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

The problem with the new Star Wars trilogy...
SPOILERS! (To all Star Wars movies and TV shows.) Star Wars was the first movie series I was truly in love with. Although a '90s kid, I watched the original trilogy, episodes IV-VI, at least a dozen times while growing up. I truly loved this movie series. Before the prequels came out, episodes I-III, I read most of the books and comics and used up way too much brain space in accumulating vast knowledge of the Star Wars universe. Of course, most of this was retconned with the new trilogy, episodes VII-IX, where many of the characters from the Expanded Universe were eliminated along with their stories and a whole new timeline and characters were introduced. Despite my commitment to the Expanded Universe, I was excited. I loved all of Star Wars, even the prequels. To me, episodes I-III not only gave us a background to the original trilogy and the Skywalker family tree, but a reason for the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. It showed us the frailties in the Republic and we learned more about the Jedi Order, which had disappeared by the time of the original trilogy. Yet, like many Star Wars fans, I feel cheated by the newest trilogy. I wanted to love Rey, wanted to develop an attachment to that character the way I had to all of the Skywalker family. Instead, I kind of wish she had stayed dead.
By J.M.F.6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Hillbilly Elergy"
Hillbilly Elergy is a pretty intense movie that jumps timelines but still works. the timing of my viewing was kind of weird because I had just recently watched the movie "Honey Boy" on Prime. The similarities between the two movies were quite astounding.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
The Strange Misandry of 40 Days and 40 Nights
I noticed the other day that 40 Days and 40 Nights was on Netflix Canada. Right now, familiar things are comfort food to me. Yeah, I like new but sometimes you just want to throw on something stupid and fluffy that doesn't make you think. Boy was I surprised.
By Melodie Mulder6 years ago in Geeks
After (2019) & After We Collided (2020) - Film Reviews
The following reviews are my initial thoughts on both films, which were originally published on Letterboxd - I was not a fan, but I had read both books prior to the release of the respective films and gave impartial and honest reviews.
By Ted Ryan6 years ago in Geeks
Gone Fishin' - A Movie Review
How much could go wrong on a fishing trip? Gone Fishin’ was caught out of the water and released to theaters in 1997. Best friends, Gus and Joe, venture out on their annual pre-Thanksgiving fishing trip. It’s not long until their trip turns into a chaotic but memorable adventure.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
5 Things That Aren’t True About "Dear Evan Hansen"
This article is an edited version of an article previously posted on my old, now deleted account. If you’ve already been here - very little is new.
By Yana Aleks6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The Queen's Gambit"
The Queen's Gambit is probably one of the most talked about series on Netflix this holiday season. It just recently came out at the end of 2020 and absolutely everyone has been raving over it so I thought I'd give it a shot. There's a lot of very cool moments and the pacing is great but it all seemed a little familiar. Then I realized it closely resembles the sequences of a lot of my favorite anime's and Manga comics.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "I Am Woman"
I Am Woman is a biopic of the singer Helen Reddy. Admittingly, before watching this movie I had no idea who Helen Reddy was. I've only heard one of her songs through a Simpsons' episode a long time ago but didn't understand the full impact she had on society. Luckily this movie was made to make me aware of all of the positive impacts that Helen had in the world.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
Lisbeth Salander, The Girl Who Survived: Rape, Human Trafficking, and Sexual Violence in Steig Larsson’s “Millennium Trilogy”
Character Background Lisbeth Salander is a forensic investigator for a private security company, Milton Security, in Sweden. A ward of the state, Lisbeth was removed from her home as a young girl and institutionalized after she tried to set her father on fire, hence the title of the film. Lisbeth is portrayed to possibly be on the autism spectrum, extremely intelligent with an eidetic memory, considered rude by Swedish social standards, she smokes heavily and has a fondness for junk food, and spends her time investigating, hacking into people she finds suspicious, occasionally using drugs, and visiting LGBT nightclubs (in the American version).
By Johnny Ringo6 years ago in Geeks
SEASON 11-15 SUPERNATURAL RECAP
Season after season we have traveled this winding, crazy, path. Never knowing from one cliff hanger to the next how this would all end. When would this end. After 15 long seasons we have the answer. In just a couple short (because fans are not ready) weeks this adventure will be over. There is hope that some how the show will be resurrected. Or there will be some type of spin off. Reality is, we never know what the future holds.
By Entertainment Nerd News6 years ago in Geeks
Uptown Girls - A Movie Review
Some fairytales are true. Every ending is just a new beginning. Uptown Girls was released to theaters in 2003. A young woman who likes to party and act out starts working as a nanny to a little girl with an adult mind. Despite their differences, Molly and Ray learn that they were the positive influence they needed all along.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
A Quick Review of Star Wars: Force Collector
A quick read: Star Wars: Force Collector by Kevin Shinick. This is a tale of Karr and his journey to uncover the truth of the Jedi. Karr lives in the post-Order 66 world and the Jedi are only known as fake news. But when Karr has the ability to see the past of objects, he goes out to find what really happened to the Jedi and maybe how he could become one… Or you know maybe a Sith, after all, he is also in his angsty teen years. I just wouldn’t be surprised if he listens to My Chemical Romance. And before I get any haters, I am a fan of My Chem…but was more so during my angsty phase.
By Jojo6 years ago in Geeks