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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
I Said "LUNCH", Not "LAUNCH"
Last November saw the death of legendary kids TV producer Marty Krofft at age 86. Marty along with his brother Sid, were to praise (or blame) for some of the most outrageous, crazy, and subversive children’s television of the 1970s and 1980s. Before Pee Wee’s Playhouse and before SpongeBob SquarePants, there was H.R Pufnstuf, Land of The Lost, Electra Woman & Dyno Girl, The Lost Saucer (with Jim Nabors) D.C. Follies, and much more. The Krofft brothers were probably the only people in the 1980s who imagined that Richard Pryor could headline a Saturday morning kids show (Pryor’s Place) in the style of Sesame Street.
By Michael Kantu2 years ago in Geeks
Snow Cake (2006): A Poignant Tale of Autism, Connection, and Tolerance
Did you know no two snowflakes are alike? Snow Cake is a 2006 film. Alex Hughes gives Vivienne Freeman a ride home, but they get in a fatal car accident, thus killing her. Overcome with grief, Alex pays a visit to Vivienne’s mother, Linda, a high-functioning autistic woman. He stays around for a week as they become friends and learn to be more open-minded.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
The Tiger Who Came to Tea – West End Live in Bangkok: A Charming and Well-Crafted Delight for All Ages
I had the pleasure of attending The Tiger Who Came to Tea on its September 18 opening night at Bangkok's M-Theatre thanks to one of their many contests. The experience was made even more special knowing that the cast came straight from the West End, bringing their talent and energy to the stage.
By Karina Thyra2 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "House of Dragons - Season 2"
House of Dragons - Season 2 has finished up. It was one of the hotly anticipated TV shows I've been waiting for in 2024. To my surprise I had a lot of ups and downs with this season. As usual they had a pretty slow start and get better closer to the end but in some ways it felt a little more lacking than I was hoping for. That's not to say it wasn't a good season. Maybe my expectations are too high.
By Brian Anonymous2 years ago in Geeks
Agatha All Along
The first episode of Agatha All Along was undeniably captivating. The mystery, the pacing, the way that all the characters played off of each other was brilliantly crafted. Jac Shaeffer has proven that she knows these characters, and more than that, that she cares for them. She is in fact the only writer in the MCU that I trust with my favorite characters. I have quite a few predictions based off this first episode but they gave us the first two so let's get into it.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Agatha All Along
Agatha All Along released its first 2 episodes at once this week. The first people to review it sang its praises, save for a few butthurt internet fanboys who can’t stand the sight of women on their TV screens. I for one am very skeptical about the series if for no other reason then they are adapting The Witches Road which is a very prominent WANDA storyline. And as she is my favorite character, and has yet to have her own solo movie, it very much feels like a slap in the face to take one of her biggest comic book moments and give it to someone else. That said, the promise of a future Scarlet Witch project hangs in the air so I am excited to see how Agatha can help us get there.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Dee Baxter (The Wayans Bros.)
Who remembers The WB? The original WB Network? Hard to believe that it's been almost 30 years since that network launched, and would go on to become this big thing--keeping up with what was now the Big Four networks (CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox). The whole thing started in early 1995, and it ended up leading to the launch of Kids' WB that fall (that's another story). The network had their trademark shows, and among their earliest hits was The Wayans Bros., the memorable sitcom that officially put Shawn and Marlon Wayans on the spotlight.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Geeks
Six Dance Lessons in Six Week - A Movie Review
Dance is all about capturing the soul. Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a 2014 film. A retired widow hires a dance instructor for six weeks of private dance lessons at her home. Lily and Michael clash in various debates until they form a deep connection that evolves into a heartwarming friendship.
By Marielle Sabbag2 years ago in Geeks
The Most Successful Cast Members from MTV's 'Teen Mom'
MTV hit television gold back in 2009 with the introduction if its reality TV series, 16 & Pregnant. The show debuted with the goal of making teenagers more aware of the risks and struggles of teen pregnancy, as well as raise awareness of overall sexual health. The second unexpected hit came from their spinoff franchise, Teen Mom.
By Jenika Enoch2 years ago in Geeks
The Acolyte
So far I think everyone that was shitting on this show is insane, or stupid, or both. The Acolyte is a well written show that seems to explore parts of the Star Wars universe that are underutilized. We are getting to see and talk about what the flaws in the Jedi order are. We are getting to see how revenge and trauma don’t always have to lead to the Dark side. Also how it isn’t always about Dark vs Light. I think this show is adding a lot more substance and nuance to the Star Wars canon then it had before.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
The Acolyte
We are diving into The Acolyte. I really enjoyed the first episode, against the internet’s wishes. But really there were no glaring flaws in the writing. Granted that could always change, shows fall off as seasons continue all the time. Though I will say that is a lot less frequent when it comes to streaming because the seasons are shorter and therefore tend to be fully planned before shooting even starts. That’s not to say that every streaming show is a goldmine of perfect writing, but it really does minimize the plot and character mistakes that network shows tend to make because they last far longer than they should. So here we go with The Acolyte episode 2.
By Alexandrea Callaghan2 years ago in Geeks
