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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Dennis the Menace - A Movie Review
I’d be careful. Dennis is no ordinary kid. He is a menace! Dennis the Menace arrived in theaters in 1993. Based on the comic strip, George Wilson has been harassed by his next-door neighbor, a 5-year-old kid named Dennis Mitchell. When his parents need to go away, they have no other place to turn to, sending their son to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson for the weekend.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
"And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie - Book Review
"Ten . . ." Ten strangers are lured to an isolated island mansion off the Devon coast by a mysterious "U.N. Owen." "Nine . . ." At dinner, a recorded message accuses each of them, in turn, of having a guilty secret, and by the end of the night, one of the guests is dead. "Eight . . ." Stranded by a violent storm and haunted by a nursery rhyme counting down one by one . . . one by one, they begin to die. "Seven . . ." Who among them is the killer, and will any of them survive? (Goodreads)
By Kristen Barenthaler4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Austin Power: International Man of Mystery"
Austin Power: International Man of Mystery came out back in 1997. It's funny because they reference the year a lot so you won't forget this fact. I remember loving this movie when it first came out. There was a time when I had this movie on repeat because I loved it so much. It was new, wacky and I was oh so naïve. I was curious if this movie would pass the test of time if I rewatched it today.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Star Trek Beyond"
Star Trek Beyond came out back in 2016. I remember seeing this in theatres thinking that it was a good movie but nothing I'd write home about. Now here I am writing home about it. Well I did review every other Star Trek movie there is so I had of finish it all off. Maybe I'd have a different opinion on this movie 6 years later?
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Day Shift"
Day Shift is a 2022 Netflix exclusive movie. It's a got a few bigger names to the cast to give it some legitimacy but don't mistaken this for a big budget action film. That's not to say this movie isn't enjoyable. They did get a lot of things right but it definitely does have that straight to home video feel to it in the end.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'The Weight of Blood'
New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson ramps up the horror and tackles America’s history and legacy of racism in this suspenseful YA novel following a biracial teenager as her Georgia high school hosts its first integrated prom. When Springville residents—at least the ones still alive—are questioned about what happened on prom night, they all have the same explanation . . . Maddy did it. An outcast at her small-town Georgia high school, Madison Washington has always been a teasing target for bullies. And she's dealt with it because she has more pressing problems to manage. Until the morning a surprise rainstorm reveals her most closely kept secret: Maddy is biracial. She has been passing for white her entire life at the behest of her fanatical white father, Thomas Washington. After a viral bullying video pulls back the curtain on Springville High's racist roots, student leaders come up with a plan to change their image: host the school's first integrated prom as a show of unity. The popular white class president convinces her Black superstar quarterback boyfriend to ask Maddy to be his date, leaving Maddy wondering if it's possible to have a normal life. But some of her classmates aren't done with her just yet. And what they don't know is that Maddy still has another secret . . . one that will cost them all their lives.
By Cyn's Workshop4 years ago in Geeks
& Juliet - Review
The Jukebox Musical genre is generally not seen as a forum for creative or unusual storytelling, but & Juliet is more ambitious than most, using its millennial pop hits to provide a more unconventional twist on the story of Romeo & Juliet. Most Jukebox musicals honour a certain artist (e.g Mamma Mia) or a certain time period (e.g Rock of Ages) but & Juliet does something a little different by using songs from a single megaproducer. Max Martin is the most powerful man in millennial pop, having written and produced dozens of hits over the last 25 years, including 25 US Number Ones and 20 UK Number Ones. Martin’s success won’t stop anytime soon - Since & Juliet premiered, he has written songs for Lady Gaga, Coldplay, BTS and Lizzo and created the Weeknd megahit “Blinding Lights”. & Juliet contains 30 Max Martin hits* from 17 different artists, including The Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi and Katy Perry. We are all familiar with the majority of these songs, but could they work in the story-driven world of theatre?
By Fairy Tale Fanboy4 years ago in Geeks
Doctor Who: The Girl Who Never Was Review
In 2007, the Eighth Doctor was given a new lease of life when Big Finish combined with BBC Radio 7 to bring us the Eighth Doctor Adventures. Partnering him with Sheridan Smith's Lucie Miller, the series was a hit success, and paved the way for a whole new format for Paul McGann's Time Lord. However, there still remained the thorny issue of McGann's previous companions: Edwardian adventuress Charlotte Pollard and Eutermesan C'rizz. And so, towards the end of 2007, Big Finish released two stories to conclude the character's journey's: "Absolution", which brought C'rizz travels to an end, and "The Girl Who Never Was", which would write out Charley. And this is as fitting a finale as you can get, with high stakes, some dramatic cliff-hangers, and, of course, the return of the Cybermen. This all makes for a fine send off for the Edwardian adventuress.
By Joseph A. Morrison4 years ago in Geeks
"Ozark Dogs" by Eli Cranor - Book Review
Anticipated release date: April 4th, 2023! Eli Cranor's Ozark Dogs is a thrilling read about family, town politics, and Southern justice. Personally, I found it enticing, enriching, and engrossing to read. The short chapters are all packed full of action, information, and engaging storylines. Cranor is also the author of Don't Know Tough, which was given an award for the Peter Lovesey First Crime Novel Contest.
By Kristen Barenthaler4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Star Trek: Into Darkness"
Star Trek: Into Darkness came out back in 2013. It was one of my anticipated movies back then. I loved the reboot Star Trek (2009) movie and I was surprised I never reviewed this movie. The only reviews I'm missing is this one and Star Trek: Beyond which is coming soon.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
