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Best geek movies throughout history.
The Good Neighbor (2022) Movie Review
Stephan Rick’s “The Good Neighbor” is a thriller that has been a part of his portfolio on both the big and small screens. The film is a remake of his 2011 German-language debut feature of the same title. The story remains largely untouched; however, the setting has changed to Latvia, presumably for financing reasons. The revamp of the film is easily digestible due to the competent performances and slick veneer. However, one wishes that Rick had placed more emphasis on Hitchcockian suspense, rather than trusting the slow-moving tale would hold us via plot and character complexities that really aren’t particularly evident.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksHacksaw Ridge (2016) Movie Review
Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” is a movie that presents a conflict of interest between its moral and religious beliefs and the violence it showcases on-screen. The movie, which tells the story of Desmond T. Doss, a U.S Army corporal and conscientious collaborator during World War II, offers a narrative of two halves. The first half, which focuses on Doss’s upbringing and his decision to join the army, is shot in a creamy, Norman Rockwell style and channels the majestic squareness of a John Ford family drama. The second half is set in the Battle of Okinawa, where Doss rescued 75 fellow infantrymen, and it is a bloody and explosive display of violence that tries to one-up the D-Day sequence in "Saving Private Ryan."
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksFall (2022) Movie Review
Scott Mann’s latest horror film, “Fall,” belongs to the trapped horror subgenre, much like “The Shallows” and “Open Water.” However, Mann and co-writer Jonathan Frank take a unique approach, setting their film thousands of feet in the air rather than in the middle of deep water. While the concept is clever and initially creates a tense atmosphere that should be avoided by anyone with even the mildest vertigo, the execution ultimately falls short. Ineffective acting, editing, and other technical choices all contribute to this film being a misfire. Instead of crashing to earth, it simply drifts off into the forgettable air of film history.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksNope (2022) Movie Review
Jordan Peele’s “Nope” has been one of the most anticipated movies of recent times, with the hype machine building up months before the official release. While details of the movie have been kept under wraps, it is known that Peele has once again pushed the envelope of genre blending and storytelling with his newest creation. In this article, we will examine the film's premise, its cast of characters, and some of the thematic elements it explores.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksThe Beasts (2022) Movie Review
The opening scene of The Beasts introduces us to a French couple, Antoine and Olga, who move to a picturesque but decaying hamlet in Galicia, Spain. They dream of farming and living a simple life, away from the hustle and bustle of city living. However, their decision to vote against a wind turbine proposal sets them on a very different path.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksUnwelcome (2023) Movie Review
Fairies, those tiny creatures of myth and legend, are often portrayed as cute and friendly in modern media, but their original depictions were quite different. They were demanding, bossy, and mischievous. They would abduct babies and wreak havoc on people's lives if they weren't appeased just right. In the horror film "Unwelcome," directed by Jon Wright, these original fairy myths are explored in a mashup of horror and comedy. Maya and Jamie, a young couple from London, move to a remote town in Northern Ireland after a traumatic experience. There, they encounter an older woman who demands they leave out food for the "little people," or the far darrig, the "redcap" fairies. They ignore the warning signs and hire the Whelan family to work on their house, only to find themselves in a hostile and dangerous situation.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksOperation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) Movie Review
Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre” features a star-studded cast, exotic international locations, and a high-speed chase for a MacGuffin with potentially world-ending consequences. Despite all these elements, the film falls flat due to its lack of stakes and eccentricity. While Ritchie’s previous works were known for their nonlinear structures, witty dialogue, and quirky characters, “Operation Fortune” lacks these trademark elements, leaving the audience feeling strangely empty.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksMissing (2023) Movie Review
“Missing” is the latest installment in what appears to be a growing Searching Cinematic Universe, although it’s not a direct sequel to the 2018 hit “Searching.” Instead, it takes a different perspective, following a daughter who is looking for her mother using the same narrative structure as the previous film. The movie begins with a montage that includes a brief reference to the mystery in “Searching,” setting the tone for a tense and exciting thriller.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksMarlowe (2022) Movie Review
Liam Neeson, the 70-year-old actor, seems an unlikely candidate to play Philip Marlowe, the sharp and sprightly detective character created by Raymond Chandler. Chandler’s Marlowe was capable of cutting a sprightly figure, and most of the great actors who have played the role over the years, including Humphrey Bogart, Dick Powell, James Garner, and Elliott Gould, fit this image. However, Neeson, even when playing comedy, has a weight to him that doesn’t let up. In “Marlowe,” adapted by John Banville from Chandler’s estate, and directed by Neil Jordan, Neeson plays the title role, and even though he is not a perfect fit, he manages to deliver an enjoyable performance.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksGlorious (2022) Movie Review
“Glorious” is a darkly comic horror film that tells its single-location story in an intriguing, yet trippy and icky way. It is simultaneously highfalutin and down-and-dirty, which makes it stand out in the genre. The film tells the story of a disheveled, middle-aged man named Wes, played by Ryan Kwanten, who finds himself locked inside a remote rest stop bathroom. His car is crammed with his belongings, including a teddy bear and a mysterious red box. Over the course of the night, he will remain there, burning everything he owns in a drunken rage. When he awakens the next morning, hungover and pantsless, he staggers into the bathroom to vomit, only to be disturbed by the sound of a friendly voice coming from the adjacent stall. This is where the story begins to take a bizarre turn.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksAlice, Darling (2022) Movie Review
Alice is underwater, watching the floating seaweed and murky light above her. She is not swimming back up for air, at least not yet. This scene is a visual metaphor for the state of Alice's mind in the movie "Alice, Darling," and it is evident that something is bothering her. Although Alice is in good company now, meeting her friends at a restaurant in the city, her mind is elsewhere. She is holding on to an abusive partner, Simon, a truth revealed through uncomfortable conversations, guilt trips, and anxious behavior like pulling out her hair and panic attacks. Her relationship’s red flags are as clear as flashing billboard signs for her worried friends, but Alice looks past these warnings as if they’re her partner’s love language.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in GeeksLuther: The Fallen Sun (2023) Movie Review
When it comes to Idris Elba, movies have never really known what to do with him. Although he is imposing, charismatic, and incredibly intelligent, Elba has left his most memorable mark on television, where his intense and thoughtful style is perfectly suited to the intimacy and character-building patience of episodic storytelling.
Diresh SheridPublished about a year ago in Geeks