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

Are Remakes Killing Original Movies?
Now I know what you're thinking, oh hell yes of course remakes are killing original movies. There is no way that Hollywood hasn't had a good idea since the 80's. Well yes and no. I know I know, you're thinking geezz this girl can't make up her mind. She must be drinking crazy juice. Well if you're calling wine my crazy juice I'll take it. But hear me out as to why I think there is hope for original ideas.
By Christine Clossey9 years ago in Geeks
Harry Potter Is an Ungrateful Jerk
Poor Harry Potter, he's had such a hard life. Sad face. Weepy face. Tissues. I don't mean to sound like a cruel monster or anything but I'm getting kind of tired of everyone feeling sorry for Harry. Yes, he has had a rather bizarre start to his life, he's been put in dangers more grave than most of us have ever faced, and he's always being pursued by the same xenophobic maniac that murdered both his parents but is everyone blind to the fact that, despite all the adversity, he could've been much worse off?
By Eli9 years ago in Geeks
A Million Ways to Die in the West
Title: A Million Ways to Die in the WestMPAA Rating: RStarring: Seth MacFarlane, Liam Neeson, Charlize TheronDirector: Seth MacFarlaneRuntime: 1 hr 56 mins
By FilmSnob Reviews.com9 years ago in Geeks
Despicable Me 3 Is Wildly Adequate: Illumination’s Masterpiece of Mediocrity
Despicable Me 3 ⭐️⭐️ (2 out of 5) Directed by: Pierre Coffin & Kyle Balda Written by: Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Julie Andrews
By Sean Patrick9 years ago in Geeks
REVIEW | The Void
Title: The VoidCountry: CanadaYear: 2016Directors: Jeremy Gillespie, Steven KostanskiScript: Jeremy Gillespie, Steven KostanskiStarring: Aaron Poole, Kenneth Welsh, Daniel Fathers
By Escape From Earth / Jonas Pettersson9 years ago in Geeks
'Baby Driver' Movie Review
Released: 21st June 2017 (UK) Length: 113 Minutes Certificate: 15 Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Bernthal, Eiza Gonzalez, Jon Hamm and Jamie Foxx
By Robert Cain9 years ago in Geeks
Hellsing Ultimate Review
Hellsing Ultimate is the OVA (Original Video Animation) of the manga Hellsing. The series revolves around the titular organization; Hellsing, as they follow their mission to protect Queen and country from the forces of the undead. But when a long thought dead enemy rises from the ashes to wreak havoc upon Great Britain, will Hellsing be able to stop the oncoming forces of evil? Or will Britain perish in fire and brimstone?
By jack kent9 years ago in Geeks
New Jumanji Trailer: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Jumanji is an adventure movie that first came out in 1995 and instantly became a family favorite. Actors such as Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst and Johnathan Hyde carried us through a deep and fantastic story that will forever stay in our hearts. Sadly I feel that the new movie coming out in 2017 - Jumanji: Into the Jungle - will fall way short of any such effect. Although not a complete loss, the sequel fails to capture the wonder and depth that made the original a timeless classic. In this article, I break down the good the bad and the ugly of the new trailer (you can watch it here).
By Fred Akali9 years ago in Geeks
X-Men: Apocalypse.
When I said that Batman v Superman was a convoluted mess, (on a blog for uni) I meant it. However, I might not have gone that far, if I had seen this film beforehand, due to how many different plot points that it wants to get into. In fact, it has so many different story ideas that it wants to go with that it doesn’t seem to know which one to focus on. For example, there are over 10 characters that are focused on, and because it has so many characters it becomes unfocused, in other words, it’s as convoluted as BvS and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
By jack kent9 years ago in Geeks
Tabletop Games
Whenever we get together, Slightly Twisted Games tries to make time to play a board or card game. We love games, and after we play a new game for the first time we discuss both the things we enjoy and dislike about it. This has shaped our game design philosophy, and we work to incorporate our philosophy into each game we make.
By Mark Rivett9 years ago in Geeks
Bond: The Living Daylights At 30
Once upon a time, the James Bond film series was in trouble. Despite financial success, the series seemed to have sputtered somewhat with the last two Roger Moore Bond outings. When Moore confirmed he was leaving the role in December 1985, fans of the nearly 25-year-old franchise may have been left wondering what would happen to the series next. The answer came in the summer of 1987 when not only a new Bond film called The Living Daylights appeared but a new Bond as well. His name? Dalton. Timothy Dalton. The result was to be the beginning of a new era for the series.
By Matthew Kresal9 years ago in Geeks
NieR: Automata Review
NieR: Automata, released February 2017, is a Japanese RPG emotional roller coaster. While it might draw you in with sex appeal, it will keep you with a gripping storyline (which consists of three unique, linear routes and a total of 26 endings), enchanting soundtrack, and existential commentary.
By Adrianna Martin9 years ago in Geeks