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

DC TV Universe
Many things were postponed and shortened due to COVID, but the past seasons of DC Comics TV shows have been very eventful on and off screen.
By Abby Wincel6 years ago in Geeks
An Anime Review of 'Babylon'
Babylon transformed from a show that I had an interest in watching, to being one of my favourites of the year. It is based on three novels by Nozaki Mado, and was adapted as an anime by the studio Revoroot, the same studio behind FLCL Alternative. What I was expecting was a simple detective thriller, however what we ended up getting is possibly the most fascinating exploration of human understanding that I have seen from an anime in a while. While this is a show that I loved, and wish more people saw, this is simultaneously a show I am not certain if I can recommend without multiple heads ups.
By BoblobV26 years ago in Geeks
Review of ‘The Obsidian Tower’
Synopsis One woman will either save an entire continent or completely destroy it in a captivating epic fantasy bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic. "Guard the tower, ward the stone. Find your answers writ in bone. Keep your trust through wits or war--nothing must unseal the door." Deep within Gloamingard Castle lies a black tower. Sealed by magic, it guards a dangerous secret that has been contained for thousands of years. As Warden, Ryxander knows the warning passed down through generations: nothing must unreal the Door. But one impetuous decision will leave her with blood on her hands--and unleash a threat that could doom the world to fall to darkness.
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks
House of D - A Movie Review
Sometimes all you have to do is run to solve your problems. House of D is a 2004 film about a pre-teen boy who is trying to understand life. Having gone through many tragedies of his own, Tommy looks at the good in life going on adventures with his good old friend Pappas and making his unstable mother laugh.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
The Butler
Movement begins in the mind of an individual’s vision, creating determination. This determination is contagious until the dream is an undeniable reality. The civil rights movement was a time of transformation, dedication, purpose, suffering, conflict and success. Every individual who envisioned this dream made a difference in this movement. Though many desired this vision of equality not everyone strove for this in the same way. “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” (Martin Luther King Jr.)
By Katelind Sky6 years ago in Geeks
International Firm: Omar
Issues in Israel In the movie of Omar, a major problem that I saw was the huge Israeli-built boundary wall that separates the Palestinians and the Israelis. It is known as the Kalandia wall located in the West Bank of a Palestinian village. The wall puts up a border between the Palestinians and Israelis citizens representing strict restrictions. It makes things harder for family and loved ones to be able to connect and love each other. Also, with the wall that the Israeli government built, it restricts any movement that the Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied territories have.
By Samantha Garcia6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Tomb Raider"
Tomb Raider came out as a bit a surprise for me. I remember back in the day there were two Tomb Raider movies that starred Angelina Jolie. This is the remake starring Alicia Vikander. The mood and the atmosphere of the movie has changed dramatically since the old movies. I've never really played the Tomb Raider video games but I remember that this movie came out right around the time when they were revamping the Tomb Raider video game series as well.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Ip Man 4: The Finale"
Ip Man 4: The Finale is the final installment to the popular Ip Man series. I didn't have too many kind words for the Ip Man 3. I felt that it was a cash grab but had some pretty good action sequences. That's really what you're looking for in action movies anyways so I couldn't fault it for that. Ip Man 4 kind of goes back to the story element of the Ip Man series.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
An Anime Review of 'Vinland Saga'
Considering the fact that this show was produced by Wit Studios, I had no doubt that at the very least, there would be a high production level. By the end of the season I was left wanting so much more from the world that we were introduced to, and after twenty four episodes we were only being introduced as this entire season was in fact the prologue to the narrative. The manga has been going since 2005 and has collected twenty three volumes at the time of this writing so there is clearly plenty of story to tell yet. A second season has been announced though a release date has not been disclosed yet.
By BoblobV26 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Ghost Wood Song'
Ghost Wood Song Is such a haunting and spellbinding read. Erica Waters has imbued the novel with enough southern charm to keep the tone smooth. Moreover, she has also filled the novel with enough fantasy and magic to balance out the eerie atmospheric and contemporary feel the novel gives off. Ghost Wood Song is a thought-provoking and compelling because it has not only character development but exceptional story development.
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Ip Man 3"
Ip Man 3 is a movie that came out back in 2015. It's weird that I haven't seen it until 2020 because I remember loving the previous movies. I did however feel that it was a cash grab because the trailers featured Mike Tyson as Ip Man's main foe. So I didn't bother with this movie however I did see some clips of the fight scenes on YouTube and it did look pretty cool. Now that Ip Man 4 has come out I decided I might as well check it out so that I can watch the latest version afterwards.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'These Feathered Flames'
These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy is such an imaginative novel. As a retelling of the Russian folktale “The Firebird,” the novel has much fire to it, pun intended. The reader does not have to be familiar with the original folktale in order to appreciate this story.
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks