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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
The Power of Marketing
In a world where media surrounds us in a way that is inescapable there is so much that exists that it can’t possibly all be good. Now not everything that is branded as “bad” by the general public actually had to suffer that fate. Sometimes the problem isn’t the cast, plot or dialogue, sometimes it's simply the marketing. The marketing of a project can kill it or sell it more than the project itself. If a television show is marketed as a teen drama then that's the drama that you expect, however if a project is branded as satire then it's easier as a writer or showrunner as you haven;t boxed yourself into a specific genre. Both Riverdale and Jennifer’s Body get a bad rap, one because it is in fact bad but would be brilliant if marketed differently and the latter brilliant but marketed so poorly a majority of the initial audience missed the point.
By Alexandrea Callaghan4 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: 100 Review
To mark the 100th Doctor Who release (barring specials) from Big Finish, we got "100": an appropriately titled collection featuring four stories for the Sixth Doctor, all linked by the theme of 100. While a pretty meta concept for an anthology release, this set of stories was backed up with a strong hook: the writers were four of the best ever to put their name to Doctor Who. And, while there are some niggles with some of the tales, this collection is another example of experimental and ground-breaking Doctor Who, the likes of which hasn't been seen for some time. Taking in temporal meddling in Ancient Rome, meeting legendary composer Mozart, a gruesome curse on a seemingly innocuous family and a trip up and down the Doctor's timeline, this collections runs the gamut of Doctor Who stories and really does offer something for everyone.
By Joseph A. Morrison4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Elf"
Elf came out back in 2003 and it's a bonified masterpiece in holiday storytelling. I've loved it since it first came out and I didn't think I was going to be disappointed when watching this movie 20 years later. A lot has changed though so you never know.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Andor: Season 1"
Andor: Season 1 has just wrapped up on Disney Plus. If you're a fan of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie you'll be at home with the tone of this series. You'll also be familiar with the main character and the setting of this show. I was a huge fan of Rogue One so I couldn't wait to check this show out.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
The biggest problem with the Star Wars Sequels
The very first Star Wars movie I ever watched was The Force Awakens when it came out in 2015. I was 15 at the time, and although I had seen all of the other Star Wars films that had come out already, I couldn't help but be excited about what i was going to watch. This was a monumental occasion and I was ready to watch this film. Around 2 and a half hours later, I thought it was a fairly good movie, but it would only be a few months later that the internet's opinions would start changing slowly but dramatically about the film. As the other films were being made, and then released, each film dramatically turned out differently to the point where more and more people (including the actors in the film) began to have issues about the films and problems began to pop up left and right! So, what happened? Why were these highly anticipated films now being treated as if they were the worst thing since "The Room"? To me, this has to do with what Disney thought of as "damage control".
By Noah Feanny4 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'The Unleashed'
In the terrifying sequel to The Haunted, Hendricks discovers that even though Steele House is gone, the hauntings in Drearfield are far from over — and it's up to her to stop them. After everything that went down at Steele House, Hendricks just wants her life to return to normal. Prom is coming up and the school is in full preparation mode. Hendricks tries to pitch in, to mimic her best friend Portia's enthusiasm, but the events of the last few months still haunt her. Steele House. Raven. Eddie. Hendricks believes Eddie is still out there. She just has to find a way to reach him. Together with her friends, she forms a circle of seven and attempts to summon his spirit. Suddenly things start happening again. Flickering lights in the school library. Mysterious girls roaming the halls. The same song playing on a loop wherever she goes. It all culminates in a violent attack and Hendricks realizes what they summoned may not be Eddie at all. The one thing she does know is that Steele House was only the beginning. And whatever they've unleashed is more dangerous than anything they've ever seen before.
By Cyn's Workshop4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Do Revenge"
Do Revenge is one of Netflix's latest new exclusive movies out on their streaming platform. On the surface level it might not appeal to adults but I urge them to give this a try. There's a little more content in this movie than I had first anticipated.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
Andor Series Review (Season 1)
Of the many releases from Disney’s Star Wars catalogue, Rogue One obtained the highest recognition from fans. The 2016 film offered a more rugged and gritty take on the rebel alliance, opening the door for new creative directions. The latest small screen effort focuses on Cassian Andor, a key player in the hunt for the death star plans. It has problems here and there but offers up a capable adventure.
By Robert Cain4 years ago in Geeks
Late Review: "Shoplifters"
**Hello, everyone! Hope your time has been well spent! Just want to preface that I've had this review locked and loaded in the chamber, but I was being lazy among other things. Therefore, some wording might come off a little awkward. Thank you for reading and enjoy!**
By George Gomez4 years ago in Geeks
"Mary's Monster: Love, Madness, and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein" by Lita Judge - Book Review
About the Author: Lita Judge is the author and illustrator of over a dozen picture books, including the modern classic Red Sled, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Medal winner Born to Be Giants, and the IRA Children's Book Award winner One Thousand Tracings. Lita lives with her husband, two cats, and a little green parrot named Beatrix Potter in Peterborough, New Hampshire (Google Books).
By Kristen Barenthaler4 years ago in Geeks
Still Alice - A Movie Review
No matter life’s greatest battle, never give up the fight. Still Alice is a 2014 film based on the novel written by Lisa Genova. Alice, a 50-year-old woman is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As the disease progresses, Alice is determined not to let it hinder her life.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
What Is dApp and its Importance
Introduction A dApp is a decentralized application which runs on a network of computers. Although the term “dApp” has become widely used, the best way to define it is to say that a dApp provides an existing service or enables new blockchain-based services or dApp development services, using smart contracts, there are so many people who don’t know about the importance of dApp. For that, you need to be familiar with them in order to get the better idea. The fact is that DApp plays a very significant role in the blockchain space which can favor your business requirements for smart contracts or tokens.
By Eliana Ward4 years ago in Geeks
