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After Ever Happy (2022) - Film Review
Trigger warnings: This review will address the themes portrayed in this film. These include domestic abuse, childhood trauma, sexual assault and alcohol/drug addiction.
- Top Story - September 2022
Three Bits of Wisdom I took from ‘The Woman King’
Recently, I checked out a fantastic film entitled “The Woman King” that dropped in theaters this year (September 16th). There were so many lessons that I learned from this movie, but I wanted to lay out a few that particularly landed with me.
The Breatharian BloggerPublished 2 years ago in Geeks Review: "Top Gun Maverick"
Top Gun Maverick by all logic is a film that should not work, but just as the action at times defies logic, the film is just a blast to watch. At times it feels as if Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt had been displaced from his Mission Impossible films and planted here in aviation school amongst the best of the best of their kind. Especially when watching the opening scene of Pete Mitchell “Maverick” taking a plane and making it exceed the fastest velocity a human has ever taken a plane. The way that his co-workers look up in awe at computer screens and declare Maverick to be the fastest man alive feels a bit absurd and self-congratulatory of the action maniac that is Cruise, despite these moments of absurdity, the film is likable, full of heart and just fun.
Nick CavuotiPublished 2 years ago in GeeksThe Reality of She-Hulk
There are many criticisms circulating around the Disney+ She-Hulk show, none are valid however. Even the opinions close to approaching valid, completely miss the point of the show. She-Hulk is a funny, relevant and much needed addition to the Marvel universe that has been under fire since its inception. Review bombed before it's release She-Hulk has been fighting off internet trolls with every episode, brilliant social media moves from the shows fan account have only pissed off internet fanboys more. But I will defend the show to the death so here we go…
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 2 years ago in GeeksReview: "Barbarian"
Barbarian is a new horror film that may just be one of the better horror films of the year. It is inherently aware of the downfalls of telling a horror story and the tropes that come with the storytelling of horror and has moments where audiences will surely laugh. It is a tense film with characters that are put in situations that will make the audience feel claustrophobic, but the actors also are perfect in their roles which helps elevate the proceedings quite a bit. It is best to go into this movie knowing as little as possible, as the twists and turns that came at you have a way of making everything a bit more unnerving. Unlike most movie trailers these days, surprisingly the trailers and advertisement for Barbarian gives away nothing outside of the film’s initial setup which may lead to driving audiences away.
Nick CavuotiPublished 2 years ago in GeeksAvatar
Like many film fans at the moment, we went to go watch the re-screening of Avatar in preparation for the sequel’s release. Upon re-watching this movie I was thankful, so thankful that I fell asleep the first time it was released because this film is truly so terrible. And I am glad that I didn’t know how bad it was going into it, or I wouldn’t have watched it.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 2 years ago in GeeksReview of 'This Vicious Grace'
Emily Thiede's exciting fantasy debut, This Vicious Grace, will keep readers turning the pages until the devastating conclusion and leave them primed for more! Three weddings. Three funerals. Alessa's gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner's magic, not kill every suitor she touches. Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island's only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her. Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante's dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. He holds the key to her survival and her heart, but is he the one person who can help her master her gift or destroy her once and for all? Remixing all the best parts of a dark fantasy and a romantic comedy, This Vicious Grace is a wonderfully fun time from start to finish, with lush, complex worldbuilding, intensely relatable characters, and relationships that are easy to root for. --Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For The Wolf
Cyn's WorkshopPublished 2 years ago in GeeksShe-Hulk Review: "Just Jen"
I do love that this season (and I say "season" instead of "series" because I think Season Two is inevitable) has nine episodes, because it does seem to operate like a baseball lineup. We were just treated to the "cleanup" episodes centering on Titania's attempt to sue over the She-Hulk name, and failing badly. So what do we get in the last leg of the heart of the order? A wedding...as well as a divorce, because, of course, these things have to go together.
Clyde E. DawkinsPublished 2 years ago in GeeksShadows in the Sun - A Movie Review
Time is a precious thing. Consider your goals and keep on writing. Shadows in the Sun is a 2005 film. An aspiring agent for a publishing company tracks a literary client in rural Italy so he can publish a book. Tracking Weldon, the man doesn’t offer an easy time for Jeremy. However, this time provides an eye-opening lesson to both men.
Marielle SabbagPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Star Trek: Insurrection"
Star Trek: Insurrection came out back in 1998. It's definitely a movie of its time despite the fact that it's based in the future. I had a bit of a rough time getting acclimated to the new cast of the next generation movie in the last the movies. That's why I'm happy to announce that I think I've come to finally appreciate the new cast in this movie.
Brian AnonymousPublished 2 years ago in GeeksChristopher Nolan Movies Ranked
Christopher Nolan, the brilliant filmmaker who began his career with a $6,000 budget, is today known for his multimillion-dollar blockbusters. Nolan is known for his magnificent, tight, realistic photography and meticulous, unique, mind-blowing screenplays. Most of his films should be watched again to fully comprehend them – Nolan blends complex stories with good film grammar and perplexing camera angles to keep the audience enthralled.
All Netflix releases in October 2022
As expected, Netflix 's list of releases for October 2022 is full of horror options. The month of terror kicks off with dark series like The Midnight Club , where Mike Flanagan, creator of some of Netflix's best horror series, tells the story of a group of terminally ill teenagers who make a terrifying pact during their stay in a hospital full of spirits and ghosts.
Nouman ul haqPublished 2 years ago in Geeks