Hamish Downie’s Playlist for December 2022
Hamish Downie has a new type of column that started backing December as his Holiday playlist. It was so popular...
Film
Andrea’s Angle | “Violent Night” – Santa Slays
I love Christmas movies. I also happen to love Die Hard and firmly state it is a Christmas movie. So...
Andrea’s Angle | “Nanny” – Beautiful and Strange
I was wildly interested in Nanny. It looked unusual and different. I also have found Anna Diop mesmerizing in other...
Ben’s Holiday Breakdown | “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special”
A young Peter Quill and Kraglin are chatting about a holiday called Christmas. Yondu shows up and tells them he’ll...
Ben’s Breakdown | Thanksgiving “Frasier” Episode (The Apparent Trap)
We continue on in ThanksGiving mode with an episode of the hit series "Frasier". As we enter into this holiday...
Ben’s Breakdown | “Mad About You” (Giblets for Murray)
As we enter into this holiday season, we have decided to share once more many of the articles we have...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Fabelmans” – Breathtaking Performances
I grew up with Steven Spielberg movies. As soon as I read the description of this semi-autobiographical film, I knew...
Andrea’s Angle | “Bones and All” – Ghoulish Love Story
From the very moment I saw the trailers, I wanted to see this film. Not only was the concept fascinating,...
Andrea’s Angle | “She Said” – Powerful Performances
First and foremost, as a woman, I wanted to see the dramatic presentation of this story. I hoped that it...
Andrea’s Angle | “SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams” – Visually Stunning
I love seeing films that give me insight into the history of a time or highlight visionaries that might not...
Andrea’s Angle | “Good Night Oppy” – Sublime Depiction of Human Endeavor
Good Night Oppy is amongst that rare breed, a documentary that is as fascinating and endearing as any fiction film....
Andrea’s Angle | “Armageddon Time” – Brilliant Coming-of-Age Story
When I watched the trailers for Armageddon Time, one of the first things that captivated me was that it depicted...
“A Tricky Treat” | A Short Film by Patricia Chica
Editor Note: The Two Gay Geeks are taking a little vacation and we are re-posting a few Halloween Treats for...
Ben’s Breakdown | “Out of Body” Delivers Fun and Ghostly Goodness! For Halloween
Editor Note: The Two Gay Geeks are taking a little vacation and are reposting some goodness from the past just...
Ben’s Breakdown | “TÁR” is a Masterpiece That is Both Horrifying and Beautiful
Lydia Tár is a composer and world-class conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic. She is one of those rare conductors who...
Ben’s “Gay” Breakdown | “Bros” Sets a New Bar for Romantic Comedies
Meet Bobby Leiber. Bobby is an openly gay man, brimming with self-confidence, has an incredibly snarky attitude, and has a...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Silent Twins” – Evocative Performances
I found the idea of these real-life silent twins intriguing. I was especially interested in the fact that Letitia Wright...
Universal Releases New Trailer for “The Fabelmans” in Select Theaters November 11
The Two Gay Geeks received this press release from our good friend, Leigh at Frost Communications. A new film from...
Ben’s Breakdown | CoKoCon 2022: Apocalypse Later Roadshow
One of the highlights of CoKoCon this year is the Apocalypse Later Roadshow film festival put on by Hal Astell....
Andrea’s Angle | “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul” – Skillful Satire, Magnetic Performances
I happen to like satire, especially if it is done well. Satire is designed to make you think, make you...
Andrea’s Angle | “Three Thousand Years of Longing” – Vividly Romantic
I knew as soon as I watched the first trailer for this film that I wanted to see it. Starring...
Andrea’s Angle | “Breaking” – Emotional and Commanding Acting
When I first heard of Breaking, I was interested due to two reasons, John Boyega and Michael Kenneth Williams. For John...
Ben’s Breakdown | “Montréal Girls” is a Crowning Achievement for Patricia Chica
Films that deal with self-discovery are not new. From high art to pop culture, seeing protagonists achieve their potential and...
Andrea’s Angle | “Beast” – Thrilling Action
I have loved Idris Elba since Pacific Rim. I was thrilled to get the chance to review this film because...
Ben’s Breakdown | Superhero Surprises can be found in “Secret Headquarters”
Imagine being a kid with divorced parents. Even worse, your father is constantly absent and missing out on his visitation...
Andrea’s Angle | “Easter Sunday” – Family Mad Funny
When I watched the trailer for this one, I thought it would be funny. Jo Koy is not a comic...
Ben’s Book Breakdown | Seth MacFarlane shines with “The Orville: Sympathy for the Devil.”
The setting is New York City, and it is not long after the end of World War I. A woman...
Andrea’s Angle | “Vengeance” – Profound and Surprising
When I watched the trailer and saw that B.J.Novak wrote the film, I really wanted to see the movie mostly...
Ben’s “Gay” Book Breakdown | Morgan Brice Strikes Paranormal Gold “Again”
Gail Z. Martin, aka Morgan Brice, continues to be one of those authors whose work excites me to distraction. Among...
Andrea’s Angle | “Nope” – Wildly Entertaining, Intelligent
I have wanted to see this movie since the first trailers came out. Jordan Peele is acknowledged as an excellent...
Andrea’s Angle | “Anything’s Possible” – Authentic Acting
With the film Anything’s Possible, I was excited because the film has Billy Porter in his debut as a director....
Ben’s Breakdown | “Thor: Love and Thunder” is more of an Uneven Blunder
For many years Marvel Studios ruled from the mountaintops when it came to comic book superhero movies. Starting with the...
Andrea’s Angle | “Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris” – Lovely and Romantic
When I heard both the description of this movie and that Leslie Manville was starring, I immediately wanted to see...
Andrea’s Angle | “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, A Journey, A Song” – Profound and Moving Tribute
Most people have heard the song “Hallelujah,” especially given its worldwide popularity and haunting quality. But I hadn’t known the...
Andrea’s Angle | “Don’t Make Me Go” – Unexpected and Emotional
I’ve been a fan of John Cho for years, since his days in the Harold and Kumar films. Having seen...
Ben’s Breakdown | “1776” (1972) | Old Classics?…Newly Reviewed
Editor: As part of the Two Gay Geeks' July 4th celebration (Yes, today is July 5th , but since we released...
Andrea’s Angle | “Minions: The Rise of Gru” Hits All the Right Notes
I loved the “Despicable Me” films and the first “Minions” movie. While they are billed as children’s films, there is...
Andrea’s Angle | “Mr. Malcolm’s List” – Delightfully Witty
I have a fondness for romances. While I love stories with every type of relationship and genre, a good romance...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Black Phone” Calls it in with Ominous and Masterful Restraint
From the very moment I saw the trailer, I wanted to see The Black Phone. Not only does it feature...
Andrea’s Angle | “Brian and Charles” – Quirky and Fun
When I read the description and saw the trailer, this film looked like it would be interesting and fun. While...
Andrea’s Angle | “Jurassic World Dominion” – Entertaining But Repetitive
Ever since the original Jurassic movie in 1993, I’ve loved the films, even the reboot of Jurassic World. I was...
