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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.

‘Golden Fleece’ by Robert J. Sawyer — a sci-fi novel to think about
The lines from the short story by Jack London could well be put in the epigraph of Robert James Sawyer’s debut novel, Golden Fleece.
By Nik Hein4 years ago in Geeks
When unhuman depths are coming ashore. The Rifters series by Peter Watts
Some call Peter Watts the new hope of hard science fiction. By others, on the contrary, he is considered a traitor (old-school sci-fi fans still cannot forgive the vampires in the Blindsight/Echopraxia series, though I do not quite understand this rebuke). The younger and more energetic reading generation often criticizes him for being tedious and overdone and boring. It is no wonder — it takes patience and a fair amount of knowledge to make sense of the intricacies of scientific concepts and the pyrotechnic encounters of the weirdest characters.
By Nik Hein4 years ago in Geeks
Braveheart Review
In the curriculum of more or less recent historical cinema one will hardly find such an accumulation of clichés and lies as in Braveheart . Of course, its director and protagonist care little because it is the film that gave him fame, money and even several Oscars, thus opening the way for him to shoot other films of a certain stature, as successful as they are controversial. If we start to enumerate, the popular story that Mel Gibson offered us about the life of William Wallace is so false that the Scots should have screamed in heaven. They didn't because, after all, Braveheart he injected them with a dose of self-esteem and pride; in fact, the iconography captured on celluloid by the Australian filmmaker has settled into national imagery and, if one visits the country, everywhere we see the kilt , the stud and the faces painted blue, although all this is a manipulation .
By Nouman ul haq4 years ago in Geeks
Miss You Already - A Movie Review
Friendship is an amazing gift. Don’t stop making memories. Miss You Already was released to theaters in 2014. Jess and Milly have been best friends for the longest time. When Jess becomes pregnant, Milly is diagnosed with cancer. In a difficult time, the women battle against the cancer with silliness and wit.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Why Top Gun Maverick has amazing staying power at the Box Office?
Top Gun Maverick is the latest film to reach the milestone of one billion dollars at the worldwide boxoffice. It becomes only the second film to do since 2019 alongside Spider-Man: No Way Home. So lets ask the question. How does Top Gun compete with some of the biggest IPs the world has ever known?
By Reel Vibes4 years ago in Geeks
This is Where I Leave You - A Movie Review
There’s no version of this scenario that ends well. Let’s just survive the week together. This is Where I Leave You is a 2014 film. After the death of their father, his dying wish is for his dysfunctional family to spend an entire week together. Enduring the usual fights, this week brings the family together again for the better.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
The 4th Floor - A Movie Review
What do you mean nobody lives on the top floor? I hear noise up there. Moving into the apartment in 1999, The 4th Floor is about a woman who inherits a rent-controlled apartment in a run-down old building. Tormented by whoever lives in the apartment below her, Jane gets threatening messages, warning her to end the noise.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Stranger Things Season 4 Review (Volume I and II). Top Story - July 2022.
As the biggest show on Netflix, Stranger Things has reached a gargantuan level of popularity. Unlike other creations from the platform, it has regularly succeeded at getting us fully invested in the story and characters. The highly anticipated fourth chapter has arrived; going both deeper and darker than previous entries.
By Robert Cain4 years ago in Geeks
Books to Check Out: What I Read in June 2022
I finally gave in to the magically swirling vortex that is BookTok. I’ve seen books recommended on TikTok here and there, and I think it’s a great thing. People go out in droves to acquire books they see on the platform, and I’m always down for more books in hands, so to speak. As much as I love books, I don’t get too much book-related content on TikTok (my TikTok is just hot anime men, sorry not sorry) but I saw two that kept popping up and simply would not go away. I figured I’d give them a try and see what all the hype is about. So there we go. I’m keeping it current with what the people are reading these days.
By Sam4 years ago in Geeks
The Sixth Sense Hit Me Hard
Almost a week ago, I watched The Sixth Sense for the first time in my life and I can't stop talking about it. I know, I know. I'm extremely late to the game. I should have watched it ages ago but keep in mind I was only one year old when it was released and it's not exactly a children's movie.
By Angie Loveday4 years ago in Geeks
Five Hard Sci-fi Elements Overlooked in Lightyear
*****SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED THE MOVIE***** First, I want to say that Lightyear is a great family movie with fun and entertainment for all ages. But rather than do the typical movie review, I want to focus on some of the details that stood out to me, as both great details and things one would not expect from a more family.
By Atomic Historian4 years ago in Geeks
Those Who Wish Me Dead - A Movie Review
Follow me. Do exactly everything that I tell you to do. Those Who Wish Me Dead is a 2021 film. On the run in the Montana wilderness after witnessing two assassins kill his father, Connor meets Hannah, a survival expert. Finding safety is not easy as a hungry forest fire chases them down.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks