One should never apologize for who one is. This is the repository for novelist E. Magill's reviews of classic science-fiction, comic book movies, slasher flicks, Gojira, and more, but he does not hide from what he is, first and foremost: a geek. Take his opinions with as many grains of salt as you need, and please enjoy your stay.

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Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu - Book Review The Geek takes a bloody stab at the first lesbian vampire. [9/3/2023]

2001: A Space Odyssey (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review Despite being overshadowed by Kubrick's film, Clarke's original novel has plenty to offer. [5/31/2018] 2010: Odyssey Two (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review This sequel is superior to its predecessor in almost every way. [6/14/2018] 2061: Odyssey Three (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review Despite a wealth of intriguing ideas and conceptual science, the third odyssey just isn't as good. [6/28/2018] 3001: The Final Odyssey (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review Frank Poole is revived a thousand years after his apparent death to show us the state of things in one of Clarke's most detailed portraits of the future. [7/5/2018] 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne - Sci-Fi Classic Review This surprisingly accurate prediction of submarine life is both a great novel and a fatally flawed one. [3/14/2019] The Adventures of Lucky Starr - Summer of Asimov I We launch the first Summer of Asimov with a series of young adult mystery/sci-fi novels about a Space Ranger. [5/21/2020] The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton - Sci-Fi Classic Review While not Crichton's finest work, this sci-fi medical thriller set the mold by which his ultra-successful career would be formed. [3/28/2019] Anthem by Ayn Rand - Sci-Fi Classic Review The dystopic tale of Equality 7-2521 is an exceptional work that doesn't deserve the baggage of its author. [3/7/2019] Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany - Sci-Fi Classic Review This is a work of startling genius, but it's not for the uninitiated. [11/14/2019] The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney - Sci-Fi Classic Review Our collective pod people paranoia can be traced back to this eminent classic. [11/22/2018] Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - Sci-Fi Classic Review A world without suffering or conflict might just be more terrifying than the alternative. [9/27/2018] The Caves of Steel - Summer of Asimov I The first robot novel is a brisk paperback thriller that finds a good harmony between pulpy fun and intelligent science-fiction. [6/11/2020] Chapterhouse: Dune by Frank Herbert - Sci-Fi Classic Review We finally come to the end of Frank Herbert's Dune. [2/6/2020] Childhood's End (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review Arguably Clarke's first significant work of fiction, this unusual alien arrival tale contains early iterations of some of his most important ideas. [5/10/2018] Children of Dune by Frank Herbert - Sci-Fi Classic Review While still not quite as excellent as the original, this sequel is a brilliant follow-up that sticks true to its roots in all the right ways. [1/9/2020] The City and the Stars (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review The twin dystopias of Diaspar and Lys show us Clarke at his most imaginative and untethered, where his sci-fi instincts lean toward fantasy. [5/24/2018] The Complete Robot - Summer of Asimov I Here are the stories that fleshed out The Three Laws of Robotics, Asimov's most enduring legacy. [5/28/2020] The Currents of Space - Summer of Asimov I The Galactic Empire Trilogy finally finds its groove. [8/6/2020] Dr. Bloodmoney by Philip K. Dick - Sci-Fi Classic Review One can never really be prepared for the weirdness of Philip K. Dick. [11/19/2020] The Door into Summer (Summer of Heinlein) - Book Review Heinlein's breezy time travel novel is one of his most impressive works. [7/11/2019] Dune by Frank Herbert - Sci-Fi Classic Review This is one of the greatest novels ever written. Full stop. [11/28/2019] Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert - Sci-Fi Classic Review It's an essential book in the series, but nevertheless a disappointing follow-up to the superior original. [12/19/2019] Ender's Game - Book Review Thanks to his new iPhone and Audible, the Unapologetic Geek has gotten a chance to listen to a sci-fi classic: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. [4/7/2008] Eye in the Sky by Philip K. Dick - Sci-Fi Classic Review This early work by the psychedelic sci-fi master is a great concept that shows immense potential, but it's not for everyone. [5/23/2019] "Farewell to the Master" by Harry Bates - Sci-Fi Classic Review The story that inspired The Day the Earth Stood Still is pretty neat, though quite different from what you'd expect. [1/10/2019] Forward the Foundation - Summer of Asimov II Even though it's another prequel, this is Asimov's incredible final testament to his life's work, through the cypher of Hari Seldon. [7/29/2021] Foundation - Summer of Asimov II Writing a series of futuristic short stories riffing off the fall of the Roman Empire, Asimov built one of the greatest landmarks in science-fiction. [6/10/2021] Foundation and Earth - Summer of Asimov II The Foundation series has one final puzzle to solve. [9/2/2021] Foundation and Empire - Summer of Asimov II This is the end of an Empire, and the fall of a Foundation. [6/17/2021] Foundation's Edge - Summer of Asimov II It's not the best of the series, but it is a worthy addition. [8/12/2021] The Fountains of Paradise (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review Unfairly treated as little more than space elevator advocacy, this is Clarke's most personal and passionate novel. [8/2/2018] Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Sci-Fi Classic Review The Geek reviews the first science-fiction novel. [10/1/2020] The Further Adventures of Lucky Starr - Summer of Asimov II We kick off the second Summer of Asimov with the second half of his juvenile mystery series. [6/3/2021] God Emperor of Dune by Frank Herbert - Sci-Fi Classic Review As an extended thought experiment about the future of Dune, this book is both intriguingly dense in subject matter and mind-numbingly light on story. [1/23/2020] The Gods Themselves - Summer of Asimov I Asimov deals in aliens and parallel universes in this mind-bending three-part novel. [8/13/2020] The Hammer of God (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review As a bonafide master near the end of his career, Clarke goes with a playful tone when describing a potential apocalypse. [8/16/2018] Heretics of Dune by Frank Herbert - Sci-Fi Classic Review This is by far the most action-packed novel in Frank Herbert's series. [1/30/2020] I am Legend by Richard Matheson - Sci-Fi Classic Review While certainly qualifying as horror, this post-apocalyptic vampire classic is a scientific parable with a killer twist. [8/28/2020] The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells - Sci-Fi Classic Review The science-fiction grandfather's most iconic villain is a good starting point for people interested in H.G. Wells' work. [9/19/2019] The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells - Sci-Fi Classic Review Wells' most visceral and horrifying novel is as thematically