August, 2017 - Forces of Geek

Columns/Features

MTV: A Return To Normalcy

Back in the early ‘80s, “I Want My MTV” wasn’t only the catchy slogan of a fledgling cable network, but a battle cry for...

Erin MaxwellAugust 7, 2017

Columns/Features

George R.R. On My Mind: How ‘Game of Thrones’ Lost It’s Way (Spoilers Ahead)

I didn’t get into Game of Thrones right away, in fact, I tried watching the pilot several times and bailed about ten minutes in...

Ross DannenbergAugust 7, 2017

Movies

‘The Transfiguration’ (review)

Produced by Susan Leber Written and Directed by Michael O’Shea Starring Eric Ruffin, Chloe Levine, Aaron Moten There’s a whole lot to unpack...

Mark WenselAugust 7, 2017

Movies

‘The Night Watchmen’ (Fantasia Film Festival review)

Produced by Ken Arnold, Dan Deluca, Jeffrey Allard, Demetrea Triantafillides Written by Dan DeLuca, Jamie Nash Directed by Mitchell Altieri Starring Ken Arnold, Dan...

Josh HadleyAugust 7, 2017

Columns/Features

Reasons Why you Should Run Background Checks On Your Neighbours

Learning a bit more about the people who’ve just moved into your neighbourhood isn’t just neighbourly! It’s important to keep yourself and your family...

FOG! CommandAugust 4, 2017

Movies

‘The Dark Tower’ (review)

Produced by Akiva Goldsman, Ron Howard, Erica Huggins Screenplay by Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, Anders Thomas Jensen, Nikolaj Arcel Based on The Dark Tower...

B.S. WalkerAugust 4, 2017

Movies

‘Kidnap’ (review)

Produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Gregory Chou, Erik Howsam, Joey Tufaro, Taylar Wesley, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas Screenplay by Knate Gwaltney Directed by Luis Prieto Starring...

Kristen HalbertAugust 4, 2017

Books/Comics

Graphic Breakdown: ‘The War of Jokes and Riddles’ Continues, Plus More!

Welcome back to Graphic Breakdown! It’s August! Things are still hot over at DC! Let’s look at some of the Rebirth titles hitting the...

Lenny SchwartzAugust 2, 2017

Movies

‘John G. Avildsen: King of The Underdogs’ (review)

Produced By Derek Wayne Johnson, Chris May, Emmett James Written and Directed by Derek Wayne Johnson Starring Sylvester Stallone, Ralph Macchio, Martin Scorsese, Burt...

Mark WenselAugust 2, 2017

Columns/Features

‘Valerian’ and the Season of Megaduds

There’s no getting around it: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is a debacle of gargantuan Warcraft-like proportions. Valerian joins a handful...

Steven Segal TwistAugust 2, 2017

Movies

‘Wind River’ (review)

Produced by Elizabeth A. Bell, Peter Berg, Matthew George, Basil Iwanyk, Wayne Rogers Written and Directed by Taylor Sheridan Starring Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen,...

Sharon KnolleAugust 2, 2017