Reviews - Geeks + Gamers

REVIEW: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

AlexGherzo | Jul 25, 2024 | 1

There’s a reason Marvel sold Deadpool & Wolverine on the premise and the cameos; those and the humor are the strongest parts of the movie, the rest of which sits on a rickety plot, bland villains, and character work that comes way too late to have the impact it should. But it’s fun – oh b...

REVIEW: Cobra Kai – Season 6, Part 1 (2024)

AlexGherzo | Jul 24, 2024 | 6

Cobra Kai is entering its last season like a karate champion fighting in one last tournament. It has a reputation, it gets a round of applause every time it returns, and it knows the way it performs its last match will determine its legacy. And like any good fighter, it knows preparation is key, wh...

REVIEW: House of the Dragon – Season 2, Episode 6, “Smallfolk”

virginiakublawi | Jul 22, 2024 | 0

***SPOILERS*** “Smallfolk” sees the Lannisters summon Prince Aemond to battle, much to his chagrin. Aemond dismisses Alicent from the Council as, back in Dragonstone, Corlys Velaryon accepts the role of Rhaenyra’s Hand. Rhaenyra seeks dragon riders among the other houses. Daemon sees his broth...

REVIEW: Twisters (2024)

virginiakublawi | Jul 21, 2024 | 2

I’ve never seen Twister. I’ve always been vaguely aware of it, but I don’t tend to like disaster movies because they’re about spectacle and survival rather than characters and their morality. Naturally, I didn’t plan on seeing Twisters for the same reasons and because I didn’t see the or...

REVIEW: The Boys – Season 4, Episode 8, “Season Four Finale”

virginiakublawi | Jul 19, 2024 | 2

***SPOILERS*** In “Season Four Finale,” Frenchie struggles with the virus as the electoral college counts votes. Shapeshifter Annie proposes to Hughie. Homelander finds Ryan’s photo of Becca and Butcher and loses it. The shapeshifter mocks Annie and touches her to “recharge” her appearance...

REVIEW: The Acolyte – Season 1, Episode 8, “The Acolyte”

virginiakublawi | Jul 17, 2024 | 1

***SPOILERS*** In “The Acolyte,” Osha sees Mae kill Sol, and Qimir removes his helmet from her head. They agree to find Mae. Sol takes Mae to Brendok to prove to the Jedi that there’s a vergence on the planet. Mae stabs Sol and runs away on an escape pod before he can explain himself. Basil &h...