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'Dark Matter' Season 1 Review – Edgerton And Connelly Are Superb
Dark Matter gets to the heart of the matter when it comes to science fiction dramas. In a way, the series explores family bonds and personal growth from various points of view. The Apple TV+ streaming series pulls the It’s a Wonderful Life trick of allowing characters to observe and experience a path not taken. The result is a series ripe with possibilities and endlessly rich storytelling. Dark Matter almost has a “pick your own adventure” series feel.
'Prom Dates' (2024) Review – An Irresistible Teen Comedy For A New Generation Original
Hulu’s Prom Dates is nothing new—far from it. In fact, it’s a very funny streaming comedy. It just puts very likable young leads and supporting characters into a modern spin on teenage comedy. From the very beginning, the young stars have terrific comedic chemistry, along with a story that offers some authentic teenage curiosity in their sexuality. Then, top that off with some unapologetic nerdiness, and just enough raunch to keep things from getting too sappy and sweet for their own good.
'The Contestant' (2024) Review – A Frustrating Documentary With Too Many Unanswered Questions
The Contestant’s premise is infuriating, bizarre, and, yes, I dare say, even exciting. However, that is my hubris to bear after a lifetime of being subjected to reality television. The documentary films take us back to when America’s airwaves were never saturated with the awful world of reality television. That is because the United States was behind the times in that regard.
'The Contestant' (2024) Review – A Frustrating Documentary With Too Many Unanswered Questions
The Contestant’s premise is infuriating, bizarre, and, yes, I dare say, even exciting. However, that is my hubris to bear after a lifetime of being subjected to reality television. The documentary films take us back to when America’s airwaves were never saturated with the awful world of reality television. That is because the United States was behind the times in that regard.
'Shōgun' Season 1 Review – One Of The Year's Very Best Original
Let’s get one thing out of the way quickly: coming late to the Shōgun after party—this is one of the year’s very best shows. Shōgun is a triumph of scope and scale. The Hiroyuki Sanada-led series is a captivating epic full of shocking action, complex characters, and meticulous plotting. The breathtaking adaptation by Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks (Top Gun: Maverick) is a rarity on basic cable television when streaming has been delivering the goods for a decade.
'Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver' Review – Synderhaustion Is Real Original
Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver is a sequel to the 2023 Netflix streaming smash hit Rebel Moon – Part One: Child of Fire. The first Zack Snyder bombastic event began by offering the audience endless exposition. Yet, mysteriously, while the film wastes countless minutes “bringing the band” together, Snyder’s script provides very little character development. While the first had so much epic scope regarding world-building, it was a vain and hollow attempt at imitating better adventure films.
'Blood For Dust' Review – A Frigid And Icy Labyrinth Of Deception
The new crime thriller Blood for Dust is a cold and calculated outlaw tale that should end the way it should. In other words, it is not necessarily the way you want it to be. In terms of a cinematic experience, the ending lacks a grandiose ending that is far from satisfying. However, that makes the experience all the more satisfying, if not liberating.
'Blood For Dust' Review – A Frigid And Icy Labyrinth Of Deception
The new crime thriller Blood for Dust is a cold and calculated outlaw tale that should end the way it should. In other words, it is not necessarily the way you want it to be. In terms of a cinematic experience, the ending lacks a grandiose ending that is far from satisfying. However, that makes the experience all the more satisfying, if not liberating.
'The Absence of Eden' Review — The Void Of Interest
You won’t know what to make of Zoe Saldaña’s new character study, The Absence of Eden. Half of the film feels genuine and can be incredibly poignant. The other is full of stereotypical caricatures with characters with no real arc. The narrative structure convinced me of an ending that would have made a stronger film. Except for the writer and director, Marco Perego (Burn to Shine) never tries to bring the two stories together at the very last moment.
'The Absence Of Eden' Review – The Void Of Interest
You won’t know what to make of Zoe Saldaña’s new character study, The Absence of Eden. Half of the film feels genuine and can be incredibly poignant. The other is full of stereotypical caricatures with characters with no real arc. The narrative structure convinced me of an ending that would have made a stronger film. Except for the writer and director, Marco Perego (Burn to Shine) never tries to bring the two stories together at the very last moment.