deep as it is thrilling. [4/18/2019] The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin - Sci-Fi Classic Review This reality-warping homage to Philip K. Dick and Taoism has a lot of personal meaning for the Geek. [12/3/2020] The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin - Sci-Fi Classic Review Ursula Le Guin's 1969 exploration of gender and Taoism is as relevant today as the day it was published. [9/20/2018] Logan's Run by William F. Nolan & George Clayton Johnson - Sci-Fi Classic Review The novel might have a better story than the film, but it goes by so quick, it never has time to mature into something great. [9/5/2019] "The Man Who Walked Home" by James Tiptree, Jr. - Sci-Fi Classic Review The Geek reads a story by one of the most fascinating sci-fi writers of the Twentieth Century. [4/23/2020] Memoirs of an Invisible Man by H.F. Saint - Sci-Fi Classic Review A flawed novel, Saint's retelling of The Invisible Man is still a classic in its own right. [10/24/2019] "Mimsy Were the Borogoves" by Lewis Padgett - Sci-Fi Classic Review Toys from the future set the stage for a frightening fantasy full of profound ideas. [1/21/2021] The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (Summer of Heinlein) - Book Review If you can only read one Heinlein novel, make it this one. [8/8/2019] The Naked Sun - Summer of Asimov I This accidentally prescient follow-up to The Caves of Steel is an improvement over its predecessor. [6/18/2020] Nemesis - Summer of Asimov II It may not be Asimov's best work, but don't let Nemesis convince you he is anything other than one of the greatest sci-fi writers of all time. [9/23/2021] Neuromancer by William Gibson - Sci-Fi Classic Review This week, we look at the prophetic technofuturist noir novel that gave birth to cyberpunk. [11/8/2018] "Nightfall" - Summer of Asimov II It is one of the greatest short stories of the 20th Century, full stop. [9/9/2021] Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell - Sci-Fi Classic Review The definitive work of dystopian fiction is essential reading for the modern world, but it's often misappropriated. [7/7/2022] The Number of the Beast (Summer of Heinlein) - Book Review The Geek sums up what he's learned about Heinlein and touches on one of the master's most notorious missteps. [8/15/2019] Pebble in the Sky - Summer of Asimov I It's a bit clunky, but as first novels go, this introduction to the Galactic Empire is entertaining enough. [7/23/2020] Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle - Sci-Fi Classic Review The novel doesn't deserve to be overshadowed by the franchise it birthed. [9/30/2021] Prelude to Foundation - Summer of Asimov II It's a well-written adventure with much to praise, but some of the retconning is hard to forgive. [7/8/2021] The Puppet Masters (Summer of Heinlein) - Book Review While flawed, this prototypical alien invasion story is one of Heinlein's best early works. [6/20/2019] The Rama Sequels (Summer of Clarke) - Book Reviews The follow-ups to Rendezvous with Rama, written in collaboration with Gentry Lee, are inferior to the original but not without merit. [7/19/2018] Rendezvous with Rama (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review It's finally time to dive into my personal favorite of the sci-fi master's novels. [7/12/2018] Robots and Empire - Summer of Asimov I The final robot novel is more thematically dense than it might appear, but is it really more than just a bridging episode between two bigger stories? [7/9/2020] The Robots of Dawn - Summer of Asimov I Asimov begins tying his robots into his other series in a mixed bag of a novel. [6/25/2020] Rocket Ship Galileo (Summer of Heinlein) - Book Review With this early juvenile about kids fighting space Nazis on the moon, the Geek kicks off his exploration of another Big Three sci-fi giant. [6/6/2019] Second Foundation - Summer of Asimov II The search for another Foundation at the other end of the galaxy proves to be a nigh impossible task but an exciting adventure. [6/24/2021] "The Sentinel" by Arthur C. Clarke - Sci-Fi Classic Review The Geek reviews one of Clarke's earliest and most significant short stories. [11/12/2020] Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut - Sci-Fi Classic Review Vonnegut uses science-fiction to highlight the absurdity of war. [4/16/2020] Somewhere in Time by Richard Matheson - Sci-Fi Classic Review The Geek finally gets around to writing about one of his childhood heroes. [2/13/2020] The Songs of Distant Earth (Summer of Clarke) - Book Review The ideas in Clarke's post-Earth saga are fascinating, but the story is weak. [8/9/2018] Starman Jones (Summer of Heinlein) - Book Review It may or may not be Heinlein's best juvenile, but either way, it's an important stepping stone in his career. [7/4/2019] The Stars, Like Dust - Summer of Asimov I The Geek dissects the grandmaster's least favorite Asimov novel. [7/30/2020] Starship Troopers (Summer of Heinlein) - Book Review Deeply provocative and easily misunderstood, Starship Troopers is arguably Heinlein's most influential work. [7/18/2019] Stranger in a Strange Land (Summer of Heinlein) - Book Review Heinlein's most famous novel deals with aliens, hippy religion, and the sexual revolution. [8/1/2019] The Time Machine by H.G. Wells - Sci-Fi Classic Review What makes this prototypical time travel tale so important? [8/30/2018] The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells - Sci-Fi Classic Review In a career filled with massively influential science-fiction novels, this is Wells' most important work. [4/30/2020] "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell - Sci-Fi Classic Review The story that inspired John Carpenter's The Thing is also responsible for birthing an entire subgenre of sci-fi. [10/4/2018] The Word for World is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin - Sci-Fi Classic Review Despite being atypically one-dimensional and preachy, this is undoubtedly one of Le Guin's most important works. [11/21/2019]

2001: A Space Odyssey (Summer of Clarke) - Movie Review Clarke and Kubrick collaborated to make one of the most important films ever made, and it changed them both forever. [6/7/2018] 2010: The Year We Make Contact (Summer of Clarke) - Movie Review Peter Hyams' film isn't in the same league as Kubrick's, but it's nonetheless a worthy adaptation of Clarke's work. [6/21/2018] 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Walt Disney's legendary film adaptation is arguably better than Jules Verne's novel. [3/21/2019] Alien - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review How have I been reviewing classic sci-fi movies for so long without writing about Ridley Scott's Alien? [3/5/2020] Aliens - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Ripley becomes the ultimate badass in this James Cameron masterpiece. [3/12/2020] The Andromeda Strain (1971) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The first blockbuster Crichton adaptation is not a bad film, but the Geek takes issue with it. [4/4/2019] The Andromeda Strain (2008) - TV Review Though the miniseries based on Crichton's novel improves upon many of the story's flaws, it adds plenty of its own. [4/11/2019] Battle for the Planet of the Apes - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review A good concept is ruined by terrible execution. [11/11/2021] Beneath the Planet of the Apes - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The original is a hard act to follow. [10/21/2021] Bicentennial Man (film) - Summer of Asimov I Hollywood's first stab at a big budget adaptation of Asimov's work misses the mark. [6/4/2020] Body Snatchers - Movie Review The 1993 adaptation of Finney's novel plays like a B-movie desperately trying to be taken seriously. [12/12/2018] Bride of Frankenstein - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The Geek has an unpopular opinion regarding which James Whale Frankenstein film is better. [10/15/2020] Childhood's End (Summer of Clarke) - TV Review As adaptations go, the Syfy Channel version of Childhood's End makes more improvements than you'd expect, but it stumbles a few times as well. [5/17/2018] Conquest of the Planet of the Apes - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The darkest and most violent entry is also one of the best. [11/4/2021] Creature from the Black Lagoon - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The last of the original Universal Monsters emerges in a film that is more than just a classic. [4/15/2021] The Creature Walks Among Us - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review It's a weird follow-up for the Gill-Man, but in its own right, this is a surprisingly good film. [5/13/2021] The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review One cannot overstate the importance of its legacy. [1/17/2019] The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008) - Movie Review The Geek pulls no punches when deconstructing this atrocious remake. [1/24/2019] Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review If anything, the Geek loves this sequel even more. [2/3/2022] Destination Moon (Summer of Heinlein) - Movie Review The film that kicked off the golden age of sci-fi cinema is also an important milestone for Heinlein. [6/13/2019] Dune (1984) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review It's a flawed film to be sure, but there are good reasons it has become a cult classic. [12/5/2019] Escape from the Planet of the Apes - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This is a much better sequel. [10/28/2021] Forbidden Planet - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The Geek celebrates his 500th article with a review of the greatest science-fiction film of the 1950's. [5/16/2019] Frank Herbert's Children of Dune - TV Review It is a significant improvement over the first Dune miniseries, but it has its own share of problems. [1/16/2020] Frank Herbert's Dune (2000) - TV Review This Sci-Fi Channel miniseries has a sterling reputation, but the Geek can't figure out why. [12/12/2019] Frankenstein (1931) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The 1931 film adaptation of Mary Shelley's novel is arguably more important and influential. [10/8/2020] Frankenstein: The True Story - Movie Review The three-hour made-for-TV movie is interesting and different, but also flawed and overlong. [10/22/2020] The Ghost of Frankenstein - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The fourth entry in the classic Universal Frankenstein franchise is where it devolves into formulaic mediocrity. [3/4/2021] Hollow Man - Movie Review Paul Verhoeven's attempt to salvage his career with an updated adaptation of Wells' novel fails on every level but one. [10/17/2019] I am Legend - Movie Review A mixed bag of a film that isn't terrible, the Will Smith version of Matheson's novel isn't very good either. [9/17/2020] I, Robot (film) - Summer of Asimov I The Geek gets on his soapbox to defend the best Asimov film adaptation to date. [7/16/2020] The Invasion - Movie Review The most recent adaptation of Finney's novel is flawed, but filled with good ideas. [12/20/2018] Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review You're next! You're next! You're next! [11/29/2018] Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Be wary of anyone who says this isn't the best Body Snatchers film. They can't be trusted. [12/6/2018] Invisible Agent - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This is the most uneven entry in the classic Invisible Man franchise, but it's also the most financially successful. [3/11/2021] The Invisible Man (1933) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Claude Rains' amazing performance makes up for any failings in this vintage Universal monster movie adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel. [9/26/2019] The Invisible Man (2020) - Movie Review It's harrowing and well-made, but it's not much fun. [2/28/2020] The Invisible Man Returns - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review It might not be as groundbreaking as the original, but it is certainly entertaining. [10/3/2019] The Invisible Man's Revenge - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review A reboot that aims to get back to basics, this entry in the Universal franchise is unfortunately uninspired. [3/18/2021] The Invisible Woman (1940) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The third entry in Universal's monster movie franchise is, weirdly enough, a situational comedy. [10/10/2019] The Island of Dr. Moreau (1977) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This 1977 adaptation of Wells' novel, starring Burt Lancaster and Michael York, doesn't get the recognition it deserves. [5/9/2019] The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) - Movie Review As trainwrecks go, this bizarre adaptation of Wells' classic is pretty entertaining. [5/2/2019] Island of Lost Souls - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Wells may have hated this pre-Code horror film, so salacious and controversial it was banned all over the globe, but it is a bonafide classic. [4/25/2019] John Carpenter's The Thing - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The 1982 version of The Thing has endured for over thirty years because it reflects one of the darkest aspects of the human condition. [10/18/2018] The Last Man on Earth (1964) - Movie Review It might be the most faithful Hollywood adaptation of Matheson's I am Legend, but it's still not a very good movie. [9/3/2020] The Last Mimzy - Movie Review Turning the source material into a generic family film is an unforgivable waste of potential. [1/28/2021] The Lathe of Heaven (1980) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This micro-budget PBS production is pretty good, all things considered. [12/10/2020] Lathe of Heaven (2002) - Movie Review Despite some good acting and an interesting atmosphere, this version makes several unusual changes that ruin the story. [1/7/2021] Logan's Run - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This is a flawed but important film that is best kept separate from the novel. [9/12/2019] Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Movie Review This is an absurd and anvillicious little film, but I love it nonetheless. [10/29/2020] Memoirs of an Invisible Man - Movie Review John Carpenter's adaptation of H.F. Saint's novel does some things right, but ultimately fails to live up to its premise. [10/31/2019] Metropolis - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review One of the first full-length science-fiction films of all time is also one of the most important. [2/21/2019] Nightfall (1988) - Summer of Asimov II The story deserved far better than this. [9/16/2021] The Omega Man - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review It's the least faithful adaptation, but it's probably the most entertaining. [9/10/2020] Planet of the