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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Review: 'Sicario 2: Soldado'
This sequel is certainly not one anyone was initially expecting. The first Sicario back in 2015 was a really well-directed crime drama with top performances and some amazing cinematography by Roger Deakins. It was directed by the brilliant Denis Villeneuve, and his style certainly enhanced the viewing experience along with the top performances by Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, and Benicio Del Toro, who for many people including myself stole the show.
By David Grice8 years ago in Geeks
Why Are You Ranking: Best of the Denys Arcand Film Series From Slightly Stimulated to Aroused
(Disclaimer: For this list, there is at first glance, omissions. The films, DaysofDarkness (2007) and The Fall of the American Empire (2018) seem to be swept from the annals of the places like Amazon and as of this writing, the latter may not be available for purchase or rental yet. So only two of filmmaker Denys Arcand’s works in the series will be evaluated here.)
By Skyler Saunders8 years ago in Geeks
Revisiting 'The Rock'
The name Michael Bay and the phrase "great film" don't often appear together. Bay has proven with films such as Armageddon and the Transformers franchise to be the poster child of the current Hollywood "wham-bam-thank you ma'am!" style of filmmaking. That is to say, the kind of filmmaking that emphasizes style over substance. And yet, back in the mid-1990s, Bay got the mix right for one film. That film was The Rock.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Geeks
Top 20: 'The Muppet Christmas Carol'
The plot fully describes the title. I’ll need to maximise content elsewhere. Great. The story is an affectionate rendering of the Charles Dicken’s novella, with many of the narrational passages being directly quoted by Gonzo. The fashion in which he and Rizzo intimately adress the audience while embroiling themselves in the story through a variety of creative methods is enjoyable and un-distracting. Wisely, the script provides in-character reasons for the two to either be absent or unfocused on in the story’s darker passages to avoid deflating emotional integrity.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
Top 20: 'Princess Mononoke'
On his travels to cure himself of a supernatural curse, a young man becomes embroiled in a conflict between forest dwellers and industrial workers. We’ve all been there. A complicated, meaningful, and non-alienating premise in which commitment and care are constantly evident.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
Tarantino’s 8 Films Ranked
As Quentin Tarantino is one of most intriguing filmmakers/directors of the late 20th century and early 21st century, he has many films where he is a contributing director. The films most popular and most “Tarantino-esque” are his catalog of eight films where he is the head of creative control. Each film has its own aspects that people love, whether it is their comic-like violence, interesting soundtracks, or the cameo performances by Tarantino himself, it is hard to think of a person who could not find enjoyment in his work. Below I have ranked these eight films based on their contribution to the legacy of Quentin Tarantino by being the most Tarantino of the Tarantino films.
By Charles Quinn8 years ago in Geeks
‘Shazam’ - Trailer Review
Though Shazam is not one of the most well known heroes in the world, he’s now making quite a name for himself! San Diego Comic-Con gave us our first look at Zachary Levi and Asher Angel’s version of Billy Batson’s kid turned superhero. So, without further ado, let’s pick it apart...
By Christopher Hales8 years ago in Geeks
Top 20: 'The Ladykillers'
Those ladies certainly were killers weren’t they? They were not, that is not at all the plot of this film. An Ealing studios production in which Criminals lodge with an unsuspecting elderly woman while plotting a robbery. Hilarity ensues. Every layer of potential this premise offers is fully weaponised. The varied personalities of the ensemble cast lead by Alec Guinness and featuring the then relatively unknown Peter Sellers in an early supporting role are endlessly entertaining with their mismatched nature expectedly being the reason. The film is forceless in its presentation of London criminals as eccentric and semi incompetent but nonetheless ultimately dangerous. More surprising is even with the film isn’t directed by Guy Ritchie. If conspiracy theorists wish to argue that it actually was, feel free. The personalities of the cast are well defined and consistent.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
