, Team Jacob, or just Team Angsty Romance, Twilight had a vibe that was truly its own.
By Chinka!about a year ago in Geeks
Driveways - A Movie Review
All of a sudden, there’s no time left. Driveways is a 2019 film. A mother takes her young son with her to clean out her late sister’s house. While cleaning through the immense piles and piles of her sister’s hoarded past, Cody makes friends with Del, the old man who lives next door.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Thank You, Chrollo
Spoilers for the Hunter x Hunter anime and manga! — Chrollo Lucilfer Chrollo is one of the most beloved villains in Hunter x Hunter, and for good reason. He is a very mysterious and interesting character in how tricky he can be to understand, so I want to preface this analysis by saying that all of the following is just my opinion and my personal interpretation of Chrollo’s character—unlike my Makima analysis, which is all fact. (She told me herself.)
By angela hepworthabout a year ago in Geeks
My Review of "Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut"
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut is an edited version of the theatrical release. I never saw the theatrical release but I thought the director's cut has to be better than the original, right? Although I have never seen the theatrical cut, I have seen the first movie. It took me a while but I eventually warmed up to this movie. Curiosity got the best of me and I had to check this one out.
By Brian Anonymousabout a year ago in Geeks
Rachel Reviews: Fleabag
I've been craving good drama that's witty, entertaining and unique, for a bit of escapism from the darkness of the real world at the moment. I wanted to watch something which is about people and for it to illustrate relationships that felt like they were rooted in reality, reality as I wanted to see it, not this fear-mongering-crazy-hatred world that's projected to me whenever I look out.
By Rachel Deemingabout a year ago in Geeks
"Beyond the Gates" Week 20 Review
Patience is a virtue, and I'm speaking as someone who waited 21 years for a Stanley Cup. So the 20th week of CBS' relatively new soap, Beyond the Gates, finally delivered something we had all been waiting weeks for. As a result, this review will be different. Normally, it would have been about a specific highlight from each of the episodes from that week, in this case, the episodes airing between July 14 and July 18. But regarding Week 20, there was only one true highlight overall that week, and we know what that is. So this week's review will only focus on the ultimate reveal that took place.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Geeks
Open Letter to Astronaut
Dear Astronaut Executives, Board Members, PR Crisis Interns, and whoever’s still left monitoring the corporate Slack, I hear you're looking for a new CEO after your last one heroically resigned in the wake of the Coldplaygate debacle. Tragic stuff. A man felled not by fiscal mismanagement, a hostile takeover, or even a private jet scandal—but by Chris Martin’s dreamy falsetto and a poorly-timed photo op. Corporate martyrdom truly has a new face.
By Michael Phillipsabout a year ago in Geeks
If Bohemian Rhapsody Was Your J..., These M... Biopics Might Be Next (2025/2026). AI-Generated.
When Bohemian Rhapsody dropped, it didn’t just tell the story of Queen — it felt like Queen. It was loud, electric, dramatic, and deeply human. Whether you showed up for the iconic music, Rami Malek’s unforgettable performance as Freddie Mercury, or just to re-live Live Aid on the big screen, it was the kind of film that made you sing, cry, and maybe even Google “Queen discography” the second the credits rolled.
By Overlord!about a year ago in Geeks
Loved The Avengers? These Ensemble Movies D... on Scale and Story (2025/2026). AI-Generated.
When The Avengers first hit theaters, it wasn’t just a superhero movie — it was the moment that proved big ensemble storytelling could be more than chaos. With massive stakes, sharp writing, and a cast of larger-than-life characters that somehow worked together, it changed what blockbuster storytelling could look like.
By Yuros!about a year ago in Geeks
If Shutter Island Twisted Your A..., These Films Keep You Second-Guessing (2025/2026). AI-Generated.
There’s a moment near the end of Shutter Island where everything tilts — where what you thought you knew suddenly flips, and you’re left reeling. It’s the kind of twist that makes you sit in silence as the credits roll, then go back and rewatch everything with new eyes. That’s not just a movie — that’s a psychological event.
By Yuros!about a year ago in Geeks
If Forrest Gump Felt Like a F...., These Stories Travel a Similar P... (2025/2026). AI-Generated.
Forrest Gump is one of those rare movies that manages to capture the full spectrum of human experience in just over two hours. It’s funny, heartbreaking, hopeful, and wise — all at once. Through the eyes of one simple man with a kind heart, we get a front-row seat to decades of American history, love, loss, and the beauty of just... showing up.
By Chinka!about a year ago in Geeks
The Shadows of Dead Men!
"Astrology, science—all the arts were known perfectly! That those Egyptians knew what our present scientists do not is unthinkable! I've a theory that people from another planet built them!" —Gardner Fox, Dr. Fate (1940)
By Tom Bakerabout a year ago in Geeks