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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
My Review of "The Half Of It"
The Half Of It turned out to be a really good movie. I honestly wasn't looking forward to seeing this movie because I thought it would end up as a mere copy of the movie Roxanne (but then Roxanne was a copy of Cyrano de Bergerac). Little did I know there's a huge twist at the end that I saw coming but didn't see coming.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "Can You Ever Forgive Me?"
Can You Ever Forgive Me? is a biography of Lee Isreal. I haven never heard of Lee until I watched this movie. Her story is absolutely fascinating. I really fell for this movie because of her bond with her friend Jack. They are a true odd couple that really work. Their chemistry is undeniable and I really wished for more scenes with the two together.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
The Half of It: A (Mostly Full) Experience
Coming of age movies that center around young adults always intrigue me. They're one of my favorite genres of movies not only because of their unbelievable degree of relatability, but their capacity to tell wonderful stories about the range of emotions people can experience. Teenagers are volatile, for better or worse - they make wild decisions, try so many new things and can be very emotional, and these movies reflect that - be it the incredibly heartfelt journeys seen in movies like The Perks of Being a Wallflower, or the narratives that are intertwined with comedy, such as Superbad or Booksmart.
By Arvind Pennathur6 years ago in Geeks
In The Shadow of the Moon - review
Brief synopsis: A policeman makes detective in the late eighties after killing a seemingly vicious serial killer whose signature of killing is to liquifies the brains of her victims. Nine years later, she returns. The detective catches up with her again and she tells him that she is trying to save the world.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in Geeks
A Short Review of Cats (2019, Tom Hooper)
Why did I watch this film? Why? WHY? I mean considering the original musical trailer actually scarred me as a child, surely I shouldn't have gone to see this potentially mortifying, cat fuelled extravaganza. Well this CGI adaptation of the popular stage play surprisingly didn't have the same effect as that trailer but it is was enough to make my brain turn to mush and question the very fabric of my own existence. Not in a good way! The film was so terrible I had to contemplate what existential force placed it into being! The torment was so high I think it was the only way I survived!
By Craig York6 years ago in Geeks
Justin Roiland's new show 'Solar Opposites' rivals 'Rick and Morty' by going beyond the conventional
It's hard to think of a show that would come close to rival Adult Swim's overnight success in "Rick and Morty," but Justin Roiland's new show "Solar Opposites" does. It might even take it one step further. If you are a fan of Roiland's work, then you are sure to fall in love with the first season of the new Hulu show.
By John Walker6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The Little Hours"
The Little Hours showed up suddenly in my Netflix suggested list and honestly I didn't know what to make of the movie. It stars a pretty big name cast but it's based in a convent in the middle ages. I have to admit I'm one of the few people that actually really liked the movie Your Highness so I had to give this movie a shot. There's no way I could have planned what I was about to witness.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
My Review of "The Core"
The Core is an early 2000's disaster movie. These were really big in the late 90's and early 2000's. I guess there was a lot of panic with Y2K that everyone ate these movies up. I know I'm becoming one of these suckers. This movie shows some of its age but it's still enjoyable if you don't take this movie too seriously.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Geeks
Girl Beneath The Sea - Book Review
In the realm of literature, there is a fine line that many authors try to walk but most can’t make; this line is the genre of suspense. Suspense is something difficult to master because while many writers attempt it, most fall off the line and either snap the tension or get too complicated and lose their audience. Mayne did a great job keeping the plot on track and understanding that the story line itself was complicated, so he was careful with not having too many subplots. This is a great technique to writing suspense because it cuts down on confusion for the readers.
By Mary Knutson6 years ago in Geeks
