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

Chris Esper's "Michael Solace" Explores the Price of Creativity
They’re just words. Words come and go. “Michael Solace” is a short film directed by Chris Esper. A passionate filmmaker finds himself on a surreal odyssey where he wrestles with selling his soul or his script.
By Marielle Sabbag6 days ago in Geeks
The Testaments of Ann Lee and If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You
We are all busy people. Thank you for finding the time in your lives to read my film reviews. I’ve seen two films this week and I’m reviewing them together, in part, to save myself some time. So, let me save you some of that precious resource too and say that they are both good films, with excellent central performances. The Testament of Ann Lee got more stars (4.5) than If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You (3.5) on the spreadsheet I’m keeping for this year’s viewing. This means I would recommend them both, but as time is short for all of us, if you only have time to see one, make it The Testament of Ann Lee. But, for those who want to know more, please read on and you might discover which film would suit you best.
By Rachel Robbins6 days ago in Geeks
How Poetry and Music Can Help You Understand the Bittersweet Beauty of Loneliness
Loneliness is often seen as something painful and negative, something people try to avoid. Yet throughout history, artists, poets, and musicians have discovered that loneliness can also hold a strange and beautiful depth. Through poetry and music, loneliness becomes more than silence—it becomes a space where emotions, memories, and thoughts find their voice.
By Sk6 days ago in Geeks
The Best SpongeBob SquarePants Episodes!
#1 - "Band Geeks" (Season 2, Episode 15) I love that stadiums and sports/concert arenas have begun attempting to recreate the SpongeBob anthem that rallied a generation. The Bubble Bowl is the SpongeBob equivalent of the Super Bowl, and honestly, Bikini Bottomites put on a better halftime show than the NFL. By a long shot.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton7 days ago in Geeks
War from Swords to Satellites
War has been a part of human history for thousands of years. From ancient battlefields where warriors fought with swords and shields to today’s technologically advanced conflicts monitored by satellites, warfare has changed dramatically. The evolution of war reflects the development of human societies, technologies, and political systems.
By shaoor afridi7 days ago in Geeks
Could Silver the Hegdehog be Shadow's Grandson?
Lately, I have been seeing comments on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube saying that Silver is Shadow the Hedgehog’s son. This could be true because there are some similarities between them. For example, the highlighted area around their eyes. Shadow has it red, while Silver is black.
By stephanie borges7 days ago in Geeks
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is one of the most influential and widely read history books of the 21st century. First published in 2011, the book quickly gained global popularity because of its fascinating storytelling and bold ideas about the history and future of humankind. Harari explores how human beings evolved from insignificant animals into the dominant species on Earth.
By Sk7 days ago in Geeks
Before Carolyn Bessette, There Was Daryl Hannah by NWO Sparrow (TV Review)
The Relationship That Led John F. Kennedy Jr. to Carolyn Bessette by NWO Sparrow Love Story on FX shows why John F. Kennedy Jr.’s relationship with Daryl Hannah felt incomplete.
By NWO SPARROW8 days ago in Geeks
Neve Campbell's Still A Scream Baby
Scream 7 Do you like scary movies? But the voice is the famous graveled voice of Ghost Face! Meaning, once again, the goofy faced killer is back for another round of slashing and slicing through teenagers and anyone that get's in his, or her, way? Yep, as the Scream series has proven, you never know if it's a lady or a not-so-gentleman behind the mask.
By Jason Ray Morton 8 days ago in Geeks
Finding Conversation, Friendship, and Healing in "Grapefruit"
Everything is a work in progress. “Grapefruit” is a film directed by Chase Juliet. Travis, a young man, is forced to move back into his childhood home with his newly sober mother, Evelyn. As tensions peak, Travis meets Billie, an eccentric woman at the Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
By Marielle Sabbag10 days ago in Geeks
Hamlet: Movie Review
William Shakespeare can rest peacefully in his grave; Aneil Karia and Riz Ahmed did right by him with their adaptation of the most famous tragedy ever written. If you weren't aware of this movie's existence until just now, here's everything you need to know.
By Kaiya J11 days ago in Geeks
SpongeBob Reviews
The episode “Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy 2” unfurls like a bright‑sanded postcard, its opening sequence glinting with the pastel hues of a sun‑drenched Bikini Bottom morning as SpongeBob triumphantly claims a mystical conch shell that he won as part of a contest. The moment the shell reverberates with a low, resonant chime, the narrative vaults from the ordinary to the heroic, propelling our earnest fry‑cook into the glittering realm of his childhood idols. The writing cleverly balances nostalgic reverence for the retired super‑duo with a fresh, kinetic energy that feels both lovingly familiar and startlingly new; every splash of water, every burst of kelp‑filled laughter is rendered with such vivid detail that the audience can almost taste the salty breeze wafting through the coral‑lined streets of Mermaid Man’s secret hideout. This meticulous world‑building forms the sturdy backbone upon which the episode’s comedy and heart will later flourish.
By Forest Green11 days ago in Geeks