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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
My Review of "Sisu"
Sisu is a ridiculous action movie that came out in 2022. It's so over the top that it is at times very cartoonish. That's what a lot of us are kind of looking for with action movies though. If you're a fan of the John Wick movies then this movie is right up your alley. In some ways it's very similar to that franchise but set in a different time period and location.
By Brian Anonymousabout a year ago in Geeks
Was Hunting Hitler a Hoax? The Dark Conspiracy Behind TV’s Most Controversial History Show
It was marketed as a bombshell investigation. A real-world spy mission to uncover whether Adolf Hitler actually escaped World War II and disappeared into the shadows of South America.
By Rukka Novaabout a year ago in Geeks
Sinners and the Doris Day Fan
Originality, I have been told, is mashing together two separate things or ideas to generate something new. Sometimes it really is that simple. Have you tried a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup? Two good things mashed together. Chocolate yumminess meets the salty splendour of Peanut Butter to produce something delicious.
By Rachel Robbinsabout a year ago in Geeks
My Review of "Thunderbolts*"
Thunderbolts* is a super hero team movie that seemingly came out of nowhere. In my thoughts of Captain America: Brave New World, I thought that you had to keep up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to understand their movies now. This movie proves that you don't have to. Although there are a ton of references to the MCU, it isn't necessary to know everything before going into this one.
By Brian Anonymousabout a year ago in Geeks
My Review of "Captain America: Brave New World"
Captain America: Brave New World sort of opens up this new era in the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU). It feels like there was some sort of reset that still feels like it's in the same universe as its previous movies. There are some drawbacks to the fact that it's a product of the MCU. You will get a little lost watching this movie if you haven't kept up with the rest of the movies and TV shows.
By Brian Anonymousabout a year ago in Geeks
The depressingly realistic representations in Netflix's "Devil May Cry."
It's a tough few days for demon hunter Dante as his limits are tested both physically and emotionally, drawing him into a battle against the demon invasion of Earth, armed with two vital pieces that only he can provide or partially provide. A spoiler warning and sensitive topics (including religion, mental health, mass murder, etc.) warning are in effect! Dante (Johnny Yong Bosch) makes his comeback in a new revival of Devil May Cry, succeeding the 2007 12-episode anime inspired by the Japanese video game series created by Hideki Kamiya. This 2025 installment by Adi Shankar invites the franchise's dedicated fans to explore its revisions and consistencies as Dante is urged by the White Rabbit (Hoon Lee) and members of the government organization Dark Realm Command (DARKCOM) to awaken his dormant abilities and give up his family heirloom.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Geeks
Another Black woman runs the White House in Shonda Rhimes' new Netflix series, "The Residence."
Hit series veteran Shonda Rhimes returns to Netflix and The White House with The Residence, an eight-episode exploration into the death of White House Chief Usher, A.B. Wynter (Giancarlo Esposito). A spoiler warning is in effect! Cordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba) acts in favour of Police Chief Dokes (Isiah Whitlock Jr.) by becoming the out-sourced detective tasked with uncovering A.B.'s cause of death in an effort to mitigate the damage to the new presidency's already poor reputation. President Perry Morgan (Paul Fitzgerald) and his husband, Elliot (Barrett Foa), are the first gay couple in the White House I've encountered, and they appear incompetent as well. I found myself questioning whether this reflects poorly on representation or if it's a positive step towards normalcy, suggesting that they and Black women can be less than perfect, as many believe. Nonetheless, they demonstrate no clear strengths throughout the series; there is a noticeable lack of respect towards this president, with people making disrespectful remarks only to add "respectfully' afterward. This is further highlighted by Elliot's mother, Ms. Cox (Jane Curtin), who visibly reacts with disgust every time they discuss her son's husband. I enjoyed Cordelia's connection with Ms. Cox, grounded in shared views and compatible personalities.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Geeks
"The Electric State" fails to reach its full power.
With two fake deaths and an interesting (yet simultaneously uninteresting) progression of events, Netflix's The Electric State is one you will not be torn over. I understand this is an adaptation based on the 2018 novel by Simon Stålenhag, and there are people who will always take a side on the book versus movie or series debate, but I don't think this movie was what they hoped for it to be. A spoiler warning is in effect! Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown) embarks on a quest to find the last surviving member of her family with the goal of freeing her brother from a mega-corporation's grip. She is assisted by his subconscious residing in a robot, along with Keats (Chris Pratt) and Herman (Anthony Mackie), who join her after she catches a ride with them while they evade the police and others during their mission to save Christopher (Woody Norman) and the world from the technological war. Despite the substantial budget, the movie had a certain lack of quality. The opening scene with Christopher taking the test felt overly simplistic, particularly when he encounters a Corporal (Camrus Johnson) who questions him about his shirt and his pro-robot stance, which seemed out of place and poorly executed. This feeling about the actors' performances surfaced multiple times; at moments, I found the voice actors more compelling than those physically present. The scene where Herman carries them on his shoulder while Michelle and Keats converse struck me as the most authentic.
By 'Vive Akughaabout a year ago in Geeks