Apes (1968) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This is a masterclass in film adaptation. [10/14/2021] Planet of the Apes (2001) - Movie Review Tim Burton's re-building of the property is not structurally sound enough to make for a good movie. [12/9/2021] The Puppet Masters (Summer of Heinlein) - Movie Review Though it tries to be true to the novel, this forgettable 90's flick loses everything that separates The Puppet Masters from generic schlock. [6/27/2019] Revenge of the Creature - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review A good example of a bad sequel, this movie is big on potential but small on delivery. [5/6/2021] Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Does the second reboot hold true to the franchise? [12/23/2021] Slaughterhouse-Five - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This 1972 film adaptation of Vonnegut's anti-war satire is surprisingly good. [8/20/2020] Somewhere in Time - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The movie is better than the book. [2/20/2020] Son of Frankenstein - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review A rare good third entry in a franchise, Son of Frankenstein captures the feel of its predecessors, even if it kind of misses the point. [2/18/2021] Starship Troopers (Summer of Heinlein) - Movie Review Thrown together from an unrelated script and directed by someone who hated the novel, this film is an offense to the source material. [7/25/2019] The Thing (2011) - Movie Review As THINGTOBER nears its conclusion, we consider the most terrifying thing of all: bad visual effects. [10/25/2018] The Thing from Another World - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This early creature feature might have little in common with the source material, but it's still worthy of its classic status. [10/11/2018] "The Things" by Peter Watts - Short Story Review THINGTOBER has been held over one week so we can get the Thing's perspective on all this. [11/1/2018] The Time Machine (1960) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review George Pal's 1960 film adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic both honors and alters a timeless tale. [9/6/2018] The Time Machine (2002) - Movie Review The Geek looks for things to appreciate about 2002's remake of the 1960 classic. [9/13/2018] War for the Planet of the Apes - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Five years before giving us The Batman, writer/director Matt Reeves gave us another masterpiece that competes for title of best in its franchise. [3/10/2022] The War of the Worlds (1953) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Arguably the best H.G. Wells film adaptation ever made. [5/7/2020] War of the Worlds (2005) - Movie Review I may have liked it in 2005, but in 2020, Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds isn't a particularly great movie. [5/14/2020]

10 Cloverfield Lane - Movie Review Alfred Hitchcock meets Rod Serling in this 'spiritual sibling' to 2008's most successful giant monster flick. [3/16/2016] 2008 Fall/Winter Movies The Geek reviews eleven movies released in the last stretch of 2008. [2/9/2009] 2008 Summer Movies The Geek reviews Iron Man, Prince Caspian, The Incredible Hulk, Wall-E, Wanted, Hancock, Hellboy II, The Dark Knight, and The X-Files: I Want to Believe. [8/4/2008] The 2008-2009 Season - TV Review The Geek reviews the most recent seasons of 24, Dollhouse, Heroes, House, Lost, and Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles. [6/1/2009] The 2009-2010 Season - TV Review The Geek reviews the latest seasons of 24, Criminal Minds, Heroes, House, Lost, and V. [5/25/2010] Alien by Alan Dean Foster - Book Review Should fans of Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror masterpiece give this novelization their attention? The Geek weighs in. [8/29/2019] Alien³ - Movie Review The third entry in the Alien series is a bad sequel, but it's not a bad film. [3/19/2020] Alien: Covenant - Movie Review Ridley Scott's prequel sequel is the best Alien movie in thirty years. [4/9/2020] Alien: Resurrection - Movie Review The fourth entry in the Alien franchise is kind of a disaster, but it has some redeeming qualities. [3/26/2020] The Alienist - Book Review The Geek prepares for the upcoming TNT limited series with a review of one of his all-time favorite novels. [1/18/2018] The Alienist - TV Review TNT's much anticipated adaptation of Caleb Carr's novel has finally aired. Does the Geek approve? [3/29/2018] Avatar - Movie Review It's ironic that something so groundbreaking can also be mind-numbingly unoriginal. [12/22/2009] The Avengers - Movie Review After years of anticipation, Marvel's ensemble epic is finally here. Is it worth the wait? [5/8/2012] Avengers: Infinity War - Movie Review Thanos and Marvel Studios have finally revealed their plan, and it's a doozy. [5/3/2018] Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Movie Review Severely flawed but beautifully shot, DC's long-awaited cinematic title bout is a mixed bag of awesomeness and mediocrity. [3/31/2016] Blade Runner 2049 - Movie Review After thirty-five years, is this sequel too-little-too-late, or is Blade Runner 2049 destined to become an important cultural milestone that lives up to its predecessor? [10/12/2017] Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Movie Review Captain America returns for his second stand-alone movie, and the Geek is pleased. [4/4/2014] Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu - Book Review The Geek takes a bloody stab at the first lesbian vampire. [9/3/2023] The Child's Play Reviews (Slasher Summer) Can an evil doll really deserve to be lumped in with the likes of Freddy and Leatherface? Yes, yes he can. [7/27/2017] Cloverfield - Movie Review Is J.J. Abrams' highly anticipated monster movie worth the price of admission, or is it just a rehash of Godzilla and The Blair Witch Project? [1/28/2008] The Cloverfield Paradox - Movie Review The first two Cloverfield movies surpass their own genre identities in remarkable ways. Can the third installment continue the trend? [2/8/2018] Cult of Chucky - Movie Review Thirty years on, and Chucky's still having a bloody good time, but making a worthy sequel is anything but child's play. [10/19/2017] Daredevil, Season 2 - TV Review The Punisher and Elektra highlight a strong sophomore effort from Netflix's flagship Marvel series. [3/21/2016] Dawn of the Planet of the Apes - Movie Review Apes and man go to war. [7/16/2014] The Defenders, Season 1 - TV Review They're no Avengers, but they have their moments. [8/18/2017] Enigma: Seven Lives Many Faces - Album Review Michael Cretu proves with his seventh Enigma album that his work is still relevant and important, even if they don't play his stuff on the radio anymore. [3/17/2009] Ex Machina - Movie Review Ex Machina is one of the most intelligent and gorgeously shot science-fiction films in recent memory. [4/28/2015] Freedom by Jonathan Franzen - Book Review Freedom is being hailed as the modern Great American Novel, so important that even the president is reading it. Does the Geek agree? [9/14/2010] The Friday the 13th Reviews (Slasher Summer) The Slasher Summer moves to Crystal Lake to study the legacy of one Jason Vorhees. [6/22/2017] The Gamera Trilogy Review During Japan's Heisei era, a trio of Gamera films were released that should silence all of the giant turtle's detractors. [8/23/2018] The Godzilla Reviews The Geek kicks