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Reviews of the top geek movies, tv, and books in the industry.
Hell’s Paradise Anime Review
Gruesome killing after gruesome killing, Gabimaru the hollow just wants to die. But there’s one problem: he can’t. After being sentenced to death Gabimaru the runaway shinobi, who has had multiple sentencing a but just won’t die! Beheaded, it’s still there. Burned alive, only his clothes were the casualties. After many more attempts, he comes to the realization of why he actually wants to live. A swordswoman tells him he loves his wife and chooses to live because of her. Once he realizes that’s his reason, we see a shift in him.
By Rich Burton4 days ago in Geeks
Zoey's Extraodinary Playlist?
Can I be totally transparent? Yes? Okay, I haven't really been that interested in anything I have absorbed on television or the internet in years. To be quite frank, art however, subjective it always turns out to be has really been lacking for me, personally, as a viewer of the craft. Ever since the pandemic, it feels like, nothing seems to be interesting or entertaining. Everything seems almost dull or is trying a bit too hard to be something it's clearly missing the mark in.
By Parsley Rose 4 days ago in Geeks
The History of Sound
The History of Sound is a well-made, beautiful film with fine, touching performances. I defy anyone to disagree with that. It is a film that is difficult to fault. But it is also difficult to love. Ironic given that a central plot line is the difficulty of love for two young men, who should be made for each other.
By Rachel Robbins5 days ago in Geeks
Spongebob Reviews
In this episode "Tea at the Treedome" I will be discussing the third segment of the first episode of Spongebob Squarepants. It aired alongside "Help Wanted" and "Reef Blower" on May 1, 1999. I will not be a separate review on "Reef Blower" as it was two minutes long and it had no real dialogue other than the subtitle "You" coming from Spongebob. The short segment is about Spongebob using a reef blower, which is a sea version of a leaf blower. And this happens because Squidward throws a shell from his lawn onto Spongebob’s. He is understandably not happy at it and gets his reef blower to blow it back onto Squidward’s lawn, which he successfully does after several tries. All it took was the reef blower blowing sand everywhere, the sand being sucked up by the reef blower and the reef blower exploding, causing the sand to fly all over Squidward’s house. Now onto the episode "Tea at the Treedome", as I mentioned before it marks the debut of Sandy Cheeks, voiced by Carolyn Lawrence, also known as the voice of Cindy Vortex from the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius franchise. Carolyn Lawrence uses a Southern drawl, which is significant for Sandy as the character is from Texas. It has been long stated that Sandy and Spongebob are meant to be just friends, despite mutual feelings and sometimes attraction, but it goes no further.
By Forest Green5 days ago in Geeks
Spongebob Reviews
In the episode that started it all, which became an influence to animators and writers throughout the 2000s going into the 2010s and put its network into full gear, I want to talk about one of the greatest cartoon shows of all time. That show is Spongebob Squarepants. For over 25 years, this show has played a role that inspired and helped shape cartoons in the decades since then for the better or worse. Today I will be discussing the first episode, “Help Wanted” written by the late great creator Stephen Hillenburg alongside Tim Hill and Derek Drymon. The trio had worked on Rocko’s Modern Life, also on Nickelodeon prior until its cancellation. This led to the development of the production of Spongebob. However, ideas and drawings were done by Stephen Hillenburg, inspired by his own previous prototype called SpongeBoy. Two versions of this episode were produced. The original 1997 version that was first pitched which also had a completely different intro. And there’s the 1999 recut version that is recognized by viewers and critics alike today, Plus the original had errors that were corrected by the time the recut was done. Some songs had to be changed, some of the artwork had mistakes that were kept in and the names in the credits were misspelled but later put in the correct spelling. Regardless this remains one of the best episodes in the show.
By Forest Green5 days ago in Geeks
Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
I have decided that this is going to be the year I branch out more. I am going to watch more anime, more foreign language films, and I am going to rewatch less. With that, I decided to start my movie reviewing this year with Netflix's newest anime addition.
By Alexandrea Callaghan6 days ago in Geeks
Bugonia - A Movie Review
Humans can’t help the way they are. Bugonia landed in theaters in 2025. Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap Michelle, a high-powered CEO of a major company, and hold her captive in their basement. They are convinced that Michelle is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
By Marielle Sabbag7 days ago in Geeks
"Beyond the Gates" Weeks 45 & 46 Recap
I did mention this in the last recap, but it is hard to believe that Beyond the Gates is closing in on celebrating one year on CBS. It seemed like yesterday that the very first episode aired. It seemed like yesterday that I actually watched a full episode of a soap for the first time in my entire life. But in actuality, it was just over 11 months ago. Very amazing. Beyond the Gates continues to excel, to excite, and to impress in just under a year's time.
By Clyde E. Dawkins7 days ago in Geeks
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
With the disappointment that is House of the Dragon and the let down that was the ending of Game of Thrones, I am going into The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms very cautiously. Because as we have learned with the world of Westeros, just because a show starts off good or interesting does not mean that it is going to stay that way.
By Alexandrea Callaghan7 days ago in Geeks
Six 100-Word Movie Reviews
Sorry, Baby (2025), Director/Star: Eva Victor, Actors: Naomi Acki, Louis Cancelmi Get ready for a total downer film. I’ll start with the pros. Sorry, Baby is a well-directed drama that distinguishes skillful direction around a sensitive topic. Director, writer, and star Eva Vincent based the film on a personal experience of navigating sexual assault trauma. This film is meant to help others who are in her place. The cons: it’s a downer subject matter, the direction is strange in parts, and the acting is cringeworthy. What has happened to Fred Hechinger’s (Gavin) career? His character and acting are a total cringe-fest. Others may have different opinions from mine. Check it out.
By Marielle Sabbag8 days ago in Geeks
