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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
"Archive 81: Season 1" - STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?
There's so much content out there these days that it can be hard to find anything worth watching. I know that sounds backwards, but there are simply so many options that the true gems are hidden among the ranks of the mediocre, or even the outright bad. Besides, modern shows are designed with carefully planted cliffhangers so that once you get started, it's hard to walk away. Then you look up, and six hours have passed, and you realise that you didn't really enjoy any of it. It was distracting, and it got its hooks in you, but you kinda wish that you had those six hours back.
By Littlewit Philips5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Vince Carter: Legacy"
Vince Carter: Legacy is yet another documentary into the life and times of Vince Carter. You'll remember 2 years ago I reviewed the Carter Effect. Some of the same information is regurgitated in this documentary but in a different manner. The Carter Effect focused on Vince Carter's influence in Toronto and Canada in general. This new documentary simply dives deeper into the career of Vince Carter.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Single All the Way
‘Single All the Way’ is currently available on Netflix, and is the feel good Christmas movie that you shouldn’t miss. It’s been a few years since I’ve written a movie review, beyond making a quick social media comment. This movie is worth a proper discussion.
By Lisbeth Stewart5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Peacemaker: Season 1"
Peacemaker: Season 1 is a very short mini series that came out on HBO in 2022. If you liked the Suicide Squad (2021) that came out last year you'll be right at home with this TV series. It feels a lot like that movie and for good reason. It's written and directed by the same person.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Film Review: The King's Man
This review contains minor story spoilers for the film. No major plot points will be discussed. I have a favorable opinion of the Kingsman franchise. I've watched both of the previous movies and I thoroughly enjoyed them. When the film The King's Man was announced, I honestly was only mildly interested. This opinion of mine changed when I was watching a YouTube video, and a trailer for it played as an ad. I could've easily skipped it, but this trailer in particular focused on none other than Grigori Rasputin (played by the wonderfully talented Rhys Ifans). In just under two minutes I watched a supercut of the character's lines and exploits in the film, scored by the amazingly catchy "Rasputin" by Boney M. I was entranced and delighted by his creepy charm and magnetic quality. And just like that, I made plans to see the film.
By Chris Heller5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Big Brother (2018)"
Big Brother (2018) is yet another movie about out of control teenagers taught by a teacher with a heart of gold. I admit I got suckered into watching this movie because it's a Donnie Yen movie. With him in the lead I naturally assumed it would be a martial arts movie but that's not the main focus.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The Many Saints of Newark"
The Many Saints of Newark came out last year in 2021 with much anticipation. I admittedly did not really look forward to this movie at all because at the time I had never seen the Sopranos TV show that its based off of. Now that I've finally finished the Sopranos I now have a better understanding of why people were hotly anticipating this movie. With the TV show fresh in my mind I knew I would have a better grasp of the movie now than later.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a wacky if not a throwback to an older movie in the franchise. I can make some pretty good connections to this movie and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Of the three original movies of the franchise Temple of Doom was its wackiest. This movie kind of dives into that same wackiness.
By Brian Anonymous5 years ago in Geeks
Miss Stevens - A Movie Review
A teacher’s job is not easy. Take this time to thank them. Following a road trip, Miss Stevens aired in theaters in 2016. A young single teacher drives three of her students to a state performing arts competition. During the weekend, they all learn an important lesson of which they were unaware.
By Marielle Sabbag5 years ago in Geeks
The Judge's List, an Epic Legal Thriller by John Grisham
An Introduction to This Epic Legal Thriller Already among the most well-known American authors of intensely compelling stories full of excitement and satisfying conclusions, Grisham gives us The Judge’s List. It's certainly worth a read for fans of his work - and a good entry point for anyone interested in giving him a try.
By Stephen Dalton5 years ago in Geeks
