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Andrea’s Angle | “Shortcomings” – Excellent Performances, Story Falls Short
With this film, I was so excited to see it. I love Randall Park in every performance he’s been in and was excited to see his directing. I also was looking forward to seeing Sherry Cola and Justin H. Min, as I love the work they’ve been in. The story sounded compelling, but after watching,…
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Andrea’s Angle | “It Ain’t Over” – Superb Depiction of a Cultural Icon
For me, I’d heard the name Yogi Berra, and I certainly knew of his association with baseball, but I wanted to watch this film to learn more about the man. Yogi Berra (Lawrence Berra) was a cultural icon but not as well known for his skills as he should have been. After watching this superb…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Carmen” – Beautiful Performances, but Confusing
I was really looking forward to this film that reimagines the opera, Carmen. I love classical music and operatic dramas, so I was interested to see what a modern retelling would do with the story. While the dancing and music are beautifully executed, with most of the music original to the film and the actors’…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Return to Seoul” – Emotional Rollercoaster
I love dramas that deal with intense subjects. In this film, the main character Freddie was adopted by a French family and is now trying to figure out who she is and how she fits into her world. After watching the movie, I can tell you it is an emotional rollercoaster as it jumps through…
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Andrea’s Angle | “One Fine Morning” – Fine But Slow
I’ve always had a soft spot for independent foreign films. So when I hear about one, like One Fine Morning, I want to see it. One Fine Morning deals with some difficult topics, including an ailing father and a difficult relationship, so it has potential. The acting is beautiful, and the relationships are explored well,…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Turn Every Page – The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb” – Captures Two Literary Giants
I was intensely curious how a documentary that focuses on writing and books could be engaging. But I found this film one of a kind. Not only is it intensely engaging, but the subjects of the documentary, Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb, are both charming and riveting to watch. The documentary was informative and interesting…
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Andrea’s Angle | “The Son” – Tragic but Flat
In The Son, one of the reasons I was intrigued by the film is that it stars Hugh Jackman, but I was also intrigued by a family struggling with divorce and a son with depression. However, while there were aspects of the film that are thought-provoking and interesting, the focus is not on the son…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 412
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with each other about a variety of things as we try to recover from this cold we both have. We have several guests waiting to be interviewed and want to do justice to them and not have our voices give out in the process. Among the items,…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Living” – Exquisite Performances, Full of Life
When I heard of Living, I heard that it starred Bill Nighy. I’ve always loved any film that Bill Nighy has been in, mostly because of the brilliance of his performances. Whether he is the star or a secondary character, he always brings charm and skill to the films he’s in. After watching Living, I…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 404
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with each other about their activities of last weekend at the Los Angeles International Film Festival. We got to participate in several events for the festival and reconnect with our good friend Patricia Chica and some of the cast members of “Montréal Girls.” We had a little…
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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 be known to the wider world. SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams is very much this type of film. While a visionary in shoe design and within Hollywood, he wasn’t someone I was very familiar with. So…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 387
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with each other about a number of items and articles in the news this last week. As always, we put our spin on these news items and even manage to find the humor in all of them. Some of the items concern Stranger Things, Stephen King, Apple…
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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 song’s origins and much about the creator, Leonard Cohen. So when I heard about this documentary, I was excited to watch it and learn more about Leonard Cohen. I found the documentary a profound and…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 384
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with Zachry Wheeler, author of The Immortal Wake Series, the Max and The Multiverse Series, Max and the Multiverse Shorts, and Puki Horpocket Presents Series of which he has a new entry to chat about. A Phil Short. And if you are familiar with Phil, you are…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 382
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with each other about the Sci-Fi Genre, namely hard sci-fi versus fluff sci-fi, and the entertainment value of both. In that discussion, we talk about several classic films, some new movies, and TV shows. Are they hard sci-fi or fluff? And then we talk about Shlock sci-fi,…
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Andrea’s Angle | “The Phantom of the Open” – Whimsical and Hopeful
I was drawn to this film not because I’m an aficionado of golf but because Mark Rylance’s performances always entertain me. I also loved the story once I read more about Maurice Flitcroft. The game of golf tends to be a game for the elite and those who have the money. Maurice Flitcroft and his…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 376
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with each other about a number of items from News articles to movies and tv shows. Some of the things we chatted about were The Hourglass Throne books are in the wild unexpectedly, our thoughts on The Batman, and The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. A couple…
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Andrea’s Angle | “The Duke” – Quirky and Entertaining
When I read the description of The Duke, it immediately drew me in for two reasons. First, the cast is incredible, and I knew the acting would be without flaw. Second, the plot sounded incredibly entertaining, especially because it was a fictionalized account of a real story. My biggest hope was that it would live…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 369
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with Colin MacDonald of OnStream Productions. Colin just released a new short, Stitches. We ran a press release last week about it and you can watch it there. Colin tells us how he got into film making and the body horror genre as well as a few…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Compartment No. 6” – Beautiful Connections
Has there ever been a time when you were traveling alone? Have you ever been lonely or disconnected? I know I have so I found this story of connection on a train an intriguing premise. After viewing, I found Compartment No. 6 full of beautiful moments of unexpected connections, an unveiling of unusual relationships, and…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 365
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with Tommy Cannon who is one of our contributors who has brought us Dr. Zombie and The Nerdy Chupacabras. We chat about how we met and he became a part of the TG Geeks staff/ family as well as his other projects like Fred the Mustard Packet…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America” – Powerful
While discussions of racism can be uncomfortable, they are critical for understanding what we still need to accomplish as a country and if you count yourself as any kind of ally. So when I saw the description of this film and what it was about, I really wanted to see it and find out what…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Jockey” – Thoughtful Character Story
One of the reasons I really wanted to review Jockey is because it was filmed right here in Phoenix at our very own Turf Paradise. While we don’t get a lot of attention out here for horse racing, it is a beautiful place with a lot of history and it was wonderful to see it…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 360
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with each other about a couple of things we are passionate about; “Star Trek” and “Star Wars” in all incarnations. We do a dive into this season of “Star Trek: Discovery”, the new Star Trek show “Star Trek: Prodigy”, all of which we tried to stay as…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Parallel Mothers” – Compelling Performances
Penelope Cruz is an amazing actress and as soon as I heard she was in this film, I wanted to see it. I also thought the concept was fascinating. In the film, two mothers form a strong bond as they both get ready to give birth. The idea of two women raising children and bonding…
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TG Geeks Webcast Episode 353
The Two Gay Geeks 🏳️🌈 have a chat with Ryan Gebhart about his “Jewel of Life” series and the entry, Shadow of the Lost. Ryan tells us how he got into writing and eventually wound up as an architect in the Washington, DC area, along with all the twists and turns. Have a listen and…
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Andrea’s Angle | “Julia” – A Love Letter to the Chef
When I saw there was going to be a biography about Julia Child, I was excited. Despite not being a great cook, I love cooking shows. Julia Child is the mother of modern cooking shows, the inspiration for rock star chefs, and anyone who loves cooking has heard her name. The film excels at weaving…