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

'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' Review
“An adventure for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind.” What kind of memories does this quote invoke? Incredible sorrow or maybe heartthrob of wishing the years could rewind? I, for one, know that this movie absolutely knocked me out my seat when I first saw the original Jumanji.
By Katie Stairs8 years ago in Geeks
'Spare Parts'
Plot With the help of their high school's newest teacher (George Lopez), four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime.
By josh napper8 years ago in Geeks
Harry Potter Changed Me
I've always been in love with reading and when my dad passed away when I was seven years old. I thought I lost my love for books until my school counselor helped me she suggested this series to me. She told me it's about a boy who lost his family as well but he has to push those feelings aside to stop the man that murdered his family. I know that is not one of the best summaries of the books but to a seven-year-old, that is a perfect summary for someone to read. I started to read the books and I was addicted to the books. I felt the biggest relation to Harry Potter and I understood the grief and hardships he felt. He lost both of his parents in one life and now is dealing with his aunt and uncle who are unpleasant and abusive.
By Jan Jas8 years ago in Geeks
'Incredibles 2' Review: A Not-So-Incredible Sequel
The Hollywood landscape has changed substantially over the past 14 years, particularly in how superhero franchises are handled. Pixar’s 2004 hit The Incredibles gave us a glimpse of what was to come for big-budget comic book summer flicks, showing they can be a platform for meaningful storytelling by sliding in deeper themes and enriching characters just beneath its explosive and exciting surface. It paved the way for how audiences would accept later deconstructions of the genre like The Dark Knight and Watchmen many years later. It’s truly a shame, then, that while its long-awaited follow up delivers the same jazzy pacing and lovable characters, it ultimately prefers playing safe and nostalgic to showing us what innovative directions the superhero genre could take next.
By JB Gorman8 years ago in Geeks
Stopping by Stars Hollow: A Critic’s First Watch of 'Gilmore Girls' - Season 2, Episode 5
Today is a beautiful day. It’s a warm dry heat with a gentle breeze that rustles the leaves and smells of hope. It’s a good day to garden, a good day to walk in the park, a good day to sit outside and enjoy nature while reading a lengthy novel. Or you could be inside all day writing articles for websites in order to build up your resume with published materials.
By Jacqueline Spence8 years ago in Geeks
Stopping by Stars Hollow: A Critic’s First Watch of 'Gilmore Girls' - Season 2, Episode 4
We have another long day of gardening in front of us, and hopefully it keeps the churning seas of anxiety and depression at bay. The job front is looking grim not matter how much I keep applying but I have to remain positive. So I’m going to write this into existence: I will get a job before October 2018. I will move out of my parents’ house before October 2018. I will do well at my job and be able to feed my cats before October 2018. I can do this. I will succeed. And so will you.
By Jacqueline Spence8 years ago in Geeks
'Deadpool 2' Lacks Humor Level of the First, but Remains an Exciting Superhero Movie
I have to say, Deadpool is one of Marvel's best movies. It can successfully make fun of all of Marvel's clichés, and in addition to the typical superhero story, it manages to be pretty funny and have a few fourth-wall breaks as well.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Geeks
TV: 'The Split'
In late April, The Splitpremiered as BBC One's freshest dramatic mini-series created by Abi Morgan (Suffragette, The Iron Lady). This time, exploring the depressing world of divorce, we follow the complexity of the characters' platonic and romantic relationships. This left me reassessing not only my own morals but dreams and desires.
By Heavenly Peachy8 years ago in Geeks
You'll Be Chasing Your Friends to the Theaters to See This Movie
This movie was amazing. The comedy was amazing and sustained throughout the whole film and the few action scenes were well done. My favorite type of comedy is when you can get a group of friends together and all they can do is make fun of each other and at the end of the day still love each other. The chemistry amongst the cast is felt throughout the movie and you can feel the deep love that each other has for the other.
By John Walker8 years ago in Geeks
Out of 10: 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
The sequel to Avengers: Not Age of Ultron (working title- made a lot more sense after the sequel) AI co created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner gains independence and desire to separate the Avengers to ensure peace.
By Conor Hufton8 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'Little Shop of Horrors'
Let me start off this review with a confession: I love musicals. It is my preferred genre. I always enjoy a good musical. Throughout my life, I have been exposed to films of the genre. But this review will focus on the film that made me become invested in film musicals: Little Shop of Horrors. Released in December of 1986 and directed by Muppet performer Frank Oz, like most musical films, it is an adaptation of the hit stage production of the same name. But will this film be as beloved as when I first watched it, or will it end up on the pile of B-Movie shlock left behind by the 80's? Let's find out.
By Nelson Alvarez8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Hotel Artemis'
Hotel Artemis stars Jodie Foster as Nurse and Dave Bautista as Orderly. These are code names as the Hotel Artemis is not quite a hotel but not exactly a hospital either. The year is 2028 and Los Angeles has devolved into chaos. The economy is collapsing and crime has become the the city's top employer. Among this chaos the Hotel Artemis was born as a place of myth where criminals with a membership can get no questions asked treatment for a variety of injuries.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks