Take bits of Frankenstein and Fall of the House of Usher, add a touch of Pygmalion and…well, if I mention the fourth film that comes to mind I’d give away a major plot point of the movie. Trust me that it’s an unusual, messed up concoction of obsession, desire and science that only Pedro Almodóvar could bring to the screen. Based on the novel Mygale (also known as Tarantula) by Thierry Jonquet, The Skin I Live In takes you on a winding, dark road to a conclusion that is repulsive and fascinating. This movie may not be for everyone — Almodóvar can be an acquired taste — but if you’re looking for a jaw-dropping experience, this is the ticket. I only wish it had opened in time for Halloween, since it has a feel that’s tailor-made for that holiday.
Movie Review: Martha Marcy May Marlene
Martha Marcy May Marlene takes a look at a modern-day Manson family, and one girl’s attempt to break free. But you can take the girl out of the cult, but you can’t take the cult out of her head, leading poor little M4 to increasingly outrageous acts of paranoia and terror. But an overwhelming abundance of brilliant performances can’t make up for leaden, choppy storytelling and an ending that makes the final scene from The Sopranos seem like a tidy little package.
Bmore Screening: Jack And Jill – Nov. 9th
Geek for e is back with yet another opportunity for you all to see a Baltimore Movie Screening. This time we have a little Adam Sandler love. His latest movie is Jack and Jill and is aimed and your laughter buttons.
As always make sure you say hi to whomever on our team is writing the review for this one. Also make sure you are there early enough to make sure you get that seat next to the one you love! Or want to love on!
Baltimore Screening: Like Crazy – Nov. 8th
We Geeks have yet another opportunity for you Geeks to get out into the fresh air of downtown Baltimore for a movie screening. Like Crazy from director Drake Doremus is being heralded as one of the years best.
Make sure not to miss this one!
Men bring your ladies, this is a no brainer.
MICHAEL JACKSON: THE LIFE OF AN ICON World Premiere Exclusive Webcast November 2!
In celebration of Universal Studios Entertainment’s Blu-ray and DVD release, Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon, we would like to welcome you and your readers to watch the World Premiere in London LIVE on Nov. 2nd via Livestream.
The two-hour live event begins at 1:45PM ET / 5:45 GMT with red carpet coverage and interviews with family and friends closest to Michael.
Geek for e wants to invite you to watch live but also to enjoy it on Blu-ray DVD as we have a few copies to give away to you all!
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Baltimore Screening: Martha Marcy May Marlene – Nov 2nd
We Geeks have a solid film for you all this week. Make sure to mark your calendars for this coming Wednesday (Sorry for the late notice) for an upcoming award buzz film.
Make sure you show up early and get in that line! See you all there!
So who wants in?
Movie Review: The Rum Diary (R)
Somewhere in a hereafter paradise, writer Hunter S. Thompson is smiling. Why? Because a trusted and loyal friend like Johnny Depp kept true to his word and adapted his age old novel into a crafty, witty and stimulatingly produced film. Let’s be clear here, if you’re looking for a fun ride in the sunny tropics with Depp channeling Captain Jack of ‘Pirates’ fame, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you want a thought provoking, mental imaginarium of the wondrous celebration of writer bringing ink to quill, you will love this movie, and you’ll walk away like me thinking actor Michael Rispoli just earned his first Academy award nomination (for Supporting Actor).
Movie Review — Anonymous
“To see Anonymous or not to see Anonymous: that is the question“…no.
“Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to speak about Anonymous“…and, no.
“Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by Anonymous“…oh God, no.
Oh bugger. The course of true critique never did run smooth, and I’m no Shakespeare. So let me just say, in my own words, that Anonymous is the official starting bell for the Oscar race this year. It’s a wild and crazy, swords and swagger, love and lust look at how Shakespeare maybe-coulda-possibly come up with all those wonderful plays, sonnets and poems. And the movie is wonderful itsownself; it’s as dazzling a story as anything Shakespeare could have come up with. Huzzah!
Movie Review: In Time
Forget Logan’s Run, where the state kills you off at age 30 and you leave a pretty corpse. In the world of In Time, you stop aging at age 25. Not to shabby, right? Unfortunately, you’re dead by 26, unless you’re able to “earn” a longer life. Salaries, interest rates, food and shelter, all are measured out by seconds, minutes, hours…and for the wealthy that can afford it, months and years. (Suddenly my latte addiction seems unimportant. “Caffeine will take years off your life”, indeed.) So the wealthy can live forever, while the poor are reduced to living in ghettos and running everywhere to save what little time they have. And hey, wouldn’t you want to live forever if you looked like Justin Timberlake or Amanda Seyfried?
Movie Review: Take Shelter
Ever since the world began it seems there have been people telling us that the end times are a’coming. Nowadays we laugh them off as quacks, or chalk it up to a brain disorder. But what if the visions of earth’s fiery doom are happening to you? How could you tell if you’re slipping away from reality, or the 21st Century’s Noah? Take Shelter is a look at one man’s balancing act between insanity and prophecy, and it’s quite simply an amazing piece of work.
