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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
'I'm Thinking of Ending Things' Review—Um....What?
My mother-in-law has not closed her mouth for the past 25 years. I showed her the ending of this film. That shut her up real good.
Jonathan SimPublished 4 years ago in GeeksA SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS: A BAD BEGINNING
I was not ready for this book. I do not understand how we are able to let children read this. It warns you. Twice, in the title and on the back, yet I still never saw this coming.
Maya PapayaPublished 4 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "Love Guaranteed"
Love Guaranteed is the latest Netflix exclusive romantic comedy that's come out in the last few months. They've been on a tear with these movies. They've been churning out these formulaic romantic comedies like crazy and I have to say I'm a little bit of a fan even though they're not the best movies. They're comfort viewing and none of them really stands out from one another. I guess they all have interesting premises with twists that set them apart from one another.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in GeeksBefore the Fire (2020)
The virus has not spread there yet. We’ll go there. We’ll wait it out. And then as soon as it’s over we will come right back home.
Hugo - A Movie Review
Do you want to have an adventure? Every day is an adventure. Hugo is a 2011 film based on the book written by Brian Selznick. A young orphan boy who lives in Paris discovers secrets about his late father. These revelations help him discover a new meaning about life, friendship, and passion.
Marielle SabbagPublished 4 years ago in GeeksReview of 'Not Even Bones'
Synopsis "Twisty, grisly, genre-bending and immersive, Not Even Bones will grab you by the throat and drag you along as it gleefully tramples all of your expectations." --Sara Holland, New York Times best-selling author of Everless Nita doesn't murder supernatural beings and sell their body parts on the internet--her mother does that. Nita just dissects the bodies after they've been "acquired." Until her mom brings home a live specimen and Nita decides she wants out; dissecting a scared teenage boy is a step too far. But when she decides to save her mother's victim, she ends up sold in his place--because Nita herself isn't exactly "human." She has the ability to alter her biology, a talent that is priceless on the black market. Now on the other side of the bars, if she wants to escape, Nita must ask herself if she's willing to become the worst kind of monster.
Cyn's WorkshopPublished 4 years ago in GeeksSchitt's Creek | Netflix Original Series Review
Recently my boyfriend and I went to visit a friend for a socially distanced catch-up. As we bombarded each other with all the stories that we'd been unable to tell each other the past few months we finally got onto what we'd been watching on Netflix. She made us aware of Schitt's Creek, a comedy show she was currently going through for the second time. It instantly took my interest when we watched a few clips, then made even more interested when she mentioned that each episode was 20 minutes long.
Joe HarrisPublished 4 years ago in Geeks'WATCH LIST' Indie Film Review
Director Ben Rekhi’s tense thriller, Watch List, from the Philippines began its virtual US release this month. The movie centers around a mother of three, Maria, deftly portrayed by Alessandra de Rossi. Viewers follow Maria as she tries to investigate the circumstances of her husband’s death only to find herself delving deeper into the country’s war on drugs.
Culture SlatePublished 4 years ago in GeeksMy Review of "The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad!"
The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad! came out back in 1988 so I could already imagine all of the things in the movie that might trigger people. Triggers aside, this is actually a really funny movie. I forgot that they made movies like this and this could very well have been a starting point for some of the comedies that came out in the 90's.
Brian AnonymousPublished 4 years ago in GeeksScreening the Image
What is Postmodern cinema? A postmodern film's architecture is characterized by the subversion of the ordinary conventions of narrative structure, rather shaping narrative and meaning by breaking the frame and interrupting the spectator’s suspension of disbelief. Apocalypse Now, Pulp Fiction and Blade Runner use pastiche to knowingly reference moments and icons from other films, genres and media. In this paper I will examine different aspects of postmodern cinema, analyzing narrative structure, storytelling from multiple viewpoints, and the active shaping of meaning and how that affects the spectator’s sense of displacement. As a primary example, I will refer to Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now, a film that utilizes a considerable number of these postmodern tactics.
Tess TrueheartPublished 4 years ago in GeeksInside Out - A Movie Review
Have you ever wondered what is going on in somebody’s head? Released to theaters in 2015, Inside Out is an animated Pixar film. Riley unexpectedly moves away with her parents. Her emotions - Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger - have a difficult time trying to handle this big change. After an incident, Joy and Sadness have to find their way back to headquarters to keep Riley happy.
Marielle SabbagPublished 4 years ago in GeeksReview of 'Havenfall'
Synopsis Hidden deep in the mountains of Colorado lies the Inn at Havenfall, a sanctuary that connects ancient worlds--each with their own magic--together. For generations, the inn has protected all who seek refuge within its walls, and any who disrupt the peace can never return. For Maddie Morrow, summers at the inn are more than a chance to experience this magic first-hand. Havenfall is an escape from reality, where her mother sits on death row accused of murdering Maddie's brother. It's where Maddie fell in love with handsome Fiorden soldier Brekken. And it's where one day she hopes to inherit the role of Innkeeper from her beloved uncle. But this summer, the impossible happens--a dead body is found, shattering everything the inn stands for. With Brekken missing, her uncle gravely injured, and a dangerous creature on the loose, Maddie suddenly finds herself responsible for the safety of everyone in Havenfall. She'll do anything to uncover the truth, even if it means working together with an alluring new staffer Taya, who seems to know more than she's letting on. As dark secrets are revealed about the inn itself, one thing becomes clear to Maddie--no one can be trusted, and no one is safe . . .
Cyn's WorkshopPublished 4 years ago in Geeks