'Conan O'Brien Must Go' Season 1 Review – Full Of Wit, Absurdity, And Plenty Of Heart Original
Conan O’Brien Must Go is brilliant and the comedy streaming series we need right now. It’s pure, unfiltered, and unapologetically from the vision of a comedic genius who continues to be undervalued, underappreciated, and always underestimated. That’s Conan O’Brien, America’s sweetheart, who embarks on a travel show to unite the world when no one asks him to. Conan O’Brien Must Go is full of the late-night talk show’s signature style.
'Sweet Dreams' (2024) Review – Are Not Made Of This Original
Have you ever noticed that when listening to the silky, ominous tunes of Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This),” they never actually state what a sweet dream is made of? Sure, she tends to disagree throughout the lyrics. However, she always wants you to keep your head up and notes that everyone is always looking for something. I wish she would state what that was. I was searching for that while watching the new film Sweet Dreams, a new Johnny Knoxville comedy, searching for its identity.
'Scoop' (2024) Review - A Fascinating And Engrossing Look At A Royal Dumpster Fire - Geek Vibes Nation Original
There have been great films about journalism over the years. Movies like All the President’s Men, Good Night and Good Luck, Spotlight, and Frost/Nixon come to mind. There’s a crackle to the dialogue that leads to a usual showdown between a legendary reporter and an influential figure in the field, reminiscent of the confrontations we would see in Westerns back in their heyday. You can practically see a tumbleweed skip across the studio floor.
'Ripley' Season 1 Review – A Masterclass In Thought-Provoking Thrillers With Substance Original
Ripley is the year’s first great show on streaming or network television and a full-blown noir masterpiece. The Netflix series is practically Hitchcockian—much of that should be credited to the source material—and brings the titular character’s colossal confidence game to life. Written and directed by the great Steven Zaillian (Acadamy Award-winning writer of Schindler’s List), Ripley is a masterclass in making a thought-provoking thriller with substance.
'In The Land Of Saints And Sinners' Review – Pedestrian And Predictable
Before watching In the Land of Saints and Sinners, I was trying to figure out what happened with Liam Neeson. He began signing off on every script across his desk. It was as if he had read inside a fortune cookie, “The Power of Saying Yes.” Neeson became a yes-man to studios, taking any asinine script they sent him. Honestly, being such a talent on the screen, his choices have been puzzling. There’s nothing wrong with making money, and finding parts in his 70s cannot be easy.
'In The Land Of Saints And Sinners' Review – Pedestrian And Predictable
Before watching In the Land of Saints and Sinners, I was trying to figure out what happened with Liam Neeson. He began signing off on every script across his desk. It was as if he had read inside a fortune cookie, “The Power of Saying Yes.” Neeson became a yes-man to studios, taking any asinine script they sent him. Honestly, being such a talent on the screen, his choices have been puzzling. There’s nothing wrong with making money, and finding parts in his 70s cannot be easy.
'Steve! (Martin): A Documentary In 2 Pieces' Review – An Intriguing, Yet Enigmatic Portrait Of An Iconic Comedian
There are very few comedians who are more respected than Steve Martin. Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces reminds us of that sentiment as those who grew up with him take this walk down memory lane. Yet, there is a generation that knows him only as Fred Haden-Savage and has no idea that the man is one of the greatest and most popular stand-up comedians of all time. After achieving so much success and setting ticket sales records, he walked away in 1981, never performing again.
'Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show' Season 1 Review – Funny, Raw, And Intimate Original
What makes a great stand-up comedian is the ability to look at themselves with a clear and unfiltered lens. That was my initial fear when watching the Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show. Would this be puff-piece payday or something achingly real? I’m relieved to say the latter. The comedian, most notably at the Golden Globes, is fearless. Carmichael can speak truth to power, akin to the best since George Carlin.
'Sugar' (2024) Review - An Audacious And Gutsy Noir - Geek Vibes Nation
Nothing can quite prepare you for the twists and turns of the new Apple TV+ streaming series, Sugar. Adjectives like jaw-dropping, eye-opening, and quite literally, game-changing describe the shocking turns. They will surely leave the hairs on your arms standing upright and sending shivers down your spine. Very rarely does a series spark an audible “whoah” from this critic’s mouth.
'Sugar' (2024) Review - An Audacious And Gutsy Noir - Geek Vibes Nation
Nothing can quite prepare you for the twists and turns of the new Apple TV+ streaming series, Sugar. Adjectives like jaw-dropping, eye-opening, and quite literally, game-changing describe the shocking turns. They will surely leave the hairs on your arms standing upright and sending shivers down your spine. Very rarely does a series spark an audible “whoah” from this critic’s mouth.
