Today the subject on the table is Fall, a tense and self-contained survival thriller directed by Scott Mann, which sees an ex-climber named Becky in a depressive episode after her husband dies in a climbing accident. In an effort to raise her spirits, her friend Hunter suggests that they both […]
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Reservoir Dogs (1992) Surprisingly Emotional and Effortlessly Cool Crime Classic (Blu-Ray Review)
CONTAINS SPOILERS Hello Geek Show, and welcome once again! Today I’m looking at another recent re-release on Blu-Ray, but instead of an underappreciated historical gem or unearthed Japanese monster movies from the 50s, it’s a much more widely-known film, generally accepted to be a classic. It’s Quentin Tarantino’s first feature […]
Doctor Who – The Power Of The Doctor (2022)(TV Review)
I have discussed Doctor Who plenty of times, doing pieces on each of Jodie Whittaker’s series, but the first specific episode review of Doctor Who I did was way back in January 2018, when I covered the recent Twice Upon A Time, the final episode for both Peter Capaldi as […]
Opinion Piece: Why I Think Better Call Saul Was Overrated
CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR BOTH BETTER CALL SAUL AND BREAKING BAD. I WILL BE DISCUSSING BOTH IN DETAIL. Hello everyone, it’s Alex here, and I’ll start by asking a question: have you ever watched something that is critically lauded, heralded as a work of greatness, and just felt completely isolated from […]
Monster (2003) Brutal and Beautifully Performed Serial Killer Psychodrama (Blu-Ray Review)
Hello everyone, it’s Alex here, and this is the first non-Classic Film Kid piece I’ve ever done, so I now have free reign to talk about whatever I want. So of course I begin with innocence and purity by reviewing a film about serial killer Aileen Wuornos in a life […]
Classic Film Kid: The Godfather (1972) & Part II (1974)(Review)
Hello everyone, it’s the Classic Film Kid and I’ve decided that this will be the last article I do under that name. I am still going to keep writing, never fear, but I’ve always had the itch to talk about more things other than classic films and considering I am […]
Classic Film Kid Vs. Doctor Who Flux (2021)
Hello everyone, it’s the Classic Film Kid back again to talk about the most recent series of Doctor Who, titled Flux! MILD SPOILER ALERT In the weeks running up to Christmas, Whovians sat down to watch the final full series for the current doctor, Jodie Whittaker, and showrunner Chris Chibnall, […]
Classic Film Kid: Modern Times (1936)(Review)
Hello everyone, welcome to another review from the Classic Film Kid! Today we are travelling back to the 1930s and covering Modern Times – one of the most iconic films written by, directed and starring the legendary Charlie Chaplin. This silent film explores his iconic Little Tramp character navigating his […]
Classic Film Kid – Down by Law (1986)
Hi guys, it’s the Classic Film Kid back again! Today we’ll be covering a recent re-release from Criterion, that of the 1986 Jim Jarmusch film Down By Law, starring Tom Waits as Zack and John Lurie as Jack, two men who are thrown in prison for crimes they didn’t commit, […]
The Damned (1969) Classic Film Kid Review
Note: Since The Damned has only been out on Blu-Ray for a few weeks, I will try and keep this as light on spoilers as I can. Hello everyone, the Classic Film Kid is back with another review of a recent Blu-Ray release of a forgotten gem, in this case, […]