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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
My Review of "Batman Begins"
Batman Begins came out back in 2005. It's hard to believe it's been that long since this movie came out. I wanted to check it out again because I remembered really liking this movie a while back. Now that the new The Batman movie had recently come out, I wanted to see if I could enjoy this one again. Both of these movies are the starting points of Batman's career.
Brian AnonymousPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has just come out. Fans have been dying for this movie ever since the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Fans are expecting tons of cameos and see familiar faces from the MCU. In the end that is what they got but is this more of a template of marvel movies to come?
Brian AnonymousPublished 2 years ago in GeeksA Beautiful Mind Review
There are films that leave traces. Perhaps because they resonate with the inner vibrations that stir in our minds and hearts. They are films that are fondly remembered, that one can watch repeatedly because there are always new discoveries, renewed emotions, unexpected experiences and disturbing questions that are never answered. Perhaps because I am an engineer, interested in mathematics and science, fond of making models and adjusting things that happen to formulas and theories, I love the story of John Nash, a Nobel laureate in economics who dared to propose a revolutionary scheme to raise the idealized functioning of human relationships in terms of what are their optimal points of behavior. As the protagonist ofA brilliant mind : “Adam Smith said that for the best result each member of a group must do what is best for himself…this is incomplete, incomplete…because to achieve the best result, each member of the group must do what is best for himself and for the group”, the optimum has both group and individual resonances. When a film dares to raise such simple and essential themes, and when it does so through excellent dialogues, daring, with creative schemes, to break the merely narrative flow of a story, they leave traces on the viewer, they begin to feel resonances, a masterpiece is experienced.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. How Marvel China Conquered Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) is a hereditary warrior raised by the mysterious Ten Rings organization. It is led by the hero's father, Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung Chu Wai). While still a child, he lost his mother, who was also fluent in martial arts, and, under the guidance of his father, accumulated strength in himself for merciless revenge. As time went on, Xu Wenwu sent Shang-Chi and his younger sister Xialin (Zhang Meng'er) on dangerous missions. Realizing the perniciousness of his father's upbringing, the young man flees to America, gets a job as a parking attendant in a fashionable hotel, and begins to communicate with the outrageous Katie (Aquafina) to enjoy life in daily karaoke gatherings to the song Hotel California. However, the ghosts of the past strive to pull Shang-Chi out of his favorite routine. For the sake of a peaceful future, he is forced to return and correct the mistakes made by his disgraced father.
Sarfraz HussainPublished 2 years ago in GeeksA new production of Pinter's 'The Homecoming' fails to sizzle
A new production of The Homecoming, the 1965 play by Harold Pinter, is currently touring to good reviews (for example see The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph). Having watched it, I was left wondering where the motivation to make a new production for this specific play came from. Surely the director Julian Glover had a reason for getting the show back on the road again, but it is not drawn out. Several reviews have suggested that the play is increasingly relevant in the time of #metoo, but I must confess I thought the opposite.
T. StolinskiPublished 2 years ago in GeeksLifetime Review: 'A Gift of Murder'
Synopsis: With her mother Cindy (Kate Orsini) checking herself into rehab to overcome a painkiller addiction, Dylan Montrose (Bailey Bass) is sent to live with her aunt Shannon (Heather McComb) and uncle Scott (Victor Turner). The move also means getting transferred to a new school, a transition her family hopes she can acclimate to. Unfortunately, Dylan isn't even through her first day when she ends up the target of Tiffany Hartfield (Courtney Lauren Cummings), the school's resident queen bee. Despite Dylan's attempts to steer clear of Tiffany, she still ends up on the entitled girl's radar--especially when Shannon books Dylan's 16th birthday party for the venue Tiffany wanted for hers. How far is Tiffany willing to go to have the Sweet 16 she's always wanted?
Trevor WellsPublished 2 years ago in GeeksThe English Teacher - A Movie Review
You can’t run away from this. The play is going up in a week! The English Teacher is a 2013 film. A teacher’s old student gives her his play to read. Impressed with what he has written, Linda asks the school board to let the theater put it on. Hindering some roadblocks, getting this play on its feet is harder than everyone thinks.
Marielle SabbagPublished 2 years ago in GeeksDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Movie Review
In 2016, one of Marvel’s more underrated characters made his big screen debut. Six years and multiple cameos later, Dr Strange has returned for his second outing with director Sam Raimi at the helm. It should have been a brilliant match, but the result is less than impressive.
Robert CainPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMovie review, Cruella. Rock, mole, and separation
Born to be bad Like many viewers around the world, I was looking forward to the release of Cruella. And now, having looked, I remain under a pleasant impression after what I saw. The movie almost lived up to my expectations.
Sarfraz HussainPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMovie Review "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone adventure, family, fantasy Director: Chris Columbus Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman Premiere: March 21, 2002
Sarfraz HussainPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMultiverse of Madness is a Masterpiece
If I had to narrow down my favorite types of films to two genres, it would definitely be superhero films & horror. Since I was a kid, superheroes have been a major fixation of mine, joined by horror in my early teens. If I'm not watching a spooky movie or show, chances are I'm rewatching WandaVision or marveling over Civil War for the millionth time. Scattered amongst my tattoos are horror icons and Marvel icons, I cannot get enough of either. I'm autistic, so you can definitely say that Marvel & Horror films are two of my major fixations. The MCU is a solace for me now, just as the X-Men comics were for me as a kid, feeling like a mutant all my own.
Josey PickeringPublished 2 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Star Trek: Picard (Season 2)"
Star Trek: Picard (Season 2) has just recently wrapped up and boy was it an epic season. You might want to watch the first season of Star Trek: Picard (Season 1) before watching this season although it's not necessary. I don't even know the whole Star Trek: The Next Generation and I enjoyed both season 1 and 2. That's goes to show how entertaining these seasons were.
Brian AnonymousPublished 2 years ago in Geeks