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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
“Heart of Stone” & The Priyanka Paradox
Netflix’s recent spy entrée, “Heart of Stone”, tried to shine bright like a diamond, but ended up feeling more like a piece of costume jewelry. While its missteps are many, one particular casting choice stands out as a true missed opportunity: Enter the Alia Bhatt vs. Priyanka Chopra conundrum.
By Nathan Chen3 years ago in Geeks
“Heart of Stone” & Alia Bhatt: The Misplaced Bollywood Gem
There’s a fine art to casting. It's about placing the right actor in the right role, setting the stage for magic to unfold. When the announcement broke that Bollywood sweetheart, Alia Bhatt, was stepping onto the global scene with Netflix’s “Heart of Stone,” there was palpable excitement. Fans expected fireworks. Instead, what played out was more akin to a damp squib.
By Nathan Chen3 years ago in Geeks
“Heart of Stone” on Netflix: When Spy Flicks Collide with Fast Fashion
In the ever-expanding cosmos of movies, “Heart of Stone” feels like that fresh pair of kicks you impulse bought online. Looks great, fills a void, but not exactly the ones you'd showcase in your collection. Netflix, with their relentless hunger to stay atop the content food chain, presents another flick that drifts pleasantly but inconsequentially between the binaries of “oh, that was good” and “meh.”
By Nathan Chen3 years ago in Geeks
Netflix’s 'The Monkey King': A Missed Opportunity?
Once upon a Netflix scroll, we stumbled upon a flashy new animated feature, The Monkey King. Now, Sun Wukong, the mischievous character, has been the talk of legends, finding his way into various mediums over the years. So, with tales older than your grandma’s secret cookie recipe, how does Netflix's version weigh in? Grab your popcorn and snuggie - let's dive deep.
By Nathan Chen3 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Enter The Dragon"
Enter the Dragon is a milestone martial arts movie that came out in 1973. It is probably the pinnacle of Bruce Lee's movie career. Way of the Dragon will forever be my favorite Bruce Lee movie but this one is up there at the top. I've watched this movie at different phases in my life and each time I have a different perspective of it.
By Brian Anonymous3 years ago in Geeks
Liberal Arts - A Movie Review
Everything in life is basically improvised. Liberal Arts graduated college into theaters in 2012. Jessie Fisher, a 35-year-old college admissions director is invited to his favorite professor’s retirement party where he meets Zibby, a 19-year-old college student. Both undergoing a crisis, the pair blooms a genuine connection as they embark on a relationship.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Welcome to Happiness - A Movie Review
Everything happens for a reason. Welcome to Happiness is a 2015 film. Woody has a magical door in his apartment that allows people to change their mistakes. Questioning the power of this door himself, Woody attempts to change one event from his past.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
The Best Quotes from The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club is a movie that will always have a special place in my heart. The cast is amazing, the acting is top notch, and the characters are incredibly relatable. It was written, produced, and directed by the legendary John Hughs and for years it has been my personal favorite movie. It tells the story of 5 highschoolers, all in detention, who begin to realize that as different as they all are, they are more alike than any of them expected. It was released in February, 1985 and currently has an 89% on rotten tomatoes. And now, the top 5 quotes from the breakfast club:
By Tarek Beck3 years ago in Geeks
An Invisible Sign - A Movie Review
Numbers are invisible signs to us. An Invisible Sign is a 2010 movie. Mona has always loved math. After her father succumbs to a strange illness, Mona doesn’t want to do anything with her life except help him. Encouraged to get a job as a math teacher in an elementary school, this experience challenges Mona in several ways.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Paterson - A Movie Review
An empty page presents small possibilities. Paterson is a 2016 film. Taking audiences through the ordinary life of a New Jersey city bus driver named Paterson, he has a passion for writing poetry. Observing the everyday life around him, he finds inspiration in the smallest details and writes poems in his notebook.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
