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

Palm Springs: The Best of Both Worlds (Movie Review). Top Story - July 2020.
Ever since I started watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine, I’ve been a massive fan of Andy Samberg. Of course, I had heard of his exploits on Saturday Night Live and as one of the members of The Lonely Island before, but it was after I saw him as Jake Peralta that I began to take notice of his incredible charm and talent for comedy. It was only natural, therefore, that I immediately plop myself down first thing in the morning when I heard that a new movie starring him titled Palm Springs, had been released on Hulu. I went into the movie completely blind and not knowing what to expect, and what I found was pleasantly surprising. Palm Springs is a light-hearted romantic comedy that can get surprisingly poignant at times, yet never loses itself in its more serious moments.
By Arvind Pennathur6 years ago in Geeks
An Anime Review of 'Japan Sinks 2020'
Japan Sinks 2020 is an updated adaptation of the 1973 novel by Komatsu Sakyo. The series was produced by Science SARU and is directed by the fantastic Yuasa Masaaki. The story revolves around a family that is trying to survive the sinking of Japan. While it has the outline of a simple disaster movie in the view of the likes of 2012, the events of this show hits harder, and shows the best and worst of humanity. The final episode of the show is about on par with an episode of Violet Evergarden when it comes to the emotional factor.
By BoblobV26 years ago in Geeks
Forces of Nature - A Movie Review
You never know who you will meet in life. People cross paths for a reason. Forces of Nature is a 1999 film about a man who is feverishly traveling to make it to his wedding on time. Unfortunately, the plane loses control before takeoff. Meeting a woman, the two go through an exciting trip filled with surprises around each corner.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
Dead to Me - Another Interesting TV Show on Netflix
I have enjoyed watching Dead to Me on Netflix. I have watched 2 seasons of Dead to Me. It's an enjoyable tv show and very entertaining. It pulled me in right from the start so I binged watched this show like crazy.
By Denise Larkin6 years ago in Geeks
My Critique On Hamilton: the Broadway Musical
Though I never got the chance to see this Broadway musical in person. I heard on Instagram that Hamilton will be streaming the full Broadway musical on July 3rd (before Independence Day).
By Gladys W. Muturi6 years ago in Geeks
Desperados
Brief synopsis: a thirty-something woman, desperate to get back into dating, goes out on a date and it is a bust. On her way home, she bumps into a man and they start a relationship. When he does not contact her after nearly a week, egged on by her drunken friends, she sends him an abusive email.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Sonic The Hedgehog"
Sonic The Hedgehog had a pretty notorious trailer that came out a while back. I have to admit after seeing that trailer I was a bit concerned with the movie. They had since changed the look of Sonic and when it was released I still didn't see it. Some people have told me that it isn't that bad so I thought why not check it out.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'The Tobacconist'
The Tobacconist is yet another in a long line of dreary dramas about pre-World War 2 Europe. Ostensibly a coming of age story, The Tobacconist takes us to Austria circa 1938, just before the arrival of the Germans and the coming of age of a strange young man named Franz Huchel (Simon Morze). Franz has an affinity for being underwater. Repeatedly, Franz’s mother finds him hiding underwater holding his breath, be it in a lake or in a barrel holding a dead animal. Why? Who the hell knows.
By Sean Patrick6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Before Sunrise"
Before Sunrise is one of those classics that a lot of critics talk about but I never paid any attention to. It came out back in 1995 and at the time I wasn't mature enough to watch through it. Now that I'm way older I have the patience and maturity to appreciate the nuances of this movie.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
The Swan Princess Review
I want to start off by saying: I love this movie. It’s got everything you want in an animated film: songs, talking animals, evil sorcerers, evil sorcerers henchwoman, handsome princes, idiot sidekicks, beautiful AND smart princesses, weird ungodly monsters, and weird unnecessary dance numbers that must’ve driven the animation crew nuts.
By Mae McCreery6 years ago in Geeks
Quest For Camelot Review
As far as animated films go, it isn't bad. While I am a Disney fan, animated films from other production companies must get props for being so drastically different. From Quest for Camelot to Secret of NIMH, there are so many once you start looking for them.
By Mae McCreery6 years ago in Geeks
The Money Pit - A Movie Review
Always remember to check on everything in a new house or the stairs will come crashing down. The Money Pit was released to theaters in 1986. A young couple moves into their dream house. The roof leaks, the stairs come crashing down, and the tub smashes through the floor. Finding help to fix up the house, Walter and Anna struggle to stay sane.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks