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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
My Review of "Get Smart (2008)"
Get Smart (2008) is movie based on a 1960's sitcom TV show. I was a fan of the TV sitcom because it used to play on reruns when I was younger. The funny double entendre dialogue, the idiotic but charming lead and the hilarious situations they get themselves into had me hooked. I love any movie that can make an idiot look like a genius to their enemies. This has a certain pink panther-eques style to it. It never gets to those levels but it is still very fun.
Brian AnonymousPublished 7 months ago in GeeksThe Underworld franchise (A Series Review/Honest Thoughts)
If someone would have told me that I would actually enjoy this series a couple months ago, I would have probably laughed. That, or probably gone, "No, that looks creepy." And it kind of did. But now that I'm really into gothic horror, it's a series that's truly one of a kind. All five movies bombed at the box office to brutal reviews damning the franchise, but it gained a cult following all the same, and that's why so many were made. Oddly enough, Underworld (2003) isn't even the first one chronologically, though it was the first one released. The first film chronologically in the series is Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009), which follows the beginning of the war between lycans (half werewolf and half man, they can change at will between the two) and an all-powerful race of vampires who once kept lycans as slaves and bodyguards, believing them to be a threat to their kind.
Taylor BitzPublished 7 months ago in GeeksMy Review of "Chocolate (2008)"
Chocolate (2008) is a Thai martial arts movie that I don't think a lot of people know about. It's pretty low budget but I can tell they put a lot of love, blood and sweat making this movie. This can start off a little bit slow though.
Brian AnonymousPublished 7 months ago in GeeksThe Three Stooges (2012) - A Movie Review
Don’t worry, we have the three stooges on the job. What’s the worst that could happen? The Three Stooges is a 2012 film based on the famous short films. The Stooges childhood orphanage is in trouble of closing down. In search of money, Moe, Larry, and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot that includes one of their old pals.
Marielle SabbagPublished 7 months ago in GeeksMy Review of "Transformers (2007)"
Transformers (2007) was an unexpected movie to say the least. Back when it first came out I never thought they'd actually release a live action version of the Transformers. Yet in 2007 they actually did the impossible. Many of us that grew up with the franchise in the 80s were kind of mortified by the live action adaptation because of all the changes that they made.
Brian AnonymousPublished 7 months ago in GeeksAll Is Quiet In the Cosmos by emerson
All is Quiet in The Cosmos is a Space Opera written by emerson. This is a debut novel. It follows two couples through their trials and adventures in war-torn space. Altair is a once loved prince who was exiled to a planet by his father after receiving a devastating curse. He is unable to speak without dire consequences to those around him. So, he has lived in silence for most of his life, surviving on a planet that is barely inhabitable. He is a sensitive and kind soul with a steel core. Lilith is the human woman who kidnaps Altair from the planet where he has been exiled for bounty. Altair’s voice does not affect her because she is deaf due to a previous injury. This book also follows Zen who is forced into the life of a soldier. He is viewed as weak because he is not interested in fighting but in actuality, he is strong and brave especially when it comes to the mysterious Vesunian prisoner, Varys, who he has been tasked to give meals to. Varys has his own secrets.
Amanda PennPublished 7 months ago in GeeksBest TV Shows of All Time
Okay now that we’ve gone through my list of greatest movies of all time, I think we should also go through my list of greatest TV shows of all time. Now this list is a lot shorter because I think most shows start off really good and then get weird when they are on too long due to network standards. That said everything on this list is solid all the way through its run. For some bonus shows I will be including things that are just extremely rewatchable even though the quality might not be the best.
Alexandrea CallaghanPublished 7 months ago in GeeksHow to "get good" at LeetCode
The biggest issue for a lot of potential LeetCoder's is, they simply don't "get it", if that makes any sense. They open up the LeetCode problem, read the description and blank on the code.
Jesse GuerreroPublished 7 months ago in GeeksTop Athleisure Jacket Brands for Active Lifestyles
The world of fashion has been in evolution for more than decades now. The athleisure trend has evolved simultaneously, and is now a game changer. Athleisure clothing has blurred the barrier between athletic wear and casual apparel, and has become an effortless chic style.
Ruben WilsonPublished 7 months ago in GeeksMuriel's Wedding - A Movie Review
Nobody runs your life except yourself. Muriel’s Wedding walked down the aisle into theaters in 1994. Muriel has always been cast aside by her family and friends. Tired of being the brunt of jokes, Muriel steals money from her parents and travels to a new destination to find a new life and love.
Marielle SabbagPublished 7 months ago in GeeksBest True Crime on Netflix Part 1
Here we go! It is one of the best times of year, COZY SEASON!! It is officially upon us, with fall happening it is cozy season where we binge watch a bunch of series and it is also spooky season with Halloween around the corner. Now those reasons, there always seems to be a ton of new True Crime and Serial Killer docuseries that come out and I am not complaining about it! However, with so many options, it is hard to know what to watch. Well lucky for you, I have watched all the docuseries on Netflix Canada as of September 2023 and here are 5 of the 10 best series I think you should spend your time watching:
Hannah ElliottPublished 7 months ago in GeeksTIFF 2023 Reviews – Short Films Round-Up
Short films can be some of the most insightful and evocative forms of cinema, and yet they’re often the hardest to come by. I was sent a few screeners of short films that were screening at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. They were a spectacular collection of stories, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to watch them.
Monita MohanPublished 7 months ago in Geeks