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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
My Review of 'Roma'
I'm not sure why I wanted to watch Roma in the first place. I think it's because it was receiving a ton of awards and I wanted to know what the hype was all about. Normally, it wouldn't hit any of my normal viewing criteria. The movie is in black and white, it's a period piece, there's no action, it's a heavy drama and it's in subtitles. You have to go outside your comfort zone to find good movies though.
By Brian Anonymous8 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Alita: Battle Angel'
Alita: Battle Angel is a gorgeous movie that is based on a Japanese anime in the 1990s. Just 10 years ago it was a foreign concept to have cartoons remade to look realistic. Nowadays, the technology has caught up and movie studios are going crazy with visual effects. What was unfathomable not too long ago is entirely possible today and it is mesmerizing.
By Brian Anonymous8 years ago in Geeks
10 Reasons Why You Need to Watch Peaky Blinders
Peaky Blinders. A television drama about a real gang from Birmingham, England, in the early 1900s. This drama is based on a real gang, that was called The Peaky Blinders, because they sewed razors into the peaks of their hats, which they would use as weapons when it came time to fight. The television show is not a true story. The infamous Peaky Blinders is led by the frontman, Thomas/Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy. Taking place after the first World War, Thomas is followed by his brothers Jon (Joe Cole) and Arthur (Paul Anderson), and they are joined by their Aunt Polly (Helen McCory) and her son Michael (Finn Cole). This gang are bookies, obsessed with their whiskey, knowledgeable on horses, wanted by women, and feared by the general public.
By Taylor Kelly8 years ago in Geeks
'Hell or High Water' with Jeff Bridges Sets No Limits in the Vastness of Texas
Contrary to popular folklore, Jesse and Frank James did not steal from the rich to give to the poor. On the other hand, they weren’t happy with the outcome of the Civil War and robbed Republican held banks to help unsettle the new order. That said, Jeff Bridges’ latest film, Hell or High Water, has elements of both. The result is a drama that superimposes today’s disenfranchised underbelly of America over a modern day James Gang, which also takes matters into their own hands.
By Rich Monetti8 years ago in Geeks
My Little Over-Analysis of 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters' - Part 6: The Emergence of the Supporting Act
So, onto the second duel of the Duelist Kingdom arc and this time, it's the supporting player's turn to step up on the platform, as Joey goes up against Mai. And, well, that leads us to another one of the show's somewhat hidden strengths. Simply put, however, simplistic as the supporting characters in the show might come across, it can catch you by surprise from time to time just how much care and focus the creators have put into them.
By Art-Peeter Roosve8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review 'Life After Flash'
I can’t lie, the documentary Life After Flash puzzled me. Until now, I was convinced that the film was a debacle. And yet, this lovely documentary appears to indicate that, in some ways, the film has been reevaluated. I have seen little evidence of this beyond this documentary, and the film remains—in my mind—a camp relic, but director Lisa Downs should be commended for the effort she puts into trying to convince us all otherwise regarding the quality of Flash.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'The Breaker Upperers'
I have to say I didn't know what to expect when I saw the trailer for The Breaker Upperers. I didn't like the trailer that much, but then I saw that Taika Waititi had executive produced the movie. I think I have to discover what an executive producer does because this movie has very little resemblance of his movies in the past.
By Brian Anonymous8 years ago in Geeks
'Veronica's Room'
Robert Massimi. Veronica's Room at the Bergen County Players, is a deep, well-moving show. Written by Ira Levin (Rosemary's Baby, Stepford Wives, A Kiss Before Dying), Levin always brings the perverse to his writings. Levin, who was born and lived in Manhattan wrote till this day, one of my favorite plays, Deathtrap. What is most notable about Levin, is that his writings often have a lot of twists and turns, which require a lot of thought. Veronica's Room is no different.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
'A Star Is Born'—A Movie Review
Seeing movies a second time in theaters proves to be twice as much the fun and also gives enriching details that you never noticed before. A Star Is Born deserves to be seen twice for its powerful performances and songs that will give your skin goosebumps.
By Marielle Sabbag8 years ago in Geeks
'Lego Movie 2:' An Awesome Review
I'm going to preface this by admitting that I've only seen maybe ten minutes of the first Lego Movie and 30 minutes of Lego Batman. Still, I was able to pick up on things in the movie enough to really enjoy it so for someone who hasn't seen either of those movies, don't worry, you won't suffer for it if you see the sequel. So, about the Lego Movie 2?
By Delise Fantome8 years ago in Geeks
My Review of 'Kimmy Schmidt' - Part 2 of Season 4
The last six episodes of Kimmy Schmidt have finally come out. I was wondering why this was taking so long, but as you've probably found out already, this is the last season of Kimmy Schmidt. I didn't even know this when I was watching it, so when the last episode aired, I kind of freaked out.
By Brian Anonymous8 years ago in Geeks
