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The 2022 Best Picture Nominees Ranked
After having viewed all of the Best Picture nominees, I compiled this list of what I believe to have been the worst and the best of the bunch. Each film is accompanied by three paragraphs: an anecdotal one, a second one (most important) that deals with the reasons I believe the film to hold its specified place in the ranking, and a third one that contains spoilers (in case you wish to watch the film but have not done so just yet). I am submitting this article now (Sunday afternoon), so I estimate it to be published sometime tomorrow, after the Oscars have aired. I believe this year to be less of a "Who will win the Oscar?" as I strongly think the winner to be an obvious choice if I am being perfectly honest, but I might be surprised tonight!
By Gabriele Del Busso5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "King Richard"
King Richard is a biographical movie that came out in 2021. It's based on the real life story of Richard Williams, the father of famous tennis superstars, Venus and Serena Williams. I've heard tidbits about how people liked this movie but then again biographical movies are usually good.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Jedi Fallen Order
So, before we get into this it’s best to deal with the massive elephant in the room first. I can’t stand dark souls, and I generally think these games are ruining a lot of franchises by conflating repetition with skill. For me, and a good number of others judging by what I’ve seen posted elsewhere, this makes for very, very boring games. I mention this now, because JFO has been described as having ‘souls’ mechanics (something else that bugs me, because it is far from being the first game where if you die you lose all your progress, but I digress). This made me hesitant to try the game, because as much as I have loved previous Star Wars games, that one detail has killed any enjoyment of a game for me before.
By David Heyman5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The King's Man"
The King's Man is a prequel to the Kingsman franchise. I don't know how they keep reinventing themselves and not look entirely silly doing it but they pulled it off this time. The last entry The Kingsman: The Golden Circle was a little bit of a letdown for me. So I wasn't too sure about this newest entry.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Free Samples - A Movie Review
I wonder what people I am going to meet while handing out ice cream. Free Samples in a 2012 film. Jillian, a Stanford Law dropout, is asked by her friend to work an ice cream truck for a day. Reluctantly accepting, she meets odd characters throughout the day. The day turns out to be more eye-opening than she let on.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Oscar Prognostication 2022
Nobody cares about the Oscars, but who cares? The cultural cachet of the Academy Awards dwindles every year, but my fascination holds ever strong. When it eventually becomes a measly TikTok broadcast with 100 viewers, I will love it all the same. Are you annoyed that your favorite big-name blockbusters didn't get invited to the party this year? Good! Go watch the People's Choice Awards. I'll be here by myself, cheering for films you've never heard of, having a grand old time. (Whether the Oscars should be an entertaining show for the largest possible viewing audience, or recognition for true cinematic excellence is a debate for another time.)
By Ryan Donovan5 years ago in Geeks
The Guilty - A Netflix Movie Review
Broken people save broken people. Be ready for your next case. The Guilty was released to Netflix in 2021. A 9-1-1 operator issues a call from a panicked woman. Tracing down her whereabouts, Joe is persistent to get her out of this situation.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Superbad - A Movie Review
This is going to be the wildest night of our lives! After attending a party, Superbad landed in theaters in 2007. Three high school seniors plan to attend a party. Attempting to impress their crushes, they work up a plan to buy alcohol. What follows is the craziest night - if they remember it.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
The Outfit - A Movie Review
How many times do I have to tell you? I am a cutter, not a tailor. The Outfit premiered in theaters in 2022. A murder happens in a tailor shop. Under threat, an expert tailor must outwit a group of mobsters. This night proves to be tricky for every individual who arrives at the shop.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Nightmare Alley"
Nightmare Alley came out last year in 2021. Unfortunately this was also the same time the juggernaut Spiderman: No Way Home was released. Not a lot of people watched Nightmare Alley and that's a shame. This movie would have been brilliant to see on the big screens because of its gorgeous art direction.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
