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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
My Review of "Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials"
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials is a sequel that came out in 2015. Although it's very beneficial for you to have watched the first Maze Runner movie, I don't think it is totally necessary. This movie feels quite different from the first movie but the relationships that were built in the first movie remain in this movie.
Brian AnonymousPublished 3 years ago in GeeksLifetime Review: 'Picture Perfect Lies'
Rachel Collins (Megan Elizabeth Barker) thought she had a perfect life: a beautiful home, doting parents, and a loving boyfriend. But that all changed on her 16th birthday, with her party ending with Rachel finding her aunt Jenny (Crystal Allen) dead in the pool. Rachel is even more shocked when the death is ruled a homicide, as she can't understand why anyone would want to kill her aunt--or why her parents Angela and Spencer (Laurie Fortier and Matthew Pohlkamp) are acting so strangely in the aftermath.
Trevor WellsPublished 3 years ago in GeeksReview: "Godzilla vs. Kong"
The MonsterVerse had been building steam ever since Gareth Edward's Godzilla and Jordan Vogt-Roberts' Skull Island. The two movies were both solid introductions to these titans, and Skull Island definitely seemed to indicate the two would inevitably fight. That's not even taking into consideration that the idea has been around since 1962 Toho Studios created the first Kong versus Godzilla. Ultimately this is what they've been building up to and they had to stick the landing in order to continue to cash in on their giant assets, and largely it delivers in it's promise to viewers of a massive fight but in other aspects the film is a disappointment. Granted, it is difficult to tell a story that is centered so heavily around the spectacle of two larger then life beings fighting one another, but it requires a even more delicate touch to make us care about what is happening on screen. Ever since Toho Studios first made these films back in the sixties, they always had humans delivering exposition and or showing mankind making a muck of the situation, but it's always the weakest points of the film. The same applies here as it is a increasingly difficult balance to maintain.
Nick CavuotiPublished 3 years ago in GeeksBooks to Check Out: June 2021 Reads
June is the start of summer, so how about we look at a bunch of exciting reads to kick off the sunny season? I wanted to read things that sounded bright and bold to celebrate this summer. I'd say I've managed to find an amazing group of books you’ll like. Take a look below!
One Tree Hill: A Complete Rewatch
Several weeks ago, an idea popped up in my hyperactive brain: what if I rewatched all nine seasons of One Tree Hill, from start to finish, and wrote about it all?
In Her Shoes - A Movie Review
You never know what anybody’s life is like until you walk in their shoes. In Her Shoes was released to theaters in 2005. Fed up with her partying sister, Rose orders Maggie, out. Trying to find somewhere to stay, Maggie discovers a grandmother whom they have never met. During their time apart, the sisters realize how much they need one another.
Marielle SabbagPublished 3 years ago in GeeksWhat Makes It Work? – Nailed It!: The Baking Contest We’ve Been Waiting For
Note: This article was originally posted on theyhavethoughts.com on July 28th, 2018. This one is for you Food Network bingers. The ones who spend their summer days or post-work hours rolling their eyes and screaming at the top of their lungs at the amateur mistakes made on Chopped. The people who single handled created a psuedo-cult following around the Sriracha god himself: Guy Fieri.
Jacqueline SpencePublished 3 years ago in GeeksExtinction
In 2013, the script was selected as one of Black List's best screenplays of the year. Interestingly, although the number of votes was not high, I also saw the American sniper bought by Bradley Cooper in the same ranking. It is also an interesting discovery.
Review of 'Mexican Gothic'
After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging for someone to save her from a mysterious doom, Noemí Taboada heads to High Place, a distant house in the Mexican countryside. She's not sure what she will find--her cousin's husband, a handsome Englishman, is a stranger, and Noemí knows little about the region. Noemí is also an unlikely rescuer: She's a glamorous debutante, and her chic gowns and perfect red lipstick are more suited for cocktail parties than amateur sleuthing. But she's also tough and smart, with an indomitable will, and she is not afraid: Not of her cousin's new husband, who is both menacing and alluring; not of his father, the ancient patriarch who seems to be fascinated by Noemí; and not even of the house itself, which begins to invade Noemi's dreams with visions of blood and doom. Her only ally in this inhospitable abode is the family's youngest son. Shy and gentle, he seems to want to help Noemí, but might also be hiding dark knowledge of his family's past. For there are many secrets behind the walls of High Place. The family's once colossal wealth and faded mining empire kept them from prying eyes, but as Noemí digs deeper she unearths stories of violence and madness. And Noemí, mesmerized by the terrifying yet seductive world of High Place, may soon find it impossible to ever leave this enigmatic house behind.
Cyn's WorkshopPublished 3 years ago in GeeksIf you liked Yuri!!! On Ice, Then Check Out Blades of Furry
I’ve heard that Webtoons have become a lot more popular. In fact, Hot Topic has actually started carrying merch from one of my favorite Webtoons (Lore Olympus, for those who are curious), and yet I didn’t hear about them until last year, when the shut down brought all sorts of new opportunities (re: desperation) to find new ways to entertain myself. Since then I’ve grown to love them as much as I love anime (what fresh blasphemy is this, I know), especially since you can easily binge from your phone wherever you are! I realize you can technically binge anime on your phone, too, but you can be way sneakier reading a Webtoon than when you’re watching a show.
Rebecca EvansPublished 3 years ago in GeeksFilm Review: 'Hot Guys with Guns'
In Los Angeles, two ex-boyfriends are about to be brought together for an unusual adventure. Danny Lohman (Marc Anthony Samuel) is a struggling actor taking PI classes as part of his method acting and waiting tables to make ends meet. Patrick "Pip" Armstrong (Brian McArdle) is a commitment-shy socialite living with his mother Patricia (Joan Ryan) in her mansion. While they're still a part of each other's lives, Danny makes no secret of the fact that he doesn't like Pip's playboy lifestyle of Hollywood sex parties and casual hookups.
Trevor WellsPublished 3 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Fatherhood"
Fatherhood is the latest 2021 exclusive release from Netflix. It also happens to be Kevin Hart's latest movie. We've seen him go into more serious roles lately starting from "The Upside". Here Kevin pushes the boundaries of his abilities yet again. It's becoming quite apparent that he's trying to reach and see what's beyond the horizons for his career. I think it's a great approach to keep up with his ever evolving life.
Brian AnonymousPublished 3 years ago in Geeks