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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Movie Review: 'The Post'
The Post is an of-the-moment history lesson about the important role of the media in America. Steven Speilberg has made arguably the most relevant movie of our political moment, given the way that President Trump has made attacking the media a staple of his public discourse. Casting two of America’s most beloved and respected actors in the lead roles only deepens the importance of The Post.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Fighting Your Own Demons: What's Really Terrifying in the Mystery Thriller Anime 'Mayoiga'
Mayoiga, also known as The Lost Village, is a 12 episode anime series produced by Diomedéa, directed by Tsutomu Mizushima, and written by Mari Okada. The story follows 30 young men and women who go on a tour to Nanaki Village, which is said to be a utopia according to urban legend. At the village, these young people hope to have a fresh start and escape their troubled lives. Yet once they arrived, they soon discover that the village is barren, and a mysterious presence is lurking around them.
By Ederlyn Peralta8 years ago in Geeks
In Defence of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'
By writing a defence of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, I'm not saying that I moderately enjoyed watching this movie and think audiences were a little too hard on it: I love this movie, I have unapologetically included it on my favourite films of all time list. I don't think this is just a personal gem or "guilty pleasure," I think this movie holds a wealth of value that audiences have failed to see. Am I saying it is a perfect movie? Absolutely not. I admit, there are many problems with the execution of this film, but that's part of what makes this film so endearing: It is deeply flawed; just like every person you have ever loved, but that doesn't stop you from loving them, does it?
By Ben McVittie8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'In the Fade'
Fatih Akin’s In the Fade was among the contenders for the Palme D’or at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival and is now the German entry for nomination for Best Foreign Film at the Academy Awards. It’s a well-accomplished film centered on a strong, emotional performance from Diane Kruger of Inglorious Bastards fame. I’m left to wonder unfortunately, if the film gets more attention for its shock ending than for much of what takes place in the narrative.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Oscar Watch: 'Lady Bird' (2017)
I thought Lady Bird was going to be about old ladies. This is the purest review I can possibly write about a film because I went in with close to zero background on the film. I saw no previews, I didn’t read another review, I didn’t know who directed the film or who was staring in it. I wish it was possible to go into all movies I watch without seeing a trailer or hearing “what it’s about,” it’s the most pure way to watch. I won’t be able to write this kind of review when I finally get around to watching the The Shape of Water or Downsizing. Those films have been marketed to me non-stop. It is refreshing being able to write and think about a film in the way I get to for Lady Bird.
By Christopher Sarda8 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'Westworld'
Listeners to the Everyone is a CriticPodcast know that I have a strange relationship with Westerns. On more than one occasion I have spoken of not being a fan of the genre only to then end up praising movies like Open Range, Rio Bravo or, one of my all-time favorites, 3:10 to Yuma. This bizarre relationship to the Western has a lengthy and unique history.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Pitch Perfect 3'
Low expectations are sometimes key to enjoying a particular kind of movie. For example, the third movie in a franchise that was only barely capable of supporting one sequel. The trailer for Pitch Perfect 3 turned out to be the perfect introduction to the supposed finale of the Pitch Perfect trilogy. The trailer was so bad that I expected the characters in the movie to walk on screen, fart, and give me the finger before walking off. That would have been only a slight improvement over that trailer.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Jeff Lemire's Stark, Beautiful World
Forlorn sons, lost fathers and phantasmal mothers are the lonely inhabitants of Jeff LeMire's island of a graphic novel The Underwater Welder. Lemire's created a story which encapsulates the massive turmoil and eruptive change that can all occur in a single microcosm: the individual human mind.
By Laura DiNovis Berry8 years ago in Geeks
