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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
'Blade Runner 2049' Has a Villain Problem and We Need to Talk About It
Not having a central villain can be sort of a problem. While the original Blade Runner is a science-fiction classic, the sequel Blade Runner 2049 amplified its concepts to new heights; Ridley Scott's 1982 sci-fi classic explored the fine line between humanity and artificial intelligence — and our relative perception of good and evil.
By Jenika Enoch8 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: 'Death's Mistress'
Dyslexic artist and carpenter Terry Goodkind burst onto the fantasy scene in 1994 with his debut novel, Wizard's First Rule, and immediately set himself at the forefront of the burgeoning American fantasy scene. Since then, his yearly additions to his Sword of Truth series have solidified his right to be remembered alongside David Eddings, Robert Jordan, Tad Williams, and Terry Brooks as one of the big names in high fantasy. Goodkind proved time and again that he could run with fantasy's "big dogs," with his ambitious worldbuilding and seemingly unstoppable work ethic (George Martin could learn a thing or two) making up for his less-than-florid prose.
By Calvin Hayes8 years ago in Geeks
'Darkest Hour' Movie Review
A few days ago, I was lucky enough to attend a private screening of Gary Oldman's new film Darkest Hour with a panel beforehand with Gary himself, and the amazing makeup team that transformed him into Churchill (Event hosted by Makeup Artist Magazine).
By Kyrsta Morehouse8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Murder on the Orient Express'
Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) is the most famous detective in the world. It is 1935 and Poirot is leaving Israel, having solved a crime that likely prevented a religious genocide. His work is that important, apparently. Poirot hopes for some rest and relaxation but unfortunately, he’s been called back to London on a matter of grave importance. The fastest way to travel in 1934 is the train known as the Orient Express, a bullet train from Istanbul all the way to Paris.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
For Your Consideration: 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'
As critics, we are supposed to keep a professional distance from the art we are judging and stand aside when we can’t. That is the right thing to do but that is not, however, what I am going to do now as I write about Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, a series that has quickly become less a television show to me than friends I wished I had. Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t trade my real life friends for anything, I just highly idealize the wonderful characters on this show who make me laugh and sing and, tonight, cry.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
'Murder on the Orient Express' Movie Review
Released: November 2nd 2017 (UK) Length: 114 Minutes Certificate: 12A Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Tom Bateman, Daisy Ridley, Leslie Odom Jr, Michelle Pfeiffer, Josh Gad, Judi Dench, Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Derek Jacobi, Marwan Kenzari, and Johnny Depp
By Robert Cain8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Daddy's Home 2'
I can’t feel bad for the makers of Daddy’s Home 2; the movie is too poorly made for me to feel bad for anyone involved, aside from the poor children who didn’t know any better. That said, there is part of me that sort of tilts my head to the side and thinks “awe, that’s a shame.”Daddy’s Home 2 has unfortunate timing, arriving as it does with its wildly awkward take on masculine identity, and with Mel Gibson in tow, Daddy’s Home 2 is like the guy who arrives at a party late, unaware that things have gotten awkward, and proceeds to make things even more cringeworthy through their ignorance.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Review: 'Surburbicon'
I love films. I love sitting down to make a night of watching a movie; leaving everything else at the door and getting lost in narrative for 90 minutes is my kind of bliss. Often I’ll go with a friend so there’s someone who just experienced what I did and who is able to discuss, analyse, and review it with me, but the majority of the time I’ll go alone then pass my thoughts onto others before the drive home.
By Caitlin Attwood8 years ago in Geeks
Review: Jim and Andy the Great Beyond
Man on the Moon was one of my favorite movies of 1999. I had no idea what went into making the movie at the time I saw it in 1999. Had I been more aware of the tabloid crazy story that was going on behind the scenes I likely would have loved the movie even more. Jim Carrey has now detailed the making of Man on the Moon in a new Netflix documentary that debuts November 17th and it is a remarkable and fascinating insight into the mind of an artist.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
