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Book Review: "Whispers in Your Mind" by Sandy Gillman
Ladies and gentlemen, Sandy Gillman has written a collection of horror stories for all of us to enjoy. I'm not going to lie to you: I went feral. These are entirely my kind of thing: uncanny, dark and kind of twisted. You can definitely see where the story is heading but you're still hopeful that something will change. Written with wonderful sparse detail and in some cases, even tracking two stories from differing perspectives on the same set of events, Sandy Gillman has really broke into the horror story world with a huge bang. I absolutely love this anthology and you can see all the work that has gone into making it detail-perfect.
By Annie Kapur3 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Rock, Paper, Scissors" by Maxim Osipov
As you can probably tell, I've found somewhere to buy New York Review of Books Classics for cheap and though they are, yes, used books, they are still readable so I don't care. Rock, Paper, Scissors to my understanding was written by a doctor and he is, to this day, considered a great writer in modern Russian literature. Drawing on his experiences regarding medicine and illness, he writes in the style described on the back of the book as being that of William Carlos Williams, or even Anton Chekhov. College stories, political landscapes and deep and philosophical character portraits are part of this anthology. It has been wonderous to read something so 'out there' that I wouldn't have picked up unless it was going cheaply on the internet.
By Annie Kapur3 days ago in Geeks
Private Lives by Noel Coward
Background and Context: I first read Private Lives in my late teens whilst I was doing work experience at an independent theatre somewhere in my hometown. All I can say is that it smelt like burning wood inside, I ended up getting sick from what I can only describe as a damp atmosphere and the words 'the show must go on' were carved on a beam above your head as you walked backstage. Until a fractured my wrist, I actually really enjoyed myself.
By Annie Kapur3 days ago in Geeks
My Top 50 Favorite Sci-Fi/Thriller Movies of All Time
***Author's Note*** I realize there are several repeats from past lists included on this one. Sci-fi is my favorite genre, so when I started creating a list of my top 10 favorites, I realized I had to make the list much longer to be able to fit and talk about all the amazing sci-fi films I love.
By Madison "Maddy" Newton3 days ago in Geeks
Revisiting She's The Man: Gender, Identity, and the Legacy Of a Teen Comedy
Plot Summary She's The Man centers on Viola Hastings, a talented teenage soccer player frustrated when her school disbands the girls' team and is denied an opportunity to try out for the boys' squad. Determined to prove herself, she disguises herself as her brother, Sebastian, and enrolls at his boarding school, Illyria Prep. There, she joins the boys' soccer team while struggling to maintain her secret identity. Complications arise when she develops feelings for her roommate and becomes involved in romantic misunderstandings involving Duke and Olivia. Ultimately, Viola must reveal the truth in a climactic match that tests her courage and convictions.
By TheScreenAnalyst3 days ago in Geeks
Can You Solve the Hill House Murders Before Watching Clue (1985)?
A Movie Mystery You Can Solve What if you approached a movie like a real unsolved case? That’s the challenge behind Cold Case Cinema — examining fictional crimes as if they were real investigations.
By Movies of the 80s3 days ago in Geeks
Train Dreams - A Movie Review
The world’s an old place. Train Dreams is a 2025 film based on Denis Johnson’s novella. The story follows Robert Grainier, a logger and railroad worker, who experiences turmoil in the midst of his happy life. Although the journey of grief is difficult, Robert keeps moving forward.
By Marielle Sabbag4 days ago in Geeks
Chris Esper's "Michael Solace" Explores the Price of Creativity
They’re just words. Words come and go. “Michael Solace” is a short film directed by Chris Esper. A passionate filmmaker finds himself on a surreal odyssey where he wrestles with selling his soul or his script.
By Marielle Sabbag4 days ago in Geeks
The Testaments of Ann Lee and If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You
We are all busy people. Thank you for finding the time in your lives to read my film reviews. I’ve seen two films this week and I’m reviewing them together, in part, to save myself some time. So, let me save you some of that precious resource too and say that they are both good films, with excellent central performances. The Testament of Ann Lee got more stars (4.5) than If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You (3.5) on the spreadsheet I’m keeping for this year’s viewing. This means I would recommend them both, but as time is short for all of us, if you only have time to see one, make it The Testament of Ann Lee. But, for those who want to know more, please read on and you might discover which film would suit you best.
By Rachel Robbins4 days ago in Geeks
