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EXODUS: Lookin’ Pretty, But Dumb as a Rock
When I first saw the trailers for Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings, I was immediately excited to see that there was going to be a new, modern film adaptation of the historical Moses and the story of the Great Exodus, a topic near and dear to my research of over thirty years. But as swift coming was the excitement, came my disappointment, when the trailers revealed that the setting of the film was to be during the reign of Ramesses II. This fact alone told me that Ridley Scott had done little to research the history surrounding the story. Despite the lack of empirical firsthand evidence for an historical Moses and Exodus, there exists a plethora of evidence that establishes the plausibility of the event, based on “second hand” historical and archaeological data, which places the events far earlier than the Ramessean period.
By Scotty Roberts6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Seven Years in Tibet"
Seven Years in Tibet is one of the last movies I wanted to check out when it first came out. It came at a time when I was still a teenager so I didn't really have the mental maturity to go through the viewing. It didn't help that I thought it was a white savior movie from the trailer. Fast forward to 2020 and I'm willing to give these movies a try. I was pleasantly surprised with A River Runs Through It, so why not check this one out too.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Captain Courageous (1996)"
Captain Courageous is a movie that I have never heard of. Netflix has had a good batting average with me so I thought I'd check it out. What I experienced from this movie was nothing more than a cookie cutter low budget movie. There's elements of entertainment but for the most part it wasn't that great a ride.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
I Love You, Stupid - review
Brief synopsis: After getting dumped by his girlfriend of eight years and then losing his job in the same week, a man finds himself back in the dating pool. After blackmailing a friend to get him a new job, he searches online to find out how to date in the twenty-first century. He runs into an old female acquaintance from his school days who always liked him.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in Geeks
Game of Thrones: A Retrospective (Part I)
(SPOILERS FOR ALL 8 SEASONS OF GAME OF THRONES) The day was April 17th, 2011. At approximately 9 PM on HBO, people were greeted with a brand new TV show. It opened on three men on horseback riding past an open gate into a dark tunnel, only to emerge into a wintery wasteland. They encountered mysterious creatures, which proved to be their demise, and only one of the men survived. He fled from the scene, terrified, but eventually suffered the same fate as his comrades as he was executed for deserting his post. The man who sentenced him to death was also his executioner, and he told his son, "The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword", after the deed was done.
By Arvind Pennathur6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Holmes & Watson"
Holmes & Watson is probably exactly what I'd expect from Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly teaming up to tell a Sherlock Holmes story. It is totally absurd and bonkers but whenever the two team up for a comedy they tend to be this way. If you liked their other team up comedies then you might enjoy this one as well. I would say it's one of their weaker movies but there is still some enjoyment here.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The Lego Movie: The Second Part"
The Lego Movie: The Second Part is a sequel that I thought studios made just to cash in on the popularity of the first movie. Of course it is but I thought the original Lego movie was going to be a big advertisement as well. As much as the original movie was a big advertisement for Lego it was a surprisingly fun movie.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Happy Death Day 2 U"
Happy Death Day 2 U is the sequel to a semi mediocre horror movie Happy Death Day. I did not expect them to bring this franchise back for a sequel let alone build on the original movie. The first movie wasn't that bad. I had a good time watching it and I still remember most of what had happened. There was a lot of throwbacks to the original movie. If you liked the first movie you should definitely watch this one.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
The Joker gives us Much to Think about but not Much to See
Warner Bros Pictures. Poster The Joker draws strong comparison to a number of films. Taxi Driver is foremost for me and The King of Comedy to a lesser extent. In Scorsese’s 1976 breakout, Travis Bickle is subsisting on the fringes, and the growing realization of his disenfranchisement tosses the young man over the edge. In keeping, The Joker finds himself looking over the same cliff and definitely adds some juice to his tragedy. Not keeping the rage to himself, Joaquin Phoenix starts a movement, and legions of his ilk are ready to take on the vulgarity and insensitivity of American life. It sounds like a winner. Not quite, so let me begin.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Geeks
