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

'Inside the Criminal Mind'
On Labor Day, while my husband and I had been in our room discussing what we should watch, we came across this series. Now while watching this series there are very interesting stories that are being told while you watch each episode.
By Katherine M.8 years ago in Geeks
Late Review: 'The Killing of a Sacred Deer'
What does every unique film have in common? This sounds like a trick question, or the beginning of a boring riddle even, but there is something in each film that makes its own. It can be the acting, the writing, or any of the production and post-production that takes a massive grip on the film and never lets go.
By George Gomez8 years ago in Geeks
Cinema Trips - 'Alpha'
Alpha is probably a film that you may not have heard of. If you were lucky enough to see the trailer for it you may have even passed it off as a cheap Disney film that should be on the Disney channel late at night when no one is awake. At least that was how I felt when I saw the marketing for the film.
By BoblobV28 years ago in Geeks
'BlacKkKlansman' Review—Warning: Contains Minor Spoilers
I watched BlacKkKlansman this Tuesday and walked out onto the carpets of the cinema foyer feeling tears prickling in my eyes. It was a dramatic change from the tone that had been felt throughout the cinema for most of the film, the audience laughing away at some of the hilarious lines that were delivered in Spike Lee's comedic yet powerful depiction of the ongoing struggle black Americans face.
By Dee Simone8 years ago in Geeks
Up 'Schitt's Creek'
I've recently indulged in a series being shown on Netflix, starring Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. With classics such as Best in Show and American Pie, Levy is an actor with a particular form of comedy that I happen to love. He's the reason I decided to try this series out. I can't help but assume his natural demeanor is incredibly similar to his on screen performances.
By Casey. OneHighMom8 years ago in Geeks
'Justice League: War' (2014)
Going into this viewing with absolutely zero expectations turned out to be a very pleasant surprise. Considering the live-action origin story for the JL was almost a complete letdown, this animation version was simply outstanding.
By Michael Grube8 years ago in Geeks
'Justice League vs. Teen Titans (2016)'
First and foremost, the title is completely misleading. Upon reading it, you automatically assume that there is some sort of conflict or battle between the Justice League and the Titans. However, there are forces that arise that literally possess the bodies of the JL and in a way that made the outcome hard to predict (which was refreshing). This being my only real complaint about the movie, let's get into what you will find and love about it.
By Michael Grube8 years ago in Geeks
'They Don't Have a Good Bathroom to Do Coke In'
This chapter begins with one of the most beautiful sentences that I’ve ever read, “I’m positive we won’t get seated (at Pastels) but the table is good, and relief that is almost tidal in scope washes over me in an awesome wave.” This being Bateman’s narrative I am reminded of his extensive intellect, an aspect of his character that I believe often goes forgotten. His sizable relief is due to not being turned away from one of New York’s bar scenes, which I imagine is much like one of Ellis’ socialite’s own personal Holocausts. Quite ridiculous to you and I, I know.
By Sam Cheesman8 years ago in Geeks
'No Country for Old Men' - Film Review and Analysis
Cormac McCarthy, a distinguished American author of such noteworthy novels of The Road and Blood Meridian, is not as well known for No Country for Old Men, but it is an excellent and renowned novel in its own right. Out of the movies that have been based off of his work, No Country for Old Men, released in 2007, is considered to be the best book to film adaptation done so far when it comes to the written works of Mr. McCarthy. Like his other novels, No Country for Old Men focuses on the darker parts of human nature including violence, corruption, and the evil that people can do to one another without just cause.
By Ben W8 years ago in Geeks
'To All the Boys I've Loved Before'
We all love a good high school love story. With movies like Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, 10 Things I Hate About You, A Cinderella Story, and Love, Simon, the world has had and loved its fair share of high school love stories. We always hope that the lead lands the boy—even with Love, Simon all we wanted was for Simon to find his special boy, too. Recently, Netflix provided the world with the newest [and extremely popular] high school romance, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Leading lady Lara Jean Covey [played by Lana Condor] only wants love, too, and she finds it in a very uncommon and unexpected way.
By Lindsay Longacre8 years ago in Geeks
'BlacKkKlansman' A Review
Whenever you think of a Spike Lee film, you can guess very accurately that you're going to encounter a movie that delivers some very hard-hitting and true messages about race and division within modern American society. Whether he's doing a historical biopic like Malcolm X, or a comedy like Bamboozled, one thing that is prevalent through all his work is what it's like to exist as an African American in American society. The message is also clear that no matter the era in which his movies are set, things might look like they have changed, but things haven't really changed all that much at all.
By The One True Geekology8 years ago in Geeks
'The Wizard Of Oz'
The Harlem Repertory Theater, whether it's Raisin In The Sun, In The Heights, or anything else, always delivers. The Wizard Of Oz played yesterday in Repertory with several of HRT's other shows. With its economical stage and even smaller area for the musicians, the show was welcoming from the beginning and all the way through. The band entertained the early comers for 30 minutes before the show began. Director Keith Lee Grant did a spectacular job in the way the musical developed and the constant flow throughout that keep the audience riveted in this fine production. Maggie Allen's projections, two to be exact, made perfect use of a small stage. We saw through Allen's work: Dorothy's house, the Witch's castle, Oz, the Yellow Brick Road, and the door to the wizard. The second projection was used as a mood piece, stars, bright lights and a darker side to when the show was melancholy. Between the direction and these projections, the show kept us alert and upbeat.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks