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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
How Marketing Undermines Suspense in 'The Girl in the Spider's Web'
Two trailers for the new Sony action movie The Girl in the Spider’s Web illustrate something about modern Hollywood marketing that should make you more wary of movie trailers. These two trailers go a long way toward spoiling almost everything about this twisty thriller that thrives on creating suspense—suspense that is drained away almost completely if you watch the trailers.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'Scooby-Doo' - Review
For some reason, the 2002 live-action adaptation of Scooby-Doo always baffles me because of some of the creative decisions made. Now knowing that this film was written by James Gunn (the man behind the great film known as Guardians of the Galaxy) this film really throws me for a loop. For example, I'm not too sure who this film is made for. You'd think it was made for kids due to a property like "Scooby Doo," but then why all the sexual innuendos? Okay, then maybe this film is for teenagers who would not only get all the jokes, but they also grew up with the classic Scooby-Doo cartoon. It would make sense due to the fact that the plot revolves around college students partying on a resort island and the film casting such actors as Freddie Prince Jr., Matthew Lillard, Sarah Michelle Geller, and Linda Cardellini.
By Brandon Wettig8 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'Milkman' by Anna Burns
Set during The Troubles conflict in Northern Island, Milkman follows an unnamed 18-year-old girl as she navigates through her neighbourhood that's run by paramilitaries who impose sets of rules on the citizens that make fitting in with the crowd extremely important.
By Jane O'Leary8 years ago in Geeks
Major Differences Between the Movie and Book
When Netflix released this movie I, and most of its viewers, was ecstatic. Lucky for me I'd just bought this book trilogy a few weeks prior and had yet to get around to them. As of now the movie is being said to be one of the best teen love stories of this generation, and will probably hold a spot along with movies like Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club.
By Jordyn Satter8 years ago in Geeks
The New Face of 'Charmed'
So the first four episodes of the new Charmed reboot have aired and I’m ready to start forming some solid opinions. My first thought when I watched the Pilot episode was of how different it was, my second was about all the similarities. And there are many similarities. Three sisters, all with names starting with the same letter (this time 'M’ instead of ‘P’), one is only a half-sister (this time the oldest, not the youngest), discover they’re witches after the death of a matriarch (their mother, not Grams). Even the order of their powers is the same, the oldest has telekinesis, the middle sister can freeze time and the youngest can read minds (not getting into the inconsistencies and lack of continuity of Phoebe’s powers).
By Megan Paul8 years ago in Geeks
'The Running Man' - Review
If you have ever met me in person, you will know that I have an old soul. I really dislike the modern trends of music and celebrities and seem to be stuck in the past in terms of the entertainment I consume. Basically saying that I love everything the 80s. So one fateful trip to my local flea market, The Running Man caught my eye. A cheesy 80s action movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger, who wouldn't want to watch it? While The Running Man did entertain me for the most part, unfortunately, we have a movie that simply came and went without leaving any real emotional impact.
By Brandon Wettig8 years ago in Geeks
'Romeo & Juliet & Vampires' by William Shakespeare and Claudia Gabel (Book Review)
For fans of the vampire genre, there is one lesser-known novel that should be on your list. Claudia Gabel's Romeo & Juliet & Vampires is just one in a long list of reimagined classics being invaded by the supernatural. From Little Vampire Women to Emma and the Vampires, the supernatural has been becoming more popular as well as bringing back some of the older classics in newer forms for young adults to enjoy.
By Kristen Barenthaler8 years ago in Geeks
'Small Craft Warning'
Small Craft Warnings at the 13th Street Repertory is one of Tennessee Williams' least produced plays, or at least one that is not talked about much. After seeing A Lovely Sunday at Creve Coer last month, another of Williams hidden gems, one never tires of this great writer and last night was no different. Set in California by the sea and not the South, his usual modus operandi, it has Williams usual characters, some we see as strong, some weak and some emotionally as well as mentally void. We see all the characters solo at different points of the play. Director Barnaby Edwards does an excellent job of this. He brings forth each and every character during the performance. We find out what is on each and every person's mind. In many of Tennessee Williams' books, we are pretty sure about each character and where each person stands in the pecking order of life. Edwards takes that away, and we know what is going through each drunken mind. We see first hand the fears, the delusions and the hope that each person has and it all works so well. Many of the performers have been with the Regeneration Theater and are both comfortable and fluid in Regenerations works.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
'Fast Five' - Review
When re-watching all of the Fast and the Furious movies again, I now understand why this entry is universally the most liked in the franchise. I will always have a soft spot for the first film for starting the franchise and for nostalgic reasons, but all the films leading up to this have been dull and boring despite having exciting car chases and action sequences. With Fast Five, the franchise decided to change course from a movie about a gang of drag racers in Los Angeles to fun heist film. It no longer feels like a film that is taking itself seriously. It now feels like a film that knows what it is and has fun with it.
By Brandon Wettig8 years ago in Geeks
'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' Is a Flawed, but Entertaining Film That Outperforms Its Predecessor
For a while now, I've wanted to go to an advance screening of the new Wizarding World film, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. And a few days ago, I came across this tweet:
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review 'Shirkers'
You have likely never seen a documentary quite like Shirkers. Part mystery part fiction movie, part character study and part in-depth personal examination, Shirkers contains multitudes of filmic fascinations. This Netflix production is ambitious, ingenious and a wonderful work of self-reflective art.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
