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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
iBoy Review
I am reviewing the British science fiction teen thriller film iBoy distributed by Netflix. Kevin Brooks wrote his first thriller novel Martyn Pig back in 2003.
Alejandro Guillú MendozaPublished 7 years ago in Geeks'A Bronx Tale' Took More Than a Real Mob Story to Come to Life
When Chazz Palminteri appeared opposite Robert De Niro in A Bronx Tale, his credits showed a series of TV spots and only three movie roles. De Niro, on the other hand, transcended the notion of a career that could be summed up in a mere IMDB listing. Nonetheless, Palminteri's performance enveloped the screen and suspended us in disbelief where it seemed he was the one carrying all the credits and acclaim. The confidence to pull off such a feat was obvious. But what it took to actually put himself in that position... Well, as they say in the Bronx - fu-ge-da-boud-it
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in Geeks'Star Wars: The Last Jedi', Theories, Speculations, and More Insanities
On January 23rd, 2017, the subtitle of the eighth “Star Wars” movie was revealed. With this, Lucasfilm and Disney have decided to smash the brains of fans of the most famous, important, epic, and influential film saga of the story.
Daniel GarcíaPublished 7 years ago in Geeks5 Horrible Ideas For TV Shows (That Actually Aired)
Sometimes you look at a show and wonder how someone thought that would be a good idea for a TV show. I understand not all shows are going to be Game of Thrones, but honestly who thought a show about the GEICO Cavemen was a good idea? Well there are shows that are significantly worse than that, in fact this list will make Cavemen look like it deserved an Emmy.
Jason SchwartzPublished 7 years ago in GeeksxXx: The Return of Xander Cage Review
I am reviewing the action films xXx, xXx: State of the Union, and xXx: The Return of Xander Cage starring Vin Diesel. Eve, Academy Award nominee Samuel L. Jackson, Tony Hawk, Mike Vallely, Carey Hart, Mat Hoffman, Josh Todd, Rammstein, and Dario Argento's daughter star in this 2002 action film produced by Emmy Award nominee Neal H. Moritz with a budget of $70 million.
Alejandro Guillú MendozaPublished 7 years ago in Geeks'The Bad News Bears' Remembers a Time When We Didn’t Smother Kids with Child Psychology
Picture this, a little league baseball team packed 10 deep in a convertible - three perilously hanging out the back. Add Walter Matthau pouring vodka into an open container, while jockeying back and forth in a manner befitting 10 year old boys, and you have The Bad News Bears. God Bless America, 1976-style.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in GeeksThe Profound Impact of Buried
In a day and age when movie goers have become so jaded and desensitized due to the over-saturation of visual stimulation a retreat to the an absolute barebones minimalistic filmmaking is one hell of a risk to take. Luckily for director Rodrigo Cortés his gut instinct to make the “impossible” film has paid off in spades. Armed with nothing but a pine box, a brilliant screenplay by Chris Sparling and the captivating screen presence of Ryan Reynolds, Cortés successfully created a feature-length film that keeps audiences riveted and breathless, even if they are squirming in their seats the entire time. The combination of an extremely claustrophobic setting and an emotionally charged Oscar-worthy screenplay worthy is potent and haunting, lingering with you long after you leave the theater. Indeed, it could be said to be a life-changing film, forcing you to take a close look at one man’s desperate fight for survival in the most extreme of circumstances. I certainly had no idea what I was in for. The concept of BURIED simply seemed too extreme to be pulled off successfully. However, I can safely say that this is one of the most brilliant pieces of filmmaking I’ve ever seen.
Gabrielle FaustPublished 7 years ago in GeeksBest Crime Comic Book Series
There's something about comic books that tends to make them seem wholesome–maybe its the colorful cartoons, or the fact that superhero comics almost always end up with a happy resolution, or perhaps it's just the automatic association my brain makes between comics and adolescence. But make no mistake–if you take out the superheroes from the worlds that they occupy, the storylines can indeed be incredibly twisted, dark and violent. Some of the best crime comic book series draw upon real life crime stories, or works from other media and portray villains that mean serious harm.
Rachel G. DavidPublished 7 years ago in Geeks'Locke' Puts You On the Edge of Your Seat
You want suspense and like being on the edge of your seat. Well, forget Hannibal Lecter or Bruce the Shark gnashing their teeth in hot pursuit. You’re looking for a thrill ride then get off the Black Pearl and pass on raiding a lost ark. John Locke driving his car, manning the blue tooth to preserve his domestic tranquility will toss you about and bring you to the brink like no other film I’ve ever seen.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in GeeksBest Slice of Life Graphic Novels
I seek not to undermine the likes of Superman, the Avengers or to disrespect anyone in cape, for that matter. The fact is, that comic books have been synonymous with vigilante justice-seekers and action superheroes for as long as I can remember, which would be perfectly okay were it not entirely inaccurate...
Rachel G. DavidPublished 7 years ago in Geeks'Trainspotting 2' Movie Review
Released: 27th January 2017 (UK) Length: 117 Minutes Certificate: 18 Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ewan Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle and Anjela Nedyalkova
Robert CainPublished 7 years ago in Geeks'Trainspotting' Movie Review
Released: 23rd February 1996 Length: 93 Minutes Certificate: 18 Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ewn Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Robert Carlyle, Kevin McKidd and Kelly McDonald
Robert CainPublished 7 years ago in Geeks