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John Wick: Chapter 2 Movie Review
Released: 17th February 2017 Length: 122 Minutes Certificate: 15 Director: Chad Stahelski Starring: Keanu Reeves, Santino D'Antonio, Common, Ruby Rose, John Leguizamo and Ian McShane
Robert CainPublished 7 years ago in Geeks'Dog Soldiers' Releases Terrifying Dogs
I have to admit, first of all, that I am a complete zealot for anything Scottish, especially when it comes to film. Over the years, the Scottish have continually produced noteworthy movies that instantly become classics. The producers, directors and actors alike all seem to have the same intuitive insight as to what makes for a tremendous film. The scripts are almost always superbly written, riddled with clever dialog; the scenes are always staged and cut with a keen eye for action and detail, allowing for the story to unfold naturally with momentum. I may be a bit biased due to my obsession with Scottish history and culture, but I have yet to find myself disappointed with any movie I have seen, thus far. The 2002 werewolf film DOG SOLDIERS, by the producers of HELLRAISER and director Neil Marshal, is no exception, keeping me on the edge of my seat till the rolling credits!
Gabrielle FaustPublished 7 years ago in GeeksThe Great Wall Movie Review
Released: 17th February 2017 (UK and US) Length: 104 Minutes Certificate: 12A Director: Zhang Yimou Starring: Matt Damon, Pedro Pascal, Jing Tian, Willem Dafoe and Andy Lau
Robert CainPublished 7 years ago in GeeksThe Ladykillers is One of the Great Overlooked Movies of the 2000s
The Ladykillers, by the Coen Brothers, definitely qualifies among overlooked movies of recent years. So if you can, give Tom Hanks a gander as he heads a quartet of unlikely compatriots who join to rob a floating casino.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in GeeksNear Miss in 'Sully' Takes You for a Fake News Ride on the Hudson
If you don’t have a problem with Hollywood turning nothing into something then Sully is a pretty entertaining movie that adds even more to the our hero’s legend. But I couldn’t help feeling jaded as the “nothing” in question seemed grossly over dramatized, and I came away feeling mostly empty of the contrived effort to drive the plot with a format that would make fake news proud.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in Geeks'The East' Finds Balance Between Environmental Terrorism and Legally Holding Corporations Accountable
The East pits environmental terrorism against the corporations that fully deserve the wrath their actions engender. Caught in the middle, Jane (Brit Marling) is a freelance intelligence officer for the private intelligence firm Hiller Brood and is eager to make her mark. Although her journey can’t help but blur the lines between the letter of the law that protects the powerful and those willing to mete out justice as they see it.
Rich MonettiPublished 7 years ago in GeeksPassengers Review
I am reviewing the 2016 American science fiction adventure film Passengers. Production designer Guy Hendrix Dyas and set decorator Gene Serdena were nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Achievement in Production Design category.
Alejandro Guillú MendozaPublished 7 years ago in GeeksMaybe 'Vinyl' Wasn't That Bad
Many were thrilled when HBO's run-amok series Vinyl was denied a second season. The New Yorker stated "Vinyl, in other words, is the Hard Rock Café: chaos for tourists."
Marina Caitlin WattsPublished 7 years ago in GeeksiBoy 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 Geeks