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This is no joke – Joker: Folie à Deux is a dud

By The Geek Oct 4, 2024

This ain't no laughing matter for Warner Bros., DC Studios or David Zaslav. Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux has arrived on the scene, and critics and audiences are not ho...

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Brandon Tamburri’s Plan B offers new twist on romcom tropes

By The Geek Sep 27, 2024

From the mishaps of Knocked Up to the elaborate schemes of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, romantic comedy tropes offer a comforting predictability while still leaving room for f...

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Tyler Perry’s Ruthless is terrible-But I can’t stop watching it

By The Geek Sep 19, 2024

A friend recently told me she was guest-starring on Ruthless, a BET+ show I’d never heard of. When I found out it was a Tyler Perry production, I immediately understood why. ...

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Critics weigh in with mixed results on Joker: Folie à Deux

By Reel 360 Sep 5, 2024

The much-anticipated Joker: Folie À Deux has made its debut at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, and with the review embargo now lifted, critics are weighing in on ...

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Fede Alvarez brings new, yet familiar screams to the Alien universe

By The Geek Aug 25, 2024

Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez (Don't Breathe, Evil Dead), brings a fresh, yet familiar, dose of terror to the iconic franchise. With a chilling atmosphere and a...

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Batman: Caped Crusader takes us back to Gotham

By The Geek Aug 9, 2024

Gotham City, where corruption overshadows justice and criminals reign supreme, once again provides the backdrop for Batman: Caped Crusader. This reimagining of the Batman m...

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Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers delivers masterful love triangle

By Reel 360 Aug 2, 2024

From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers is an electrifying drama that captures the intensity of love, ambition, and rivalry set against the backdrop of the high-s...

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Love reaches new heights in Skywalkers: A Love Story

By The Geek Aug 2, 2024

Luke, move over. You got a new daddy. And a new mama! Skywalkers: A Love Story, directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Maria Bukhonina, is a breathtaking documentary that masterfully b...

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10 Best X-Men Films: Ranking the Mutant Marvels

By The Geek Jul 27, 2024

The X-Men franchise has long been a cornerstone of superhero cinema, blending action, drama, and social commentary into compelling stories about mutants and their struggle for ...

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Deadpool & Wolverine: Gory, goofy and heartfelt

By The Geek Jul 27, 2024

The much-anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine is the gayest superhero film I have seen this year. Heck, in a lifetime. And I say, "gay" with absolute love. Marvel's highly anti...

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Richard Linklater’s Hit Man is well… a hit!

By The Geek Jul 8, 2024

Inspired by a 2001 magazine article by Skip Hollandsworth, Richard Linklater's Hit Man deftly blends humor, romance, and tension, delivering a unique cinematic experience with ...

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Anya Taylor-Joy deepens iconic character in Furiosa

By The Geek Jul 8, 2024

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a worthy addition to the Mad Max franchise, offering a rich and emotional origin story for one of its most iconic characters. While it may not break ...

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A Quiet Place: Day One thrills with heart-pounding prequel

By The Geek Jul 6, 2024

Written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, A Quiet Place: Day One breathes new life into the already thrilling A Quiet Place franchise with a gripping prequel that delves into t...

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MaXXXine is a pretty thrilling conclusion to Ti West’s horror trilogy

By The Geek Jul 4, 2024

Director Ti West’s X series has carved out a unique space in the horror genre, and with the release of MaXXXine, the trilogy reaches its riveting conclusion. This final insta...

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Inside Out 2 takes us on a dazzling emotional ride

By The Geek Jun 23, 2024

Just when we thought things were looking sad for the box office, along comes Inside Out 2, which is the best Pixar film since Soul (2020). The animated film is a delightful ret...

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Ranking all six Omen films: from satanic horrors to unholy revelations

By The Geek Apr 9, 2024

The Omen franchise has long been a cornerstone of horror cinema, weaving tales of demonic possession, religious prophecy, and the eternal battle between good and evil. Across s...

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The First Omen sets a devilishly bright future for franchise

By The Geek Apr 6, 2024

Indulge me momentarily, as I gleefully embrace my unwavering standom of the Omen franchise. From its spine-tingling inception in the 1976 classic, where Gregory Peck and Lee Re...

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Critics slam Madame Web as thin and flimsy

By Reel 360 Feb 13, 2024

Another day, another bad "Spider-verse" movie from Sony that isn't animated. Can't say we didn't see this coming. In the latest blow to Sony Pictures' superhero lineup, Madame ...

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Aquaman 2 buries the DCEU/Snyderverse at sea

By Reel 360 Dec 21, 2023

The wait is almost over! After Warner Bros. Discovery repeatedly pushed back the release date, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is finally heading to theaters officially on Decembe...

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The Marvels – a mixed bag of superhero spectacle

By The Geek Nov 20, 2023

The Marvels, the 33rd installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, offers a cinematic experience that is as diverse as its ensemble cast of Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Im...