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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.

'Justice League' Review
Hayden's Overall Grade: C+ The fifth installment in what is now unofficially called the DC Extended Universe was supposed to be the movie that comic book fans were waiting for. It would be the first time the most legendary team of superheroes stood together on the big screen. After the lackluster efforts, not counting the wonderful Wonder Woman movie, that the DCEU had put out until this point, the league was not only supposed to save the world but also the future of DC films as a whole. Unfortunately for us fans, we were treated to a half-hearted, poorly developed take on the Justice League.
By Hayden Fisher8 years ago in Geeks
Bad Cinema Corner: The Other Woman (2014)
The Other Woman (2014) – Nick Cassavetes Also Known As: Two Female Stereotypes and A Pair of Boobs Forget How to Human in The Span of 100 Minutes
By Taylor Walker8 years ago in Geeks
'10 Cloverfield Lane' May Have Been the Best Movie of 2016
Before the Movie '10 Cloverfield Lane' came out in March of 2016, and the fact that I'm still talking about it to this day, proves how much it impacted me. This movie stars John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Gallagher Jr. The trailers of this movie alone had me intrigued. Considering trailers these days give away a lot about the actual movie, the little to no reveal of what this movie was completely about made me very excited to see it. I ended up going into the theater with moderate expectations.
By b n8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Just Getting Started'
Why does the movie Just Getting Started exist? Having seen this ghastly comedy, I can’t for a moment divine why anyone involved thought making this movie was a good idea. The jokes are creaky and unfunny; the story is past its sell by date and the direction is clumsy, bordering on amateurish? What type of blackmail was required to draw Morgan Freeman and Tommy Lee Jones to appear in this film? What kind of blackmail was required to get movie theaters to make space for this movie in the same month in which Star Wars The Last Jedi is being released?
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Murder on the Orient Express'
*Disclaimer: as stated above, there will be spoilers in this review. You've been warned. Coming from a huge bookworm family, when I saw the previews for Murder on the Orient Express, I got very excited. I've read Agatha Christie novels before, but I've managed to go my whole life without reading this one.
By Azlyn Fugate8 years ago in Geeks
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Author: Sarah J. Maas Rating: 4.5/5 After hunting far and wide (pun intended) for a new book series to read, I had finally found a book series that had a majority of good reviews but also had some bad reviews, so I was eager to read and share my thoughts. The reason it took me so long to find a new series to read is because I am one of those people who read the whole series no matter what, even if it significantly declines in quality.
By Amalee8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: Gary Oldman Stunning in Darkest Hour
With the release of the movie Darkest Hour starring Gary Oldman, there has been a new reckoning with the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, one that has brought to light some of Churchill’s more horrific qualities. On his podcast Revisionist History, journalist Malcolm Gladwell reflected on Churchill with specific criticisms about the legendary Prime Minister’s policies toward India, policies that many feel were driven by Churchill’s Hitler-like disdain for the Indian people. Then there was the policy of strategic bombing in Germany which may have actually extended the war by two more years even as Churchill is recalled as that war’s great, heroic leader.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Downsizing'
The soulful Alexander Payne has ventured into new territory with his part sci-fi, part romance, Downsizing. Starring Matt Damon, Downsizing tells the story of Paul Safranek, a Midwestern schlub dealing with the daily grind of a job he doesn’t love, a home he can’t afford, and a wife, Audrey, who may or may not love him, played by Kristen Wiig. Paul’s typical Midwestern domesticity is upended by the discovery of Downsizing which gives humanity the chance to shrink to about 5 inches tall and help save the environment by consuming less.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Apocalypse Now: A Critical Essay
Apocalypse Now (1979) is a film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, set in the height of the Vietnam War. It is based on the novella Heart of Darkness (1899) by Joseph Conrad and follows the mission of a U.S. Army Captain. Captain Willard is played by Martin Sheen, he is ordered to kill a U.S. Army Colonel, Walter Kurtz, played by Marlon Brando.
By Elise Sophie8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Princess Cyd'
Princess Cyd is a movie that may make you uncomfortable but it will also charm you and make you laugh. The film is a frank discussion of a teenage girl discovering her sexuality and for many, myself included, this is not an easily digestible subject. That said, Princess Cyd happens to be a remarkably sensitive, smart and funny coming of age story with fully realized and charming characters. It’s a film that reminds us all how important it is to talk about and explore topics we may find awkward or uncomfortable.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'The Rift: Dark Side of the Moon'
The Rift: Dark Side of the Moon is a strange little low-budget sci-fi horror movie that has no business being as fun as it is. This American-Serbian production from director Dejan Zecevic is well paced, fun and quite creepy. Movies like The Rift are a nice reminder that low-budget sci-fi horror is still being made and can still be quite fun despite our pop cultural prejudice in favor of big budgets, big studios and big movie stars.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'War For The Planet Of The Apes' Reviews Absolutely Applaud Andy Serkis
Humanity's future has been particularly bleak in Pierre Boulle's world of Planet of the Apes. His vision wasn't just about the future of mankind, but a future that would occur on a planet much like ours, discovered in the vast reaches of outer space. For years, the series would remain strong as garnered critical acclaim and a moderately large fanbase for its visionary approach. It became a sci-fi experience that many would come to love before the franchise would begin to fade out in 1975 after the animated series released.
By Dustin Murphy8 years ago in Geeks