Movies
Fantastic Beasts Crimes of Grindelwald Review: Who Approved this?
The Harry Potter franchise is beloved by so many in the geek community. The wonder of Hogwarts, the vast lore created by J.K. Rowling, and even the superb acting of the cast made it an incredible era for those who were enamored with the books. Many fans grew skeptical when Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them released in 2016, but concerns were immediately cast aside at the refreshing new persp...
Nerd News with Bytes N’ Brews Episode 2: Toy Story 4, New Marvel Movies, New Deadpool “Film?”
Nerd News with Bytes N’ Brews is back, and this week we have a movie themed episode. That’s just the way this week happened. It makes sense, though. It was a holiday week, so what better way to get the word out and people talking about the next big movie? Let’s jump right in. Toy Story 4 While the original Toy Story 4 teaser has been out for nearly two weeks, it was just confirmed this week by Buz...
Nerd News with Bytes N’ Brews Episode 1: Stan Lee, Fallout 76, and Sony Leaving E3
The boys of Bytes N’ Brews are at it again. In addition to streaming multiple days a week on Twitch, we’re now getting together once a week to talk about the hottest topics in geek culture, and turning that into a quick video, dubbed Nerd News! Stan Lee In this inaugural episode of Nerd News with Bytes N’ Brews, we are opening with something huge, the passing of a titan, someone near and dear to a...
Can You Ever Forgive Me: Melissa McCarthy and Richard Grant’s Masterpiece
Melissa McCarthy has already made a substantial name for herself in the comedy scene, but in Can You Ever Forgive Me? she lets the audience know her talent is vast and uninhibited. The movie, based on Lee Israel’s memoir with the same title, is insightful, poetic, and humorous. It is on my list of movies I’d watch over and over. The movie begins with Lee Israel, played by McCarthy, dri...
Mid90’s Review: An Innovative Story That Falls Short
Although Mid90’s was written and directed by Jonah Hill, he did not act in any part of this movie. Instead, he chose to showcase his talent with others in the forefront. This film is artistic and uncomfortable; sometimes on purpose, other times purely from accidental oversight and missteps. It is not a movie that fans of Hill’s acting would like because it possesses a dark, twisted cle...
The Hate U Give Movie Review: Exhibits Grace in Showing Our Nation’s Racial Inequalities
When The Hate U Give novel was released, my social media became a frenzy. It moved a lot of people’s hearts and minds, and caused a lot of arguments. A friend of mine read the book in two days and insisted I borrow it. I read it in four. When I heard they were making a movie also titled The Hate U Give, I squealed. And the movie was nearly as intense and moving as the book. Synopsis (without...
Review: First Reformed
Ethan Hawke is a talented actor, of that there can be no doubt at all. He has appeared in iconic films from The Purge to Training Day, both of which feature him in various action scenes with guns blazing and more. In First Reformed, Ethan Hawke plays a reserved Reverend by the name of Toller whose main goal is to simply tend to his small flock and maintain his church. Yet some how, some way, this ...
Through Tears, Fangirling, and Screaming: Saint Reviews Solo
Right off the bat I would like to take a moment to address the single greatest fear we all had going into the this Star Wars spinoff, does it fit the canon? Most diehard Star Wars fans of any generation have a tendency to immediately shut down any potential plot that might be “canon-divergent” or “sways from the novelizations”. I’d be a hypocrite if I said I wasn’t one of those people. So, natural...
Deadpool 2 Not Only Matches But Exceeds Original!
If there is one character that has quickly risen to the top of the most beloved Marvel characters of all time, it is Deadpool. Fans rejoiced when Deadpool came out with a film in 2016! It had action, jokes, and more, but overall kept everything pretty straight forward. When the movie received overwhelming amounts of love by die hard fans and the general public alike, a sequel was on its way withou...
Review: Super Troopers 2
In 2001 Super Troopers hit the big screen and split the sides of many adults and teens alike. The crude humor produced by the adventures of Highway Patrolmen were just too classic! “Five Vermont state troopers, avid pranksters with a knack for screwing up, try to save their jobs and out-do the local police department by solving a crime.” Little did we know that after 17 years the fine ...
Review: Submission
Submission is a film about a published author by the name of Ted Swenson, played by Stanley Tucci, struggling to finish his second novel, and until he does, he teaches at a college. Although he has a lovely wife who supports him in all things, the respect of his students, and admiration of his peers it just isn’t enough for him. During this time of inner conflict, he encounters one of his st...
(Review)Justice League: DC Comics Cinematic Universe Is Alive And Well!
(Review)Justice League: DC Comics Cinematic Universe Is Alive And Well! Between the two comic book publishers, Marvel and DC, Marvel has almost always produced quality films and has now established an incredible cinematic universe. Unfortunately, DC Comics has had trouble in the past with their films which has led to a series of reboots. Finally with the release of Man of Steel, Wonder Woman, and ...
