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

Review of 'Afterlove'
Afterlove claims to be “the lesbian love story you’ve been dying to read.” A bold claim, but one that holds as it tells the story of Poppy and Ash.
By Cyn's Workshop5 years ago in Geeks
Dune - A Movie Review
It’s time to begin your training. Dune is a 2021 film based on a franchise of science fiction novels written by Frank Herbert. The son of a noble family is entrusted with the most valuable asset to his galaxy. All at once, training begins to fight the evil.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Belfast - My thoughts 💭
Belfast - Dir. Kenneth Branagh “Belfast” is about a young boy growing up in Northern Ireland in the late 1960s, with a city on the brink of rioting and violent turmoil with the Irish protestants fighting with predominantly British isle catholics which bring the country’s messy history to the surface. Instead of focusing solely on the political tensions of this tumultuous time, the director Kenneth Branagh chooses to provide a semi-autobiographical account of his childhood in the aforementioned city. The film is framed from a child’s perspective, in this case through the eyes of Buddy played by Jude Hill who gives a lovely performance. He lives with his older brother, and Ma and Pa played by Jamie Dornan (in a more emotionally mature role to date) and Caitriona Balfe (known for her role in the “Outlander” series). His father spends much of his time working in England. The wonderful Judi Dench and Ciaran Hinds as Granny and Pop also fill the busy working class household. While “Belfast” is not heavy on story, it’s about all those little experiences that make up life whilst growing up, yet set against a fearfully uncertain political backdrop. It’s this innocent hue of nostalgia Branagh has embedded in his film which will be winning with audiences. The memorable soundtrack to “Belfast” also includes many songs by Van Morrison.
By Grz Colm5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Old"
Old is a suspenseful horror movie that came out in 2021 by M. Night Shyamalan. We're kind of used to what we're going to get with his movies. There's some sort of interesting plot and it will always end with some sort of twist. It's done over and over again with all of his movies but he tends to flip the script on us now and then. This movie however felt all too familiar.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Encino Man"
Encino Man was a pretty big comedy back in 1992. I remembered the time when it first came out. It was probably the movie that catapulted Pauly Shore and Brandon Frasier's careers. Oddly enough I totally forgot that Sean Astin was the lead character in this movie. It was a movie that I liked hwne I was a kid and after seeing this movie again I can kind of tell why.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Treasure Island Review
For many people, Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" is their first encounter with fictional pirates. It laid down the template for thousands of books, plays, radio dramas, TV shows, films and video games since, and has remained a perennial favourite with children and adults alike. So it was inevitable that, at some point, Big Finish Productions would attempt an adaptation for their Classics line. And, with Tom Baker in the notorious role of Long John Silver, it was inevitable that this was going to be a success. This is a fantastic production of the classic novel, sticking closely to the novel's roots as a ripping adventure yarn, with some fantastic performances from all involved, especially Baker as the treacherous pirate.
By Joseph A. Morrison5 years ago in Geeks
The Empire Strips Back
In March 2020, I purchased tickets to 14 different theatre productions, spanning the rest of the year. And then — within a week or so, Covid and the pending lockdowns eventuated.
By Colleen Millsteed 5 years ago in Geeks
Old School Anime Review - Kekko Kamen
This might be the shortest entry into the Old School Anime Reviews series. Kekko Kamen is a 4 episode OVA series that ran from 1991 to 1992. It's based on the manga of the same name. The manga was written by Go Nagai as a joke and parodies Moonlight Mask (Gekko Kamen), a popular Japanese superhero that was on TV at the time. Nagai put it together as a joke and sent it to his editor thinking they'd have a good laugh and move on.
By Greg Seebregts5 years ago in Geeks
The Proposal - A Movie Review
I’m confused. Are you proposing to me or is it all just a ruse? Attempting to propose to the theater, The Proposal arrived in theaters in 2009. To avoid deportation to Canada, Margaret forces her assistant to marry her. Traveling to his home in Alaska, Margaret and Andrew have the chance to get to learn more about each other.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Pig - A Movie Review
I am getting my pig back once and for all. Pig is a 2021 film. A man’s pig is stolen from him. Determined to find his pig, Robin reluctantly ventures into the world from which he has been a recluse for years. During his stay, the past returns.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
Is The Sopranos the Most Rewatchable Show of All Times?
*This essay contains spoilers. * The Sopranos is currently in the middle of a cultural revival. Debuting in 1999 and concluding in 2007, it revitalized the dying genre of the TV drama, bringing a whole new level of nuance and sophistication never-before seen on the medium. No show has influenced television more in the 21st Century; it set the tone and style which would later influence practically every television series that came after. Its success was a in large part due to the hands-off approach HBO had on the making of the show, allowing creator David Chase the time and space to explore themes and stories that were rarely tackled to such a depth on TV.
By Ezra I. James5 years ago in Geeks
Revisiting John Carpenter's The Thing in HD
After taking a brief pause on my early 20th century film marathon, where I watched classic such as The Passion of Joan of Arc, Vampyr, and a collection of the Marx brothers' films, I decided to take a trip down memory lane with a rewatch of the 1982 John Carpenter masterpiece The Thing.
By Ezra I. James5 years ago in Geeks