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Movie Review: 'Shot'
The new-in-theaters drama Shot starring Noah Wyle and Sharon Leal may look like a very special episode of a TV drama but it’s a very effective very special episode of a TV drama. This anti-gun message movie, which does also play like an 87-minute public service announcement at times, nevertheless does have a valuable message. The shooting style may not blow you away but the performances are solid and the message is potent.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Best Netflix Prison Shows
Orange Is the New Black is one of the best Netflix prison shows to ever air, and it's catapulted a number of highly talented actresses into fame. Unfortunately, there are only so many episodes of any Netflix Original series... and that can leave fans wanting for more while they wait for next season.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Geeks
The Unauthorized Full House Story
This is hopefully the last time I review an "unauthorized" story. I feel like they are just trying to tell a scandalous story with these, but what it is, is a cheap attempt to cash in on a popular show. Luckily for this one it's only slightly better than the Saved by the Bell one in that it doesn't focus on one person's side of the story. The down side: the acting and the set is way worse. When I pressed play I expected to see somewhat of a look into Bob Saget's best stand up comedy, Dave Coulier dating, Alanis Morissette and John Stamos having better hair.
By Christine Clossey8 years ago in Geeks
There's No River, But It Looks Windy. 'Wind River': A Review
I went to Wind River last week with very little idea of what it was actually about other than the trailer, which was pretty vague in its detail except the movie is clearly introduced as a thriller. Not knowing completely what to expect and based off a recommendation, I went last week to have some cineplex food for supper and to check out this flick. I'll try to keep the spoilers to a minimum and just comment on the most notable parts (in my opinion) of it without giving it away!
By Kristen Jacober8 years ago in Geeks
Celebrating 30 Years of The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride is one of the most rewatchable movies in history. This rich, robust, and homey comedy never ages and never falters. Rob Reiner’s direction, aside from a truly terrible film score, is unassailable in every comedy beat. Then there is the absolutely perfect casting. Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Andre the Giant, and each of the supporting players, from Chris Sarandon as the evil Prince, Christopher Guest as the evil six-fingered henchman, and Billy Crystal’s cameo as Miracle Max, could not be better.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Men Like Kevin Hart Don't Need Fame
We're all up to speed about Mr. Hart's infidelity, or at least we should be. According to TMZ, Kevin Hart is reportedly being extorted by an alleged other woman for the release of a "sexually suggestive" video involving himself and a Puerto Rican Instagram model. This video has since been released. Back in July, there was video footage of himself and the woman talking to her from the backseat. The clip seemed as though there may have been some lip locking but was never confirmed. Kevin Hart and his pregnant wife barely responded to it and were shown together at events and posting videos dancing as if nothing ever happened, until now.
By Shaun Johnson8 years ago in Geeks
Stop with the Dystopian YA Novels
I love The Hunger Games. It's hard for me to find people who genuinely dislike The Hunger Games and those that do usually say it's due to a dislike for the typical dystopian "young adult" novels or media, which is completely understandable. I only got into The Hunger Games through the movies before later going on to read the books and what I found fascinating wasn't just the story, it was the world.
By Harjit Singh8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'American Assassin'
American Assassin stars Dylan O’Brien as Mitch Rapp, a normal college age kid who we meet while he is vacationing in Ibiza with his beautiful girlfriend. Just after she has accepted his marriage proposal, terrorists sweep over the beach, killing dozens of people in an all too plausible scenario that calls to mind the Paris nightclub attack. Among the dead is Mitch’s new fiancée while he is wounded in the leg and shoulder but narrowly survives.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
102anni: My Favourite 'One Tree Hill' Music Moments
It’s summer, it’s raining and I have an overabundance of time on my hands. That can only really mean one thing: a One Tree Hill marathon is in order. The age gap between my sister and I means I was fortunate enough to have been exposed to the dramas of Tree Hill High School from a young age. Even as a preteen, I found the storyline gripping and the characters easy to connect with. It wasn’t until my late teen years, however, that I really started to appreciate how the omnipresence of music lends itself to — if not sculpted — the entire show (and my Spotify playlists for years to come). Here is a compilation of all the times in which I thought a brilliantly crafted non-diegetic soundtrack and the angst-overload occurrences in One Tree Hill synergised exceptionally well.
By Anastasia Bramwell8 years ago in Geeks