'We Were The Lucky Ones' Limited Series Review – A Story Of Powerful Resilience
It’s been nearly thirty years since we last saw a series like We Were the Lucky Ones. The Hulu series is the finest since The Winds of War and the universally acclaimed War and Remembrance. These historical dramas began exploring the darkest side of the human condition regarding what Adolf Hitler called the final solution. We Were the Lucky Ones is expansive, ambitious, and often epic in scope.
'We Were The Lucky Ones' Limited Series Review – A Story Of Powerful Resilience
It’s been nearly thirty years since we last saw a series like We Were the Lucky Ones. The Hulu series is the finest since The Winds of War and the universally acclaimed War and Remembrance. These historical dramas began exploring the darkest side of the human condition regarding what Adolf Hitler called the final solution. We Were the Lucky Ones is expansive, ambitious, and often epic in scope.
'Shirley' (2024) Review - A Dignified Biopic Of An Iconic Political Figure - Geek Vibes Nation
Netflix’s new civil rights political biography, Shirley, is a film of dignified power and elegant restraint. The movie takes painful steps in landing the ship, so to speak, to capture the title character’s morals, values, and ethics. While Shirley takes its time, showing the bright side of the American dream, the film never deviates from the sobering truth of the times. However, Shirley’s legacy was set over several points during her 1972 campaign, even in failure.
'Palm Royale' Season 1 Review — A Beautiful Looking Slog Original
In episode 6 of the Apple TV+ latest streaming series, Allison Janney’s character tells her husband, played by the incomparable Bruce Dern, that marriage shouldn’t be a prison. You won’t find a better description of watching Palm Royale. To put it bluntly, it’s a series in which you keep waiting for something to happen, but nothing ever does. Well, some absurdity does find its way, but by then, it’s too late.
'Steve! (Martin): A Documentary In 2 Pieces' Review – An Intriguing, Yet Enigmatic Portrait Of An Iconic Comedian
There are very few comedians who are more respected than Steve Martin. Steve! (Martin): A Documentary in 2 Pieces reminds us of that sentiment as those who grew up with him take this walk down memory lane. Yet, there is a generation that knows him only as Fred Haden-Savage and has no idea that the man is one of the greatest and most popular stand-up comedians of all time. After achieving so much success and setting ticket sales records, he walked away in 1981, never performing again.
'Knox Goes Away' Review Original
Knox Goes Away is an atypical example of Michael Keaton’s career rebirth, which has led to a handful of memorable performances in strong, distinct movies. You have his universally acclaimed role in Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and his stunning supporting turn in Spotlight. Then there’s the word-of-mouth hit of The Founder and the Netflix streaming film Worth. Even dominating television with the acclaimed series Dopeskick to a magical revival of Bruce Wayne in The Flash.
'Arthur The King' Review Original
You may have trepidations about Arthur the King, an inspirational true story starring Mark Wahlberg. The trailer excessively lays its premise on thick. The story looks manipulative, which it can be. The plot of a mangy canine surviving a treacherous jungle race seems, well, pun intended, far-fetched. Yet, I was taken in by the lessons it teaches the viewer, the heartfelt message, and the rousing sports story the film unfolds. Yes, I loved every dog-damn heart-tugging moment of it.
'Smugglers' Review – Fresh, Fun, But Lacks Focus
For all of Smugglers’ (Milsu) charm from the culture and locals, the plot is fairly conventional. On one hand, the plot is equivalent to any gang of misfits looking to score enough cash to live the good life. The film’s beginning tries to create a funky feel equivalent to the “Me Decade” times—something hip, exciting, and ultimately sobering when things become violent. Even the fight scenes are almost an homage to 1970s action sequences, while others are purposely played over-the-tope for laughs.
'Smugglers' Review – Fresh, Fun, But Lacks Focus
For all of Smugglers’ (Milsu) charm from the culture and locals, the plot is fairly conventional. On one hand, the plot is equivalent to any gang of misfits looking to score enough cash to live the good life. The film’s beginning tries to create a funky feel equivalent to the “Me Decade” times—something hip, exciting, and ultimately sobering when things become violent. Even the fight scenes are almost an homage to 1970s action sequences, while others are purposely played over-the-tope for laughs.
