Category: film reviews

Like TV reviews, film reviews at Lady Geeks Media involve both spoiler free and spoilery content, breaking down performances, writing, and directing to explore how the film fits into the genre and delivers something new and refreshing.

‘Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School’ Deserves to be Hyped More

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Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School is an underrated gem full of fun characters and friendships. It’s perfect for a spooky season movie night with the whole family.

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Netflix’s ‘Afterlife of the Party’ is Unexpectedly Emotional and Warm

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Netflix’s Afterlife of the Party is surprisingly emotional, proving that whatever you think staring at its poster, it will be the polar opposite. I’m not entirely sure what I expected walking into the film, but I most certainly was not expecting to cry more than once. Afterlife of the Party starring Victoria Justice, Midori Francis, Robin Scott, Adam Garcia, and more follows party animal Cassie (Justice) in her attempt to make matters right before ascending to a higher position in the afterlife. So yes, spoiler alert, if it was not obvious by the title, she dies early on in the

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Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’ Is Great Because Real Joy is Infectious

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No Jungle Cruise is not a mindblowing masterpiece by any means, but there is so much infectious joy all throughout, it made the movie utterly great. And perhaps that is because I went into it without expecting anything other than complete nonsense, and yet knowing I would appreciate Emily Blunt‘s character Lily Houghton just because it is portrayed by her. While comparisons all over the internet were drawn to films like The Mummy and Pirates of the Caribbean, I wouldn’t necessarily agree with those either. Jungle Cruise is its own breed of chaos, and it is purely joyous because there

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‘Gunpowder Milkshake’ Intricately Balances Warmth and Nerdy Girl Power

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Gunpowder Milkshake intricately balances warmth and nerdy girl power landing itself on the list of the kind of film energy we could all channel this summer. Navot Papushado’s directed feature is gorgeously executed, and though full of a lot more violence than I would generally prefer, in its storytelling it’s somehow entirely wholesome. The film is a gritty explosion of emotions, and so dazzlingly colorful, it’s impossible to look away even during the violent outbursts. (Close your eyes but open them again.) Director Papushado told Film School Rejects: “Every color in the film means something different,” says Papushado. “For example,

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‘A Quiet Place II’ Screams Through Powerful Sequences

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A Quiet Place will always be one of the most shocking films for me as a non-horror aficionado because I never expected to love it as much as I do. I’ve also never seen a film like this in theaters, and that in and of itself, feels like some sort of an accomplishment. But in spite of its suspense and the gore tied to the monsters, A Quiet Place II has some of the most beautiful stories to tell. It’s a love letter to the next generation. A love letter to understanding people and families and especially children. And A Quiet Place II is

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‘Malcolm and Marie’ is a Film About Films and Criticism, but It’s Also a Film About Human Complexities

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I don’t necessarily know what I expected going into Malcolm and Marie but I remember thinking the film will certainly feature some of the best performances of the year and that is without a doubt the case. Malcolm and Marie is a film about films and criticism, but it’s also a film about human complexities and navigating through them. It’s a film that calls for a variety of different analytical lenses and a film that is masterful with its performances that serve as its greatest strength throughout. And that could sort of vary from person to person. What do people

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‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ Review

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Release Date: August 14, 2015Screenplay: Guy Ritchie, David C. Wilson, Scott Z. Burnsbased on the story by Sam RolfeDirected By: Guy RitchieStarring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki and Hugh Grant I’m dumbfounded by the lack of positivity surrounding this film amongst critics and thus it’s a great reminder of the notion that at this day and age, it appears people see a movie merely to judge it. And thereby, the magic of films is not only overlooked, but we’re essentially taught that nothing matters more than thrilling plots or perhaps heavy action sequences. As an enormous fan of

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