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

Movie Review: 'Death Wish'
I went into Eli Roth’s remake of Charles Bronson’s Death Wish expecting to come out angry and ready for a fight. I was expecting to be offended and spend some time writing about the poor timing of a film release that deifies the gun industry just days after the deaths of high school students in Parkland, Florida. I do have some of that righteous indignation built up in my mind but the reality of Death Wish is so boring I can barely stir up the outrage to pan it.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'Murder on the Orient Express' (2017)
Voila. We Belgians can also be proud of the Hercule Poirot phenomenon in addition to our world-famous beers and chocolate. Probably the best detective in the world, and yes, he comes from this tiny country in Europe. The fact that he's actually a fictional person created by Agatha Christie we forget for a moment. This vain, anything-but-modest, equipped with an enormous mustache, ingenious Belgian detective has already been played by a whole series of actors, but for me, it's David Suchet who lived up to the most to the image of Poirot.
By Peter P8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Red Sparrow'
Red Sparrow is a lurid, trashy, and violent spy thriller in which Jennifer Lawrence stars as a ballet dancer turned sexy spy. If you are going to enjoy Red Sparrow, you need to make sure you are in the proper mindset. If you go in expecting a classy spy thriller, you may find yourself disappointed; Red Sparrow is a frightful and tawdry spy thriller brimming with violence, torture, and sex.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'Death Wish' Provides Awesome Vigilante Action, Great Story
Eli Roth's Death Wish remake recently came out. I saw the trailer, saw Bruce Willis in it, being the badass he always is, and knew that I had to watch this movie, even though I didn't watch the original.
By Jonathan Sim8 years ago in Geeks
'Black Panther' Review
Hayden's Overall Grade: A The newest installment in the ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe has arrived to theaters and it's called Black Panther. This movie was really exciting for Marvel as it has the first black actor to lead a movie in their slate. This a huge deal for Marvel as they had been criticized for being too straight-laced with their acting choices. With Avengers Infinity War gearing up in just a few months, I feel like Black Panther was flying under the radar on how well it would do. Well don't worry Panther fans because this movie delivered on all accounts.
By Hayden Fisher8 years ago in Geeks
'Wonder' Review
Hayden's Overall Grade: A Wonder. The title to this amazingly inspiring movie really says everything you need to know about August Pullman. The young boy, who is born with a rare disease that gives him facial abnormalities, is forced to be integrated into a society that sees him as a monster. His struggles and tribulations are shown to full effect and it really makes you feel for little Auggie.
By Hayden Fisher8 years ago in Geeks
Review: Game Night
So here we have a straight comedy, a genre which I rarely review or even pay money to go and see. So you know, the marketing team have already done something wrong in intrigue.
By David Grice8 years ago in Geeks
'The Shape of Water:' What's the Big Fuss?
The Shape of Water was hyped to be one of the best films of 2017, being nominated for several awards and coming from acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro. While I am usually a fan of the dark, mysterious, and fairytale-esque worlds he creates, this one for me fell drastically short of expectations. Despite a fantastic cast, director, producer, and writer, The Shape of Water is a completely forgettable experience.
By Natalie Colquhoun8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'Food Wars!' ('Shokugeki no Soma')
Anime: Food Wars! (Shokugeki no Soma) (Seasons 1-3)Genre: Adventure, Comedy Age Rating: Teen+ Studio: J.C. StaffMusic: Tatsuya KatoAuthor: Yūto TsukudaDub/Sub: SubtitlesEcchi Level: Otaku (Almost, but no showing. Also a man running around in nothing but an apron)
By Riot Dragon8 years ago in Geeks
An Analysis of Erik Killmonger: Why That Quote Isn't That Great
Like most everyone, I couldn't wait to see Black Panther (2018). In fact, I went to see the movie twice. On both the first and second viewings, I cringed at Erik Killmonger's death scene; this was purely because of what he said prior to pulling the knife from his chest. After T'Challa offers to use Wakandan technology to cure Killmonger, Killmonger says this:
By Azaria Brown8 years ago in Geeks
TV Review: 'Atlanta' Robbin Season Episode 1
Earn is homeless and Darious and Paper Boi aren’t speaking for unspecified reasons as we join the story of Atlanta Season 2: Robbin Season. Donald Glover’s remarkable FX series returns for season 2 with the same sense of style and humor that made season one so very memorable. Can Robbin Season match the heights of season one all year long? Well, season 2, episode 1, “Alligator Man” indicates that indeed it can.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
A Comparison of Walter Mittys
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a story of a daydreamer and his desire to break the mold. The short story version, written by James Thurber, and the film starring Ben Stiller show contrasting sides of Walter Mitty through his attitude, his love life, and his final actions throughout these works. This essay will demonstrate why the film version portrays Walter Mitty in a better light than the short story version.
By Mallory Hall8 years ago in Geeks