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

Review of 'Mandibles'
Quentin Dupieux will never fully escape from the legacy of his 1999 smash hit video and track "Flat Beat", which he apparently recorded in just two hours. Yet now as a bona fide film-maker he goes from strength to strength; his 2020 film Mandibles (in French Mandibules) is a quirky comedy with its own deranged logic, a "Bill and Ted go South France" if you will. A comparison which is only encouraged by the long Keanu hair of Manu (Grégoire Ludig) and the curly Alex Winter hair of Jean-Gab (David Marsais). These two reprobates are well-known in French comedy circles but new to me, since the early 2000s they have been making internet and television shows, the most famous one being Palmashow. So they work together well after years of practice and they are a perfect foil here for the Dupieux's rather unique absurdist sense of humour.
By T. Stolinski4 years ago in Geeks
Barry Season 3 Episode 1 'Forgiving Jeff' Review
Forgiveness is something that is earned. Forgiving Jeff is the first episode of season 3 of HBO’s Barry. Six months later, everybody’s lives have changed. Struggling with his purpose, Barry is back to his life as a hitman. An old acquaintance asks for his help. Is forgiveness a formidable solution?
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Ambulance - A Movie Review
Are you telling me you never had a backup plan when we stole this ambulance? Following a car chase, Ambulance burst into theaters in 2022. Two brothers steal an ambulance. Racing around the streets of L.A. holding a paramedic hostage, the men are chased and told to stop with their heist.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
A Dream of Stewards: 4 Stars
I received early access to A Dream of Stewards, by Yohann Martin through Reedsy Discovery. Yohann Martin is a talented author who can make a story about time travel and alternative timelines feel real. Below I'll give a brief summary of Martin's novel followed by my overall thoughts and recommendation.
By Leah Lawrence 4 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Wind Daughter'
Wind Daughter pushes characters into a fairytale setting and out of their comfort zone to show readers that a hero can be anyone.
By Cyn's Workshop4 years ago in Geeks
Batman Film Review
Synopsis After two years stalking the city streets as Batman ( Robert Pattinson ) and striking fear into the evil minds of criminals, Bruce Wayne is deep in the shadows of Gotham City. This lone vigilante has few trusted allies—Alfred Pennyworth ( Andy Serkis ), Lieutenant James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright)—among the city's corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures. And that has led him to become the only incarnation of revenge among his fellow citizens.
By Michaelhonon4 years ago in Geeks
The Inventing Anna Review: Mini series based on the true story about a con artist.
Inventing Anna is the latest Shonda Rhimes-produced series on Netflix. Based on a true story, Inventing Anna follows a Russian con artist who scammed her way into New York's elite circle by inventing an entirely new identity for herself. It's a fascinating story and one that will come as no surprise to anyone who has followed the recent college admissions scandal, which exploded when it was revealed that many wealthy people had paid their way into the country's top schools.
By Tahira T4 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Spider-Man: Homecoming"
Spider-Man: Homecoming is the start of the Tom Holland era of the Spider-Man franchise. I watched this movie just a little before I started writing reviews so I was startled that I didn't review this movie yet. Going back to this movie in 4k was fantastic.
By Brian Anonymous4 years ago in Geeks
Cleaner - A Movie Review
You asked me what my job was like. It’s morbid, but it’s a living. Cleaner was released in 2007. A crime scene cleaner unknowingly cleans a cover-up. During his investigation with the owner of the house, she has no idea what has happened. Determined to get to the bottom of this, Tom hunts down the clues.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks
Fate: Winx Returns For Season 2, Here's What We Know
The story of Winx Club is continuing in Netflix’s animated series, Fate. The show, which is set to release season 2 in 2022, has already garnered success with its first season that aired last year. There’s a whole new cast coming together for the second season and a lot of hype surrounding it.
By Tahira T4 years ago in Geeks
Killing Expectations But Not Tropes
(Spoilers from throughout the series, including the finale, will be discussed in this article.) As is often the case, the final season, and in particular the final episode of Killing Eve had its fair share of both praise and criticism. Sadly, the criticism is what rings out the loudest, and I cannot say I blame anyone for having strong feelings about this series. From the start of the series, audiences were left holding their breath, juggling a thousand versions of “will they or won’t they”. This is something LGBTQ+ viewers have had to grow accustomed to. Shows that dangle two leads in front of us, more often than not two women, as we hold on for dear life, waiting to see if we will be queer baited and heartbroken once again. Or, if for one of far too few occasions, the tropes will be avoided in favor of taking a different route. I’m not saying we expected a happy ending, but what we received with the conclusion of season 4 was done in a way I’m not sure any of us saw coming, and too many of us are still reeling from.
By M.M. 4 years ago in Geeks
Pieces of Her - A Netflix Series Review
I have no idea what I am running for, but bad guys are coming after me anyway. Pieces of Her is a 2022 Netflix series based on the novel written by Karen Slaughter. Learning secrets about her mother, Andy is forced to run. Along her drive, Andy discovers her mother's hidden past. It’s going to take a lot for each to trust one another and solve the crime.
By Marielle Sabbag4 years ago in Geeks