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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
The Ashley Madison Affair on Hulu
If there was ever a time that adultery was trendy; it would be the time of the heyday of extra-marital affair dating site Ashley Madison. The site that started in 2001, and is still operational today, despite the setbacks of a 2015 cyber hack that ruined lives, was the place to go before Tinder for discrete hookups outside of your marriage. In a new three-part Hulu Original Series done by ABC News Studios, we are exposed to the history of the site from its meager beginnings to rise to infamy and the events surrounding a cyber security hack that most assumed would play the part of its demise.
By Carrie Quinn3 years ago in Geeks
Tiny Beautiful Things - A Hulu Series Review
Most things will be okay eventually, but not everything will be. Tiny Beautiful Things is a 2023 Hulu series based on Cheryl Strayed’s acclaimed book. Clare Pierce has experienced more pain in life than she wanted to endure. Continuing to overcome obstacles with her family and herself, Clare reluctantly becomes the author of Dear Sugar, an advice columnist.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Awake (2007) - A Movie Review
Anything could happen on that medical table. Awake is a 2007 film. A wealthy young man is set to undergo heart transplant surgery. Believing that he is put under anesthesia, Clay encounters a terrifying ordeal where he is consciously still awake during the surgery. He learns of a grim plan by the team of doctors involved.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Mystic Pizza - A Movie Review
If you need me I’ll be slaying the best pizza for the rest of my life. Mystic Pizza came out of the oven and into theaters in 1988. Three teenage girls work in a pizza parlor. Navigating the challenges of young adulthood, Kat, Daisy, and Jojo search for their own paths in life during an unforgettable summer.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Disappointment
So...Indiana Jones and the Dial of Disappointment. The film no one asked for. Let me preface this. My brother and I grew up on Raiders of the Lost Ark. We had never seen anything like it before and it captivated us in a way that few films other than Star Wars had. I still consider it a perfect movie. It transformed cinema and gave us a new hero who we all wanted to be. He was a hero without super powers, just a guy, a professor with immense skill, knowledge and fearlessness to achieve something rare and precious. Something magic had entered into the world and we were different people after that movie. I wore a fedora in high school and my brother became a stunt actor and master of the whip because of this film, so I take this seriously.
By Kevin Rolly3 years ago in Geeks
Threads, a new social media
So today I heard of a new app called Threads, an extension of meta, Mark Zuckerberg's massive platform, in addition to FaceBook, meta also owns Instagram, WhatsApp, and now Threads, I signed up and heres an honest review. I find it to be similar to twitter, but it feels cleaner, warmer, and all around pleasant, this of course is a first impression which is a great first impression. Threads is a new social media platform with all your favorites so far, and some I haven't seen yet, but doesn't mean they aren't there, I haven't noticed a character limit for how much you can type, or post which is awesome for those of us who have a lot to say, I myself love to talk and thats great for people like me, or if you enjoy scrolling and reading peoples posts Threads is amazing for that as well.
By Tania Pangia3 years ago in Geeks
Missing - A Movie Review
All the evidence of the kidnapping is sitting right in front of us. Missing was found in theaters in 2023. A young woman’s mom goes missing on her vacation. Using tools that are available to her online, June discovers shocking secrets that she didn’t know about her mother.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
No Hard Feelings - A Movie Review
Don’t you think we should get to know each other first? No Hard Feelings is a 2023 film. Desperate for a car. 32-year-old Maddie answers an ad in the newspaper about two parents who want someone to date their 19-year-old son before he attends Princeton University in the fall. Things are awkward at first until Maddie and Percy make a connection.
By Marielle Sabbag3 years ago in Geeks
Secret Invasion
We’ve established thus far that I am less than impressed with the Secret Invasion series so far. Which is mostly disappointing because I feel up to this point the Disney+ series have been more good then bad. But the real problem with this show is the entire lack of emotional connection. There is no heart, no reason for the audience to care about any of these characters. That is the show's biggest problem so far, the little ones however are a big reason why it's been difficult to power through the show. It's slow, the pacing is really poor, and they have opted to make it visually very dark which was a poor decision. Normally 2 bad episodes won’t kill a show IF it starts getting drastically better after the 3rd, however it will only be a 6 episode series so we are officially halfway through. Will it get better? Or is this officially the worst Disney+ MCU show?
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The Enigma Unveiled: A Movie Review
the vast world of cinema, where countless stories are told, few manage to capture the collective imagination and set the box office ablaze. Such is the case with the latest cinematic masterpiece that has taken the industry by storm: "Mystic Shadows." Directed by the visionary auteur, James Thompson, and featuring an all-star cast, this mesmerizing film has emerged as the top trending movie of the year, captivating audiences worldwide with its enigmatic storyline and breathtaking visuals.
By LowCarb Cravings3 years ago in Geeks