'Things Will Be Different' Review - Rad And Enigmatic
Things Will Be Different is a funky and eclectic science-fiction tale that aims to keep the genre weird. Some artistic film choices work with a particularly original style that sets the film apart. There are also choices where only a few things make sense or connect, adding a little mystery but can sometimes be frustrating. It’s even a little self-indulgent, which leads to a third act that is rather obvious and lets some bold storytelling choices go to waste.
'Things Will Be Different' Review - Rad And Enigmatic
Things Will Be Different is a funky and eclectic science-fiction tale that aims to keep the genre weird. Some artistic film choices work with a particularly original style that sets the film apart. There are also choices where only a few things make sense or connect, adding a little mystery but can sometimes be frustrating. It’s even a little self-indulgent, which leads to a third act that is rather obvious and lets some bold storytelling choices go to waste.
'Resynator' Review – A Raw And Emotional Exploration Of The Past
While watching the new documentary Resynator, you’ll be struck by the raw intimacy. The death of a parent can have the same emotional impact as one who abandons their family willingly. It’s an ominous cloud with the same long-lasting effects as rocks stuck on the bottom of a rapid river floor taking shape for decades. Insecurities can come to the forefront because of low self-esteem. Even self-perception can be impacted, questioning if you indeed can be loved.
'Resynator' Review – A Raw And Emotional Exploration Of The Past
While watching the new documentary Resynator, you’ll be struck by the raw intimacy. The death of a parent can have the same emotional impact as one who abandons their family willingly. It’s an ominous cloud with the same long-lasting effects as rocks stuck on the bottom of a rapid river floor taking shape for decades. Insecurities can come to the forefront because of low self-esteem. Even self-perception can be impacted, questioning if you indeed can be loved.
'How To Build A Truth Engine' Review - Undeniably Powerful And Riveting Original
One viewing of the new documentary How to Build a Truth Engine will blow you away with its jaw-dropping implications—enough to make you wonder what the legendary CBS News impresario Edward R. Murrow would say about it. Director Friedrich Moser’s mind-blowing look at how information is fed and how we consume information is absolutely chilling. That’s because How to Build a Truth Engine hails from producers George Clooney and Grant Heslov.
'3 Body Problem' Season 1 Review - Spectacular World Building Original
A live-action adaptation of Liu Cixin’s The Three Body Problem was once thought to be impossible. Simply put, how can anyone bring Cixin’s accomplishment of world-building across different timelines to life? Well, that’s when you call in a streaming service that hands an open check to the co-creators of Game of Thrones, and a series can become a reality.
'Ricky Stanicky' Review – A Farrelly Timid Comedy
The days of a Farrelly comedy being an event are long gone. This has been solidified with Ricky Stanicky, a weak entry in their once-stellar filmography. Three classics, starring the likes of Jim Carrey, Woody Harrelson, and Cameron Diaz, are now a distant memory. Sadly, the Farrelly brothers stopped making movies together in 2014, and Peter Farrelly found Oscar glory. That film was Green Book, one of the most controversial Best Picture winners of all time.
'The Gentlemen' (2024) Season 1 Review
Guy Ritchie’s adaptation of his own film, The Gentlemen, can be highly entertaining, with an excellent Theo James at the series center. The pilot lives up to Ritchie’s signature visual style: fast-paced and energetic, wicked banter, and a healthy dose of visceral violence. However, the series loses original ideas quickly and begins to turn each episode into a mystery of the week, like a network television procedural.
'Elsbeth' Season 1 Review — Elsbeth "Columbo" Tascioni, Esquire.
If any character was tailor-made and begging for a spin-off, it’s the wholly refreshing and utterly delightful Elsbeth Tascioni, the beloved character from The Good Wife Universe. (Here at Geek Vibes Nation, we are desperately trying to make the “TGWU” phrase and acronym, you know, a thing.) Starring in the spin-off Elsbeth and stepping back into her Emmy award-winning role is Carrie Preston, who is terrific here. The new network series puts a retro spin on the classic CBS procedural.
'Elsbeth' Season 1 Review — Elsbeth "Columbo" Tascioni, Esquire.
If any character was tailor-made and begging for a spin-off, it’s the wholly refreshing and utterly delightful Elsbeth Tascioni, the beloved character from The Good Wife Universe. (Here at Geek Vibes Nation, we are desperately trying to make the “TGWU” phrase and acronym, you know, a thing.) Starring in the spin-off Elsbeth and stepping back into her Emmy award-winning role is Carrie Preston, who is terrific here. The new network series puts a retro spin on the classic CBS procedural.
