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

Review of ‘All Your Twisted Secrets’
Synopsis A thrilling debut, reminiscent of new fan favorites like One of Us Is Lying and the beloved classics by Agatha Christie, that will leave readers guessing until the explosive ending. "Welcome to dinner, and again, congratulations on being selected. Now you must do the selecting." What do the queen bee, star athlete, valedictorian, stoner, loner, and music geek all have in common? They were all invited to a scholarship dinner, only to discover it's a trap. Someone has locked them into a room with a bomb, a syringe filled with poison, and a note saying they have an hour to pick someone to kill...or else everyone dies. Amber Prescott is determined to get her classmates and herself out of the room alive, but that might be easier said than done. No one knows how they're all connected or who would want them dead. As they retrace the events over the past year that might have triggered their captor's ultimatum, it becomes clear that everyone is hiding something. And with the clock ticking down, confusion turns into fear, and fear morphs into panic as they race to answer the biggest question: Who will they choose to die?
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks
Before i Fall - A Movie Review
Change is always possible. It is never too late. Based on the novel by Lauren Oliver, Before i Fall is a 2017 film about Samantha Kingston enjoying Valentine’s Day with her friends. After a fateful crash, she wakes up the next morning reliving the same day. In one of the most eyeopening weeks of her life, Sam learns the power of change.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Geeks
‘Pocahontas’: Historical Fact or Disney Myth?
Since the beginning of history, writers have looked to the past to inspire them. The problem with this perspective is that when history fades into myth, the real person and the real story are often forgotten. While this allows for a certain amount of creative license, it also gives authors leeway to re-write that particular story based on their own values and point of view.
By MovieBabble6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Into The Wild"
Into The Wild came out back in 2007 and at the time I guess I was a little too immature to appreciate such a film. I never got to see until now. With all of the craziness happening in 2020 it would be interesting to see someone deliberately setting out to live by themselves in the wild. So I thought it would be an interesting film to watch and I wasn't wrong.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
An Anime Review of 'Dr. Stone'
Dr. Stone is a 2019 anime adaptation by TMS Entertainment that is based on the Shonen Jump manga of the same name. As of the writing of this the manga is still ongoing and the show has been renewed for a second season. The first season is comprised of twenty four episodes.
By BoblobV26 years ago in Geeks
Review of ‘Clique Bait’
Synopsis Pretty Little Liars meets Burn for Burn in this thrilling debut from Wattpad star Ann Valett. Chloe Whittaker is out for revenge. Last year her best friend Monica’s life was unceremoniously ruined by the most popular students at their high school, so this year Chloe plans to take each and every one of them down. She’s traded in her jeans and T-shirts for the latest designer clothes, erased anything on social media that would tie her to Monica (and blow her cover), and carefully figured out how she will befriend the members of the clique, find out their deepest and darkest secrets, and reveal them to the world. Chloe has the perfect plan . . . but there’s one thing she didn’t prepare for. And that’s falling for someone she’s determined to destroy. The closer she gets to uncovering the secrets the in-crowd is determined to cover up, the more she realizes that she is going to have to choose between betraying her oldest friend or the boy who’s captured her heart
By Cyn's Workshop6 years ago in Geeks
Becky (2020)
Becky is as strong-willed and vindictive as they come and you just tortured and killed her only living parent. Feel like watching a straightforward “home invasion” film with dangerous-looking thugs (impressive body length, coarse facial features, and imposing tattoos on the back of their bald heads) taking an innocent family hostage? Well, in that case, “Becky” is the right movie for you. As with “Bushwick“, also directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion, you don’t have to wait long for the violence to erupt. First, there’s a brief introduction of the main characters Becky (Lulu Wilson) and father Jeff (Joel McHale), who wants to spend a weekend with his girlfriend Kayla (Amanda Brugel) and her son Ty (Isaiah Rockcliffe). Subsequently, you’ll see a violent escape from a prisoner transport by Dominick (Kevin James) and his cronies Apex (Robert Maillet), Cole (Ryan McDonald), and Hammond (James McDouglas). And then you can get ready for an hour of unabashed terror and bloody butchery.
By Peter P6 years ago in Geeks
'Office Space' - Film Review and Analysis
1999 was an incredible and unique year for movies in America. In an era where Hollywood would regularly produce thought-provoking content that did not dumb it down for audience and would tackle tricky real-life topics without a filter, it may have been the golden age of film for those of us in the Millennial generation. While not as ‘politically correct’, these movies such as ‘Office Space’ challenged our assumptions, made us question our modern comforts, and perhaps most importantly showed us the ridiculousness of having flair as a waiter or waitress at a chain restaurant as a part of the service given.
By Ben W6 years ago in Geeks
Netflix and Hotstar to watch during the self-quarantine period
21 days of lockdown is a genuinely prolonged stretch of time. But on the other hand it's not very long when you consider exactly how much substance there is to binge-watch on various streaming stages—which have seen a spike in subscribers since individuals started social distancing.
By Nick Kr6 years ago in Geeks
'The Last Days Of American Crime' Movie Review
Introduction 2 men, 1 woman, a government API signal and the last crime in America. What could go wrong? Key themes Graham Bricke or 'Bricke' robs a bank with his gang. The government releases a developing form of an API signal which stops citizens from committing crimes. The signal stuns them whilst robbing the bank, almost stopping them from the error of their ways.
By Debbie Bello6 years ago in Geeks
Hidden in Plain Sight - review
Brief synopsis: A woman fakes her death to get away from her abusive ex-boyfriend. She moves to a small town with her young son in an attempt to disappear. Her ex-boyfriend believes she is still alive and searches for her.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in Geeks
I binge-watched Avatar: The Last Airbender on Netflix
I was on Twitter, scrolling my life away - as one does - and I kept seeing Avatar memes everywhere. There were debates about the episodes, references about the characters and just a plethora of Avatar related content. Now, if you're familiar with twitter, then you know that it's not uncommon for a singular topic to take over the platform every now and then. Yet still I wondered...why Avatar?
By ashley spence6 years ago in Geeks