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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Review: 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
As much as Jurassic Park is important to me from my childhood, my expectations for this latest installment was pretty low. Now while I thought Jurassic World was pretty decent, the stuff I was hearing about its sequels in terms of the choice of story just sounded like it could very well be a disaster.
By David Grice8 years ago in Geeks
'A Walk on The Beach'
Robert Massimi. A Walk on The Beach at the Theater for The New City is an introspective of a heavy debate about a sculpture in Hyannis Massachusetts. The debate is whether or not John Kennedy Jr should be shown next to his father walking on the beach as an adult or a 3-year-old. At first, sculptor David Lewis (Jack Coggins) wanted young "John John." Ted and Caroline Kennedy would approve it if it was an older John Jr. David made a mock up of the sculpture to the horror of Charlie (John Carhart), an editor for the local newspaper. Between Charlie and the newspaper's board, they try to do everything to stop it from being presented to the local residents. The tempers start to get short between David, Charlie, and David's wife, Nancy (Elizabeth Bove). Nancy is out to protect her husband and is more worried that he will fall back into alcohol, (he's been sober for 22 years.) David has an ace in the hole; however, Louis (David Shakopi) is politically connected and intends to talk directly to Ted Kennedy and raise money for the statue as well. The only problem is as the pressure starts to boil, the Kennedy's do not want to get involved in a controversy. David feels that the deck is stacked against him. The only thing that keeps him going is the visits on the beach by JFK himself (James Earley.) JFK inspires David to do what is in his heart. He tells him that we never know what is right or wrong until we make the final decision.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
'The Property' Theater Review
The Property at The Clurman Theater is a play about Irene (Rachel Botchan), her husband Eddie (Warren Kelly), her ex husband Vernon (Sam Tsoutsouvas) and a person who rents their cottage named Greg (John Long) and her son whom she tries to control, Todd (Phil Gillen). Produced by New Light Theater Project, Ben Josephson's play deals with Irene who is in a loveless relationship with Eddie. Eddie is anathema to her ex husband, a swashbuckling real estate magnate who could care less about anybody but himself. He is a proud capitalist, unlike Ed who is a socialist. Ed is always about the people. He constantly preaches to his step son to be honest and caring of others. Irene likes the advice Ed gives Todd. She is a doting mother and any attention heaped at Todd is good. Both mother and child, however, think Ed is a buffoon. Ed is in a dead end job at the book store he works at, but he doesn't care because he loves to read and quote the great writers. His collection of books is spectacular and reading is the only thing that he truly loves. Irene is willing to put up with Eddie because he is safe, he would never cheat on her like her ex, he is good to her son, and everything is status quo, until Greg shows up to rent their cottage.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
A Short Review of 'In the Fade' (2017, Fatih Akin)
In The Fade (German Title: Aus Dem Nichts) is a film that I very nearly missed. I literally saw the trailer by chance on YouTube and thought that it could be a decent film to watch. Luckily for me it was shown at the Tyneside Cinema in Newcastle. I definitely can say that it was decent—not particularly great or groundbreaking but definitely very decent and well worth seeing.
By Craig York8 years ago in Geeks
'Madlax' - Modern Political Affairs?
Although a seasoned otaku, I have only seen two war-related animes. And by war I mean an actual war, not the holy one—the concept not-so-rare and rather overused. The first one was Grave of the Fireflies, the movie that sent me sobbing. The second, First Squad: The Moment of Truth, also made me cry, although for very different reasons. (Hint: read the existing reviews.)
By Eugenija Steponkutė8 years ago in Geeks
A Short Review of 'La Strada' (1954, Fedirico Fellini)
I am going to be frank, I consider this film an underrated classic. When I first saw it, I didn't know completely what to expect. What I found was a powerful and emotional experience, of an extremely well written and well directed drama, from the depths of Italian cinema history. With some people stating it to be one of the most influential films ever made and even went on to win the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, in 1957.
By Craig York8 years ago in Geeks
'American Animals'
American Animals is a movie about the true events of the Transylvania book heist starring Evan Peters and Barry Keoghan. It was way better then I expected. I thought nothing of the movie and, to be honest, I only saw the movie because of Evan Peters. But after seeing it, I can say that I really enjoyed it.
By Katherine Bullion8 years ago in Geeks
God Can't Save This Queen
Robert Massimi. God Save Queen Pam at The Players Theater is in the same genre as the movie Ralph, where a nobody schlub is exalted to the hierarchy. Actress/ writer Erin Murray Quinlan is a happy-go-lucky bartender in Secaucus, NJ when Col. Eleanor Ainsley and Major Johnathan Digby show up at The Tiki Bar in the Meadowlands, just outside New York City, to inform her that she is to be the new Queen of England. She is next in line to the throne as England just lost their king, who suffered a heart attack at the altar. The would-be queen, Lady Fenella de Dieul (Marie Minette Linder), is none too happy about losing her crown due to the king's untimely death and will do anything to get it back. Her goofball son, Augustus de Dieul, is forced to go along with his mom's scheme to get her to the throne. Pam (Erin Murray Quinlan) has to learn in short order the rules and protocols of being queen. She is overwhelmed by the massive meetings and structure that it takes to be the queen. She clearly hates the job and all the structure and stiffness that goes with the job. She is not allowed to date the handsome Major Jaimie Toben (David Ventura), who has deep feelings for her right off the bat. Pam is a cross between Melissa McCarthy and Roseanne Barr, she is quite comedic and the first fifty minutes get on nicely.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).8 years ago in Geeks