'Code 8: Part II' Review Original
Code 8: Part II is the sequel to Code 8, a much more influential movie than many of you may know. Initially starting with a crowdfunding campaign after the success of its short film with the same name, the Canadian import found its way onto Netflix on April 11, 2020. Why is that important? Well, the pandemic started. Then, movie theaters began to close. Then, something called the Netflix Top 10 suddenly became vitally important.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' (2024) Season 1 Review Original
The best thing I can say about Netflix’s streaming adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender is that it’s unpretentious. There’s a certain freshness about the series because the leads are just children. There is eagerness and nervousness in their performances, which gives the series a light and enjoyable quality. However, despite some beautiful special effects, this Avatar: The Last Airbender squeezes out some of the intensity that is desperately needed.
'Messi's World Cup: The Rise Of A Legend' Review
While watching Messi’s World Cup: The Rise of a Legend, you can’t help but think of the digital age we live in. Everything we watch and consume is now on our phones and at our fingertips. Not only are films and television series tailored for search optimization, but the ultimate in auteur filmmaking, documentaries, have even been monetized for our consumption on streaming. Gone are the days of hard-hitting journalistic endeavors where documentaries once thrived.
'The Dynasty: New England Patriots' Review
Let me be completely upfront with you. This article should be completely biased because of my hatred of the New England Patriots. And this introduction to the review of The Dynasty: New England Patriots should not be written in the first person, but here we go anyway. I hate the New England Patriots. It’s true, I do. I can’t help it. They are an arrogant organization. The Patriots were caught cheating and even got away with it.
'The Dynasty: New England Patriots' Review
Let me be completely upfront with you. This article should be completely biased because of my hatred of the New England Patriots. And this introduction to the review of The Dynasty: New England Patriots should not be written in the first person, but here we go anyway. I hate the New England Patriots. It’s true, I do. I can’t help it. They are an arrogant organization. The Patriots were caught cheating and even got away with it.
Funny, Poignant, And Achingly Real Original
The second season of Life & Beth, a half-hour dramedy based on the experiences of comedian Amy Schumer, has laughs and genuine emotional depth that resonates from both sides of the aisle. I described the first season as something that Judd Apatow might come up with. The second season continues that by offering something painfully poignant and razor-sharp humor that often does nothing but sting. This makes Life & Beth a series unlike any other on streaming or network television.
'Genius: MLK/X' Limited Series Review
It would be impossible to capture the gravitas or, aka, Genius, of the likes of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X. How can someone capture the human toll of carrying the hopes and dreams of an entire people on their backs but in such different ways? Instead of telling their story through grandiose cliches, the creators attempt to see these men of Genius: MLK/X through their eyes on a more intimate and personal level. This is impressive, in a way.
'The New Look' Season 1 Review
At first glance, The New Look could be misconstrued as a series that misjudges real-life figures’ own self-importance – and at times, it does. However, former Sopranos, Damages, and Robbery Homicide Division scribe and showrunner Todd A. Kessler never lets the show get there fully. Finding the human element in the affluent within a country where the population considers them the megastars of their day.
'The New Look' Season 1 Review
At first glance, The New Look could be misconstrued as a series that misjudges real-life figures’ own self-importance – and at times, it does. However, former Sopranos, Damages, and Robbery Homicide Division scribe and showrunner Todd A. Kessler never lets the show get there fully. Finding the human element in the affluent within a country where the population considers them the megastars of their day.
Rodriguez Is Thoroughly Entertaining In Enjoyable Romantic Comedy
Players is under the helm of Trish Sie, a director whose resume includes such painful entries as Pitch Perfect 3 and The Sleepover. Working with a script from Ozark and Daredevil scribe Whit Anderson, the result is a much stronger effort. This being a romantic comedy, it hardly breaks new ground; you know exactly where it’s headed. However, the point is that you enjoy the journey instead of its destination.
Rodriguez Is Thoroughly Entertaining In Enjoyable Romantic Comedy
Players is under the helm of Trish Sie, a director whose resume includes such painful entries as Pitch Perfect 3 and The Sleepover. Working with a script from Ozark and Daredevil scribe Whit Anderson, the result is a much stronger effort. This being a romantic comedy, it hardly breaks new ground; you know exactly where it’s headed. However, the point is that you enjoy the journey instead of its destination.
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