off Godzilla month by reviewing all 28 Toho Godzilla movies (along with that American imposter from '98). [4/22/2014] Godzilla (2014) - Movie Review After the long build-up here at emagill.com, it's safe to say my expectations for Godzilla's latest entry were high, and yet they were still exceeded. [6/3/2014] Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) - Movie Review The Geek reviews the latest in Legendary's MonsterVerse, a movie that sacrifices gritty realism for giant monster spectacle. [6/1/2019] Godzilla vs. Kong - Movie Review This might not only save cinemas, but more importantly, it might save Legendary's MonsterVerse. [4/1/2021] A Good Day to Die Hard - Movie Review Does the Die Hard formula translate well in Russian? [2/19/2013] The Halloween Reviews (Slasher Summer) The Unapologetic Geek's Slasher Summer kicks off with a review of every movie in the Halloween franchise (so far). [5/18/2017] Halloween (2018) - Movie Review Fans of the franchise should enjoy this soft reboot. [10/20/2018] The Hellraiser Reviews (Slasher Summer) Pinhead isn't a traditional slasher villain, but he sure knows how to rack up a body count. [8/10/2017] Hellraiser: Judgment - Movie Review The Geek acts as Assessor and gobbles up the latest entry in the long-struggling horror franchise. [2/15/2018] Heroes, Volume 3 - TV Review Though the show has fallen in ratings and popularity, the Unapologetic Geek still finds things worth loving about NBC's Heroes. [12/15/2008] The Hidden Reality by Brian Greene - Book Review Author E. Magill reviews the latest from Brian Greene and discusses the possibility of multiple universes. [4/6/2011] The Hollow Crown - TV Review Do Ben Whishaw, Jeremy Irons, and Tom Hiddleston bring new life to Shakespeare in the recent BBC adaptation of the Henriad? [1/29/2013] The Hunger Games - Movie Review It's breaking serious box office records, but does The Hunger Games deserve its popularity? [3/27/2012] Hybrid: Disappear Here - Album Review The latest album by the British electronica group Hybrid, Disappear Here, might be their best work to date. [4/20/2010] IGIST by L.S. Larson - Book Review This is a sci-fi adventure so good, it deserves to be a phenomenon. [8/22/2019] Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Movie Review Does Indiana Jones belong in a museum, or does the new movie prove that he can live on in the 21st Century? [5/22/2008] Inhumans, "The First Chapter" - TV Review It's real bad, you guys. Real, real bad. [9/1/2017] Iron Fist, Season 1 - TV Review The final Defender has at last debuted on Netflix, but does Danny Rand belong in the same league as Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage? [3/24/2017] The James Bond Reviews The Unapologetic Geek reviews all 24 (Eon-produced) James Bond movies to date. [2/10/2016] Jessica Jones, Season 2 - TV Review The sarcastic P.I. returns for a second season that doesn't live up to the first. [3/15/2018] Jigsaw - Movie Review Seven years haven't changed the formula. (No spoilers.) [10/31/2017] Leatherface (2017) - Movie Review Does this prequel to The Texas Chain Saw Massacre honor or insult the late Tobe Hooper's legacy? [9/21/2017] Life is Short, Laundry is Eternal - Book Review The Unapologetic Geek, a stay-at-home dad himself, reviews Scott Benner's Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Dad. [3/12/2013] Lost, Season 4 - TV Review Flashforwards, constants, a cabin, a freighter, and the Oceanic Six: Season 4 of ABC's hit show Lost had plenty to chew on. [6/2/2008] Man of Steel - Movie Review Is Zack Snyder's Superman reboot a fresh start for DC like Batman Begins, or is it a catastrophic failure like Green Lantern? [6/25/2013] Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky - Book Review The international cult megahit about the post-apocalyptic Moscow metro system deserves more recognition in the States. [1/31/2019] Metro 2034 by Dmitry Glukhovsky - Book Review The sequel might not be about Artyom, but it is a better novel. [2/7/2019] Metro 2035 by Dmitry Glukhovsky - Book Review The final book in Glukhovsky's trilogy is a frustrating step down for the series but a nonetheless satisfying conclusion to Artyom's story. [2/14/2019] The Midnight Sky - Movie Review George Clooney's sci-fi apocalypse film is very well-made and certainly worth a watch, but it's held back by a few unfortunate choices. [1/14/2021] Mini-Reviews 8/31/09 The Geek reviews Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, The Time Traveler's Wife, Knowing, Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, and The Year of Living Biblically. [8/31/2009] Mob City - TV Review Frank Darabont takes a shot at an L.A. noire. [12/19/2013] The Mothra Reviews The Geek reviews the original Mothra and the 90's Rebirth of Mothra trilogy, along with 1956's Rodan. [5/30/2019] The Movies of 2010 The Geek reviews Alice in Wonderland, Book of Eli, Harry Potter 7, Inception, Iron Man 2, Jackass 3D, Predators, Prince of Persia, Splice, and TRON: Legacy. [12/21/2010] The Movies of 2011 The Unapologetic Geek reviews ten of 2011's biggest films. [1/3/2012] The Movies of 2012 The Geek reviews The Hunger Games, Mirror Mirror, Lockout, The Avengers, Snow White and the Huntsman, Prometheus, The Dark Knight Rises, The Bourne Legacy, Skyfall, and The Hobbit. [12/18/2012] The Movies of 2013 The Geek reviews Evil Dead, Oblivion, Iron Man 3, World War Z, Catching Fire, The Desolation of Smaug, and more. [1/8/2014] The Movies of 2016 The Unapologetic Geek reviews Star Trek Beyond, Suicide Squad, Arrival, Assassin's Creed, Deadpool, and more. [1/11/2017] The Movies of 2017, Part 1 The Geek reviews several movies from the first half of 2017, including Split, Logan, Kong: Skull Island, Ghost in the Shell, and Alien: Covenant. [12/14/2017] The Movies of 2017, Part 2 The Geek reviews several movies from the second half of 2017, including Spider-Man: Homecoming, It, Justice League, and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. [12/21/2017] The Movies of 2018 The Geek reviews a ton of movies this year, including Black Panther, Ready Player One, A Quiet Place, Hereditary, The Predator, Venom, and Aquaman. [12/27/2018] The Movies of 2019 The Geek reviews Glass, Avengers: Endgame, Toy Story 4, Gemini Man, and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, among others. [12/26/2019] Mr. Brooks - Movie Review Kevin Costner as a serial killer? I just had to check this one out. [5/12/2008] The Nightmare on Elm Street Reviews (Slasher Summer) This week, we leave Michael Myers behind and say hello to the undead child murdering burn victim who stalks your dreams: Freddy Kreuger. [6/8/2017] Overlord - Movie Review This genre-blending flick about Nazi zombies is far better than it has any right being. [11/15/2018] Pacific Rim - Movie Review Is Guillermo del Toro's giant-robots-versus-giant-monsters epic as much fun as it looks? [7/16/2013] Pandorum - Movie Review The Geek takes a look at the latest sci-fi/horror flick from Paul W.S. Anderson. [10/6/2009] The Passage by Justin Cronin - Book Review The Geek reviews Justin Cronin's The Passage, 2010's must-read about a post-apocalyptic future riddled with vampires. [6/8/2010] Prometheus - Movie Review Ridley Scott's divisive Alien prequel is both great and terrible. [4/2/2020] The Punisher, Season 1 - TV Review Does Frank Castle shine in his solo series the way he did alongside Daredevil? [11/24/2017] Riddick - Movie Review After so many years, can Vin Diesel's Riddick