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Best geek movies throughout history.
Gollum: A Warning to Us All
As many of you know from The Lord of The Rings franchise, a gangling creature named Gollum, former owner of the McGuffin of the story, the ring of power, wasn't always the way he was. I'm sure I'm going to butcher the plot in one way or another, but from Gollum's history we find out he was once a simple-living, nature loving-creature closely related to hobbits, once named Sméagol, whose biggest concern as he went fishing with his cousin Déagol on his birthday was likely what type of beer would pair well with their catch. Déagol gets a strike and as he's about to pull it in, he himself is pulled into the water. The One Ring of Power is discovered for the first time in some thousands of years later after its last owner, King Isildur from Gondor, becoming possessed by the ring's will almost the second he saw it, refused an order to destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom, and was later ambushed and killed by a company of orcs .
By Benjamin Alexander House8 years ago in Geeks
Can Blockbuster Films Have Broad and Accurate Representation?
Look (at this net) (that I just found). But really, look: for a few years superhero movies have been letting me down. A couple here and there actually have characters I care about so I stick to them. Every comic book movie that has been released so far this year is one I have had no interest in. I lost faith and my lack of faith, unfortunately, included Wonder Woman.
By The Decadent Roomies8 years ago in Geeks
What Stands Between: Let the Right One in Movie Review
“Squeal pig, squeal.” This sentence is the sneered mocking of Oskar’s bullies, as well as the first line of dialog we hear from him within the film, as he stands outside, stabbing a tree and imagining taking revenge on his tormenters. This line is especially shocking, and telling, coming from the small boy. With pale skin, light blonde hair, and large eyes, Oskar would typically be what we as a viewer were shown as a shining example of uncorrupted innocence. Yet here, we see a child whose violent tendencies are taking him down a very dark and dangerous road.
By Destiny Smith8 years ago in Geeks
Movie Review: 'Happy Hunting'
Happy Hunting is one of the better horror movies of 2017. This Most Dangerous Game knock off takes the premise of hunting humans and puts a redneck, Mexican border setting to it and lets loose with a serious amount of blood and guts. The film reminded me a little of 2016’s brilliant horror-thriller Green Room which used a backwoods milieu to similar effect. That film is far better than Happy Hunting but that this film brings that one to mind says something about how good Happy Hunting really is.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
Ranking the Felix Leiters
The James Bond fan community was saddened to learn of the death of Bernie Casey. The former NFL player-turned actor has died at the age of 78. He played the part of Felix Leiter in an unofficial James Bond film, 'Never Say Never Again', in 1983. Sean Connery talked Casey into taking the role as a black actor would make Leiter 'more memorable'. The official Bond films have since followed suit by casting Jeffrey Wright as Leiter in the first two Daniel Craig movies.
By Andrew Beasley8 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
'It' Proves Humans Are Just as Terrifying as Killer Clowns
Clowns. Why did It have to be clowns? Okay, so maybe that isn't an original hook. However, what is original is the concept that lives in the underbelly of It, the 2017 remake of the Stephen King adaptation.
By Tina Daquilante8 years ago in Geeks
'Ghost in the Shell'
Ghost in the Shell is a cyber punk classic released in 1995. The original anime classic was based on the manga by Shirow Masamune and since its release, it has become one of the most popular anime films of all time. This year, it has had a live action remake starring Scarlett Johansson. Live action remakes have had a very bad name in the past but the Disney action remakes like the global smash hit Beauty & The Beast starring Emma Watson has started giving them a good name again.
By Chloe Gilholy8 years ago in Geeks
8 Movies to Watch if You Like 'Silent Hill'
If you're disappointed by the official Silent Hill film adaptations, you're not the only one. But we've got your back. These eight films come very close to the classic survival horror franchise without incurring legal action from Konami. So get out those melee weapons, turn your radio on to static, and let's see what terrors we can uncover.
By Eden Roquelaire8 years ago in Geeks
Classic Movie Review: 'Fatal Attraction'
Fatal Attraction stars Michael Douglas as a seemingly happy husband to Ann Archer and father to an adorable 6-year-old daughter. So why, if he’s so happy, does he decide to cheat on his wife? This questions comes to consume the mind of Alex (Glenn Close), the woman Douglas’ Dan decides to sleep with one night while his wife and daughter are away visiting family in the suburbs. Alex can’t understand why Dan would choose to sleep with her and then retreat back to his marriage.
By Sean Patrick8 years ago in Geeks
