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Post Apartheid in South Africa Film Received Much Accolade but Critics Probably Read the Book
Roger Ebert deemed Disgrace a rare movie whose characters are uncompromisingly themselves, flawed, stubborn, vulnerable, and after reading a number of reviews that provide corroborating insight on post Apartheid South Africa, I may agree with all the accolades from numerous critics. But in a real time viewing without reading the book by the same name, the 2008 adaptation proceeds as another day in the life conglomeration of dramatic scenes that goes in search of an ending thread to tie everything together. Looking for something to pull as the credits rolled, my aspiration ended in exasperation.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in Geeks‘Lost In Translation’ – Film Review and Analysis
One of the great films of the 2000’s, Lost In Translation is a film that is often underrated but which deserves a lot of praise and acclamation. Directed and produced by Sofia Coppola, daughter of the highly acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola, Lost In Translation is the story of two Americans of different ages who are visiting Japan for different reasons but who are struggling with similar existential crises.
The Handmaid's Tale: Margaret Atwood's Masterpiece Is Coming To Hulu
With Republican politicians working to strip Planned Parenthood's funding, many feminist groups have begun to talk about books that reveal the dystopian realities of what happens when women are denied birth control and safe abortion access.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 7 years ago in GeeksThe 10 Best Game of Thrones Female Characters
Meet the greatest Game of Thrones female characters, the Iron Throne Ladies that promise to keep you on your toes throughout the most popular TV series.
Madame QuixotePublished 7 years ago in GeeksUnaccepted: Catwoman
In this here picture, you have the stunning Halle Berry. A gorgeous woman turned ugly, thanks to the film, Catwoman. Directed by Pitof, it was his first “major motion picture”…as you can see, he fucked that up majorly. If you didn’t see Catwoman, then congratulations….you just kept 5 years of your life. Smoke a pack of celebratory cigarettes, and you will still live longer than if you had watched Catwoman.
FilmSnob Reviews.comPublished 7 years ago in GeeksThe Greatest Movie Ever?
I am a huge, huge movie buff. I remember loving movies for as long as I can...remember. I remember the giddy feeling I used to feel as a child, when I would go to the video store. Everything about the damned place was magical to my eyes back then: The huge gum-ball machines near the front entrance; the big lit-up sign in front of my main store; the smell while walking in, which was like a mixture of something just created in a factory and new car smell.
Jack BristowPublished 7 years ago in GeeksElle (2016) - Review
Dutch provocateur Paul Verhoeven has long been a film-maker I admire; I first saw Robocop (1987) at about 10 years old, having previously only seen family/children's fare, and it kick-started my true love affair with movies. It's outrageous violence and bitingly satirical humour, combined with a surprising humanism in dealing with Murphy's fate, made an unmistakable impression on me. 30 years after Robocop's release and I'm blown away by the maturity and evolution of Verhoeven's style in his latest film, the intoxicating Elle. The black humour is still there, but it's punchlines are now people and their behaviours, not society; the violence is still intense, but more considered and impactful, and a damn sight less gory. Stronger than ever though is the humanism; Verhoeven appears a man that believes in the importance of freewill, of agency, in our lives. You're only truly alive when you own all of your decisions and their consequences.
James GilesPublished 7 years ago in GeeksGreen Lantern Review
Title: The Green LanternMPAA Rating: PG-13 Director: Martin CampbellStarring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter SarsgaardRuntime: 1 hour 54 minutes
FilmSnob Reviews.comPublished 7 years ago in GeeksKiss Kiss Bang Bang is Hollywood Noir and Irreverence At Its Best
I’ve now seen Kiss Kiss Bang Bang three times. A lightly noir dark comedy, I still cannot trace all the threads back and forth to tie the plot together without help from Wikipedia. So even if this Shane Black multiple murder mystery fails to unravel on your watch, the ambiguity doesn’t stop it from being one of the most creatively funny gems out there.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in GeeksKing's Speech Review
Title: The King’s SpeechMPAA Rating: RDirector: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham CarterRuntime: 1 hour 51 minutes
FilmSnob Reviews.comPublished 7 years ago in GeeksFast and Furious 8 Movie Review
Released: 12th April 2017 (UK) Length: 136 Minutes Certificate: 12A Director: F. Gary Gray Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Scott Eastwood, Charlize Theron, Kurt Russel and Helen Mirren
Robert CainPublished 7 years ago in GeeksBlue Valentine Review
Title: Blue ValentineMPAA Rating: RDirector: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle WilliamsRuntime: 1 hour 54 minutes
FilmSnob Reviews.comPublished 7 years ago in Geeks