continue to be an endearing and entertaining sociopath? [9/7/2013] Rise of the Planet of the Apes - Movie Review Is this latest attempt to reboot Planet of the Apes another failure, or is it a clever new take on a beloved franchise? [8/9/2011] Robert Wise: The Motion Pictures by J.R. Jordan - Book Review A fascinating dive into the work of an overlooked cinematic genius. [2/25/2021] Robocop (2014) - Movie Review It's finally arrived, and now the Geek must decide if the Robocop reboot does not, in fact, suck. [2/28/2014] The Saw Reviews Are the Saw movies mindless blood-and-guts entertainment, or is there more to their success? [10/26/2017] Sherlock Holmes (2009) - Movie Review Does Guy Ritchie's action-heavy reboot of Sherlock Holmes do justice to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's literary hero? [5/18/2010] Shin Godzilla - Movie Review Japan's latest Godzilla film is about as subtle as an earthquake, a tsunami, and a nuclear meltdown, but it is remarkably effective. [8/24/2017] Star Trek (2009) - Movie Review Does J.J. Abrams' reboot of Star Trek live up to expectations, or is it just another nail in the coffin for Paramount's floundering flagship franchise? [5/11/2009] Star Trek Into Darkness - Movie Review The Unapologetic Geek (and Trekkie) offers two reviews for Star Trek Into Darkness: one without spoilers, and one with. [5/21/2013] The Strain, Season 1 - TV Review Guillermo del Toro tackles vampires in the latest FX series from Carlton Cuse. [10/9/2014] The Strain, Season 2 - TV Review The second season of The Strain is good enough to please fans, but that's about it. [10/8/2015] Terminator: Dark Fate - Movie Review Everything about this movie is fine, except the story. [11/7/2019] The Texas Chainsaw Reviews (Slasher Summer) This week, we look at one of the most intense--but also one of the most problematic--slasher franchises of all time. [7/13/2017] Thor - Movie Review Does Thor live up to the expectations set by Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk? The Unapologetic Geek weighs in. [5/11/2011] Transcendence - Movie Review A thoughtful take on artificial intelligence and the singularity is mired by poor choices. [8/26/2014] The Twelve by Justin Cronin - Book Review Justin Cronin's follow-up to The Passage is good, but it can't seem to escape its fate as the second book in a trilogy. [7/26/2013] Vantage Point - Movie Review Vantage Point is a movie about a presidential assassination attempt from multiple points of view. Is it a gimmicky failure or a fun ride? [7/14/2008] What is the What - Book Review Dave Eggers' latest book chronicles the true story of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese Lost Boy who went through the unimaginable to make it to America. [2/25/2008] X-Men: Apocalypse - Movie Review It's not perfect, but it sticks the three-point landing. [6/1/2016] Zack Snyder's Justice League - Movie Review This extended and improved version of a cinematic trainwreck is a major victory for artistic integrity, but it's still a flawed film. [3/25/2021]

3 Reasons Why Marvel Shouldn't Ignore The Incredible Hulk With Hulk set to steal the show in Thor: Ragnarok, it's problematic that his initial debut in the MCU has been sorely neglected. [9/7/2017] 5 Challenges in Adapting The Infinity Gauntlet With the curtain set to rise on Marvel's cinematic Phase Three, all eyes are on Thanos. [4/7/2016] 5 Hopes for Judge Dredd: Mega City One With the announcement of a new Dredd adaptation fresh on his mind, the Unapologetic Geek lists what he wants to see from it. [5/11/2017] 5 Reasons the Latest Hollywood Whitewashing Controversy is Total Crap How offended should we be that The Ancient One in Doctor Strange is being played by a white woman? [4/27/2016] 7 Problems in Adapting Marvel's Civil War The announcement of Captain America: Civil War raises as many questions as it does fanboy cheers. [11/11/2014] Are the Cosmic Entities Coming to MCU Phase 3? Things are about to get metaphysical in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. [10/26/2015] The Avengers - Movie Review After years of anticipation, Marvel's ensemble epic is finally here. Is it worth the wait? [5/8/2012] Avengers: Infinity War - Movie Review Thanos and Marvel Studios have finally revealed their plan, and it's a doozy. [5/3/2018] Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice - Movie Review Severely flawed but beautifully shot, DC's long-awaited cinematic title bout is a mixed bag of awesomeness and mediocrity. [3/31/2016] Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Movie Review Captain America returns for his second stand-alone movie, and the Geek is pleased. [4/4/2014] Could Planet Hulk Be in the Works? The geek discusses the rumor that Marvel Studios is secretly planning a movie based on Planet Hulk. [7/30/2014] Daredevil, Season 2 - TV Review The Punisher and Elektra highlight a strong sophomore effort from Netflix's flagship Marvel series. [3/21/2016] The Defenders, Season 1 - TV Review They're no Avengers, but they have their moments. [8/18/2017] Heroes, Volume 3 - TV Review Though the show has fallen in ratings and popularity, the Unapologetic Geek still finds things worth loving about NBC's Heroes. [12/15/2008] Inhumans, "The First Chapter" - TV Review It's real bad, you guys. Real, real bad. [9/1/2017] Iron Fist, Season 1 - TV Review The final Defender has at last debuted on Netflix, but does Danny Rand belong in the same league as Matt Murdock, Jessica Jones, and Luke Cage? [3/24/2017] Jessica Jones, Season 2 - TV Review The sarcastic P.I. returns for a second season that doesn't live up to the first. [3/15/2018] Notes from Age of Ultron The Geek shares his fresh thoughts after seeing The Avengers: Age of Ultron. [5/1/2015] The Punisher, Season 1 - TV Review Does Frank Castle shine in his solo series the way he did alongside Daredevil? [11/24/2017] Thor - Movie Review Does Thor live up to the expectations set by Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk? The Unapologetic Geek weighs in. [5/11/2011] Top 5 Best and Worst Things about AMC's The Walking Dead Here are the main reasons I consider myself a fan, but definitely not the biggest fan. [12/8/2016] Top 10 Comic Book Movies These ten films prove that comic books can be adapted to the silver screen and can be worthy of respect. [5/1/2012] X-Men: Apocalypse - Movie Review It's not perfect, but it sticks the three-point landing. [6/1/2016]

The 3 Biggest Misconceptions About Autism The best way to counter the panic over Autistic Spectrum Disorder is to educate yourself to the facts. [9/24/2015] 3 Reasons Why Marvel Shouldn't Ignore The Incredible Hulk With Hulk set to steal the show in Thor: Ragnarok, it's problematic that his initial debut in the MCU has been sorely neglected. [9/7/2017] 4 Cool Sci-Fi/Horror Finds on Netflix These four obscure films are well worth an instant viewing for genre fans unafraid to try something a little different. [5/25/2016] 4 Patriotic Drinks to Get You Through Election Night I don't want to know what the founding fathers would think about this election; I want to know what they'd drink. [11/3/2016] 4 Things You Learn Writing Every Day When you write every day, you become a better writer. [5/11/2016] 5 Challenges in Adapting The Infinity Gauntlet With the curtain set to rise on Marvel's cinematic Phase Three, all eyes are on Thanos. [4/7/2016] 5 Hopes for Jack's Triumphant Return 24 is back, and the Geek once again shares his hopes and dreams for Jack Bauer's future. [5/14/2013] 5 Hopes for Judge Dredd: Mega City One With the announcement of a new Dredd adaptation fresh on his mind, the Unapologetic Geek lists what he wants to see from it. [5/11/2017] 5 Insane YouTube Videos Discovered by a 4-Year-Old Letting my son browse YouTube has lead to some extremely random--and sometimes unsettling--discoveries. [4/30/2013] 5 Reasons the Latest Hollywood Whitewashing Controversy is Total Crap How offended should we be that The Ancient One in Doctor Strange is being played by a white woman? [4/27/2016] 5 Reasons Trekkies Should Respect Star Trek: The Motion Picture It's pretty remarkable how many good Star Trek ideas originated in the most overlooked movie of the franchise. [7/19/2011] 5 Things the Star Wars Prequels Got Right Let's celebrate the good things about Episodes I through III. [8/26/2015] 6 Reasons Hockey is Better than Football You heard me. [10/15/2015] 6 Things I Want to See at the Movie Theater Here are six modest suggestions for how to improve the moviegoing experience for everyone. [7/6/2010] 7 Good Sci-Fi Movies Ruined by Terrible Endings These seven science-fiction movies could have been great, but ridiculously bad endings forever tainted their reputations. [9/21/2010] 7 Overactors Who Saved Otherwise Mediocre Films Sometimes, all a weak dish needs is some ham. [1/27/2015] 7 Problems in Adapting Marvel's Civil War The announcement of Captain America: Civil War raises as many questions as it does fanboy cheers. [11/11/2014] 7 Things I Learned in 2007 In his first blog ever, the Geek discusses the eventful year of 2007. [1/14/2008] 8 Lame Excuses for Not Writing Sometimes, you don't want to do what you want to do. [3/1/2018] 8 Modest Suggestions for the 24 Movie With no script yet greenlit by the executives, the Unapologetic Geek brainstorms a few ideas about how to translate 24 to the big screen. [1/25/2011] 8 Things I Learned in 2008 On top of having a baby, seeing the greatest comic book movie of all time, and dealing with a bitter election, 2008 had plenty of lessons to teach the Geek. [1/5/2009] 8 Twisted Ways to Reinterpret Pop Culture Favorites Ferris Bueller is Tyler Durden? Beauty and the Beast is about Stockholm Syndrome? And why would a young boy have a toy named Buzz? [8/3/2010] 9 Things I Learned in 2009 Parenting, the tea party, the Wii, cancer, and Sesame Street are just a sampling of the things the Geek learned from in 2009. [2/6/2010] 10 People to Blame for the Oil Spill These are the people you can safely accuse of being responsible for the recent BP oil spill, regardless of your politics. [6/1/2010] 10 Things I Learned in 2010 The Unapologetic Geek takes a personal look back at 2010 and the lessons he took from it. [1/11/2011] 11 Things I Learned in 2011 This has been a year mostly comprised of parenting lessons. [12/27/2011] 12 Things I Learned in 2012 What did 2012 teach me, aside from the fact that the world didn't end? [1/8/2013] 13 Things I Learned in 2013 For my review of 2013, I'm separating my lessons into three categories: personal, politics, and parenting. [1/15/2014] 14 Things I Learned in 2014 2014 was the most eventful year yet for the Unapologetic Geek. [1/9/2015] 15 Things I Learned in 2015 This year, the Geek discusses Paradox, cooking, and owning his own home. [1/13/2016] 16 Things I Learned in 2016, Part 1 Every year brings more life lessons in writing, parenting, housekeeping, politics, and more. [1/20/2017] 16 Things I Learned in 2016, Part 2 Every year brings more life lessons in writing, parenting, housekeeping, politics, and more. [1/26/2017] 17 Things I Learned in 2017 From politics to the personal, here are seventeen things the Geek has taken from the previous year. [1/11/2018] 18 Things I Learned in 2018 The Geek discusses developments in his personal life, politics, and popular culture from the last twelve months. [1/3/2019] 19 Things I Learned in 2019 Another year of lessons in politics, pop culture, and my personal life. [1/2/2020] 20 Things I Learned in 2020 Even dumpster fires teach important lessons. [12/31/2020] 21 Things I Learned in 2021 The geek continues his annual tradition of finding a steadily increasing number of things to discuss about the previous year. [1/7/2022] Bananaman's Valentine's Day Playlist Bananaman comes out of retirement to offer you a list of appropriate songs to celebrate this most wretched of holidays. [2/14/2012] Chucky's Top 10 Best Kills (Slasher Summer) How does a possessed doll kill people? Violently, of course. [8/3/2017] Freddy's Top 10 Best Nightmares (Slasher Summer) When you live on Elm Street, your nights are filled with terror. [6/15/2017] Halloween's Top 10 Finest Moments (Slasher Summer) There are a handful of scenes in the Halloween franchise that bridge the gap between slasher flick and meaningful cinema. [6/1/2017] In Defense of SpongeBob: 6 Episodes with Profound Meaning A new study suggests SpongeBob is bad for your kids, but here are 6 episodes that can be used to teach crucial life lessons. [9/13/2011] Jason's Top 10 Best Kills (Slasher Summer) With so many murders to his name, it's almost impossible to narrow them down to the ten best. [6/29/2017] Leatherface's Top 10 Most Intense Moments (Slasher Summer) Leatherface is easily the most intense slasher icon, and here's the proof. [7/20/2017] Michael Myers' Top 10 Best Kills (Slasher Summer) These are the ten most notorious Halloween murders. [5/25/2017] The Six Stages of LEGO® Lunacy Early detection is the key to sanity protection. [8/6/2013] Top 5 Actors Who Could Play the Riddler These are the five actors the Internet wants to cast as the Riddler in Christopher Nolan's next Batman film. [11/3/2009] Top 5 Best & Worst Godzilla Monsters Godzilla is always the biggest star, but these are his most memorable co-stars. [4/29/2014] Top 5 Best & Worst James Bond Villains James Bond month continues with a look at 007's greatest foes and most embarrassing baddies. [1/29/2016] Top 5 Best & Worst Movie Prequels Telling a backstory is full of deadly pitfalls, but the results are sometimes worth it. [7/3/2012] Top 5 Best & Worst Movie Sequels Contrary to popular belief, movie sequels are as old as movies themselves. Here are the best and worst of all time, according to the Geek. [8/18/2008] Top 5 Best & Worst Movie Threequels The Geek lists the best and worst third installments in recent film history. [10/13/2009] Top 5 Best and Worst Things about AMC's The Walking Dead Here are the main reasons I consider myself a fan, but definitely not the biggest fan. [12/8/2016] Top 5 Bond Girls & Henchmen Bond month continues with an accounting of the best girls 007 has romanced and the greatest henchmen that have gotten in his way. [2/3/2016] Top 5 Christmas Movies of my Generation These five films are the ones that taught me the true meaning of Christmas. [12/24/2014] Top 5 Cyborgs in Film Which technologically enhanced individuals deserve their place in cinematic history? [12/1/2016] Top 5 Favorite Robin Williams Performances The Geek shares his favorite roles from the recently lost actor. [8/12/2014] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2008 There were many idiots and heroes in 2008. These are the ones that got the Geek's attention. [1/12/2009] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2009 The Geek lists the best and worst that humanity had to offer in 2009. [2/9/2010] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2010 The Unapologetic Geek's annual list of the best and worst the last year had to offer. [1/4/2011] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2011 Who impressed and who depressed the Unapologetic Geek in 2011? [1/10/2012] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2012 There were almost too many heroes and idiots to choose from in this crazy, crazy Year of our Lord, 2012. [1/15/2013] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2013 A crack-smoking mayor, a traitor, a famous actress, and a president are among the highlights of this year's dubious honors. [12/18/2013] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2014 The Unapologetic Geek offers his annual awards for heroicism and idiocy in 2014. [1/15/2015] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2015 An annual accounting of heroics and idiocy from the Unapologetic Geek. [1/6/2016] Top 5 Heroes & Idiots of 2017 2017 has been a particularly crowded year for the best and worst. [12/7/2017] Top 5 Movies that Remind Me of My Father He's been gone for one year now, but with these movies, I will always remember some of the best things he taught me. [9/27/2011] Top 5 Movies Trapped in Development Hell These five movies need to be made, but things aren't looking good for their production. [7/24/2012] Top 10 Aliens in Film The Unapologetic Geek lists the top 10 movie aliens. [4/27/2011] Top 10 All-American Film Icons These celluloid heroes define what it means to be an American icon. [1/26/2009] Top 10 Androids in Film These are the greatest humanoid robots to ever appear on the silver screen. [4/20/2015] Top 10 Comic Book Movies These ten films prove that comic books can be adapted to the silver screen and can be worthy of respect. [5/1/2012] Top 10 Godzilla Battles If all you want is big monster brawls, these are the ten you need to see. [5/6/2014] Top 10 Guilty Pleasure Movies These are the flicks I'm almost afraid to admit I like. [10/29/2013] Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs The Geek starts off a month-long examination of 007 with the best theme songs from the film series. [1/21/2016] Top 10 Movie Twists These are the greatest narrative changeovers in cinematic history. [11/17/2008] Top 10 Movies Based on Actual Events These are the movies that excell in presenting history. [11/10/2009] Top 10 On-Screen Vampires The Unapologetic Geek lists the top ten vampires to ever appear on the big or small screen. SPOILER: Robert Pattinson does not appear. [2/8/2011] Top 10 Time Travel Movies The author of Paradox lists the ten best movies that deal with time travel. [11/23/2010] Top 10 Worst Trends in Television and Movies Procedurals, spoilers, remakes, reboots, and bad time travel: which of these is the worst trend in entertainment today? [12/8/2008] Top 20 Greatest Science-Fiction Novels As an award-winning sci-fi writer, it's amazing the Geek hasn't made this list sooner. [3/16/2010] Top 40 Greatest Science-Fiction Films There's a lot of terrible sci-fi out there, but these are the 40 movies that rise above. [8/17/2010]

4 Things You Learn Writing Every Day When you write every day, you become a better writer. [5/11/2016] 7 Things I Learned in 2007 In his first blog ever, the Geek discusses the eventful year of 2007. [1/14/2008] 8 Lame Excuses for Not Writing Sometimes, you don't want to do what you want to do. [3/1/2018] 8 Things I Learned in 2008 On top of having a baby, seeing the greatest comic book movie of all time, and dealing with a bitter election, 2008 had plenty of lessons to teach the Geek. [1/5/2009] 9 Things I Learned in 2009 Parenting, the tea party, the Wii, cancer, and Sesame Street are just a sampling of the things the Geek learned from in 2009. [2/6/2010] 10 Things I Learned in 2010 The Unapologetic Geek takes a personal look back at 2010 and the lessons he took from it. [1/11/2011] 11 Things I Learned in 2011 This has been a year mostly comprised of parenting lessons. [12/27/2011] 12 Things I Learned in 2012 What did 2012 teach me, aside from the fact that the world didn't end? [1/8/2013] 13 Things I Learned in 2013 For my review of 2013, I'm separating my lessons into three categories: personal, politics, and parenting. [1/15/2014] 14 Things I Learned in 2014 2014 was the most eventful year yet for the Unapologetic Geek. [1/9/2015] 15 Things I Learned in 2015 This year, the Geek discusses Paradox, cooking, and owning his own home. [1/13/2016] 16 Things I Learned in 2016, Part 1 Every year brings more life lessons in writing, parenting, housekeeping, politics, and more. [1/20/2017] 16 Things I Learned in 2016, Part 2 Every year brings more life lessons in writing, parenting, housekeeping, politics, and more. [1/26/2017] 17 Things I Learned in 2017 From politics to the personal, here are seventeen things the Geek has taken from the previous year. [1/11/2018] 18 Things I Learned in 2018 The Geek discusses developments in his personal life, politics, and popular culture from the last twelve months. [1/3/2019] 19 Things I Learned in 2019 Another year of lessons in politics, pop culture, and my personal life. [1/2/2020] 20 Things I Learned in 2020 Even dumpster fires teach important lessons. [12/31/2020] 21 Things I Learned in 2021 The geek continues his annual tradition of finding a steadily increasing number of things to discuss about the previous year. [1/7/2022] Becoming Those People: Thoughts on Taking a Six-Month-Old to the Movies I was probably wrong to take my baby to the movies, but where do you draw the line? [7/20/2009] Beyond the Limits of the Possible: A Farewell to Arthur C. Clarke The death of Sir Arthur C. Clarke is a deep loss, but it should remind us of all the great things a science-fiction writer can accomplish. [3/24/2008] Eulogy for my Father, Patrick Magill What follows is a copy of the eulogy I gave at my father's memorial service earlier this week. [10/20/2010] Eulogy for Penny Lane Losing a pet is never easy, and the Geek won't apologize for getting a little emotional. [1/21/2008] Five Years of Living with Diabetes The strange truth is that being diagnosed with diabetes is one of the best things that has ever happened to me. [11/08/2011] Intrigue in Review: A Meta-Blog Author E. Magill chronicles his first hundred blog posts. [12/1/2009] Pregnancy and Publication There are surprising similarities--and important differences--between trying to get your work published and having a child. [5/5/2008] The Six Stages of LEGO® Lunacy Early detection is the key to sanity protection. [8/6/2013] Top 5 Movies that Remind Me of My Father He's been gone for one year now, but with these movies, I will always remember some of the best things he taught me. [9/27/2011] The Truth about Publishing Your Novel It's time to set the record straight about why getting published is far, far harder than you think. [3/8/2011] Writing About Politics Getting political can be dangerous for a writer trying to build an audience, but keeping quiet is probably more dangerous for his sanity. [8/31/2017] Writing Your Novel: Editing So you finished your first draft. Congratulations! Now the real work can begin. [11/30/2017] Writing Your Novel: The Pros and Cons of Outlines Whether you decide to make copious notes or fly by the seat of your pants, there are things you need to know before you start writing your novel. [8/30/2011]

Nemesis - Summer of Asimov II It may not be Asimov's best work, but don't let Nemesis convince you he is anything other than one of the greatest sci-fi writers of all time. [9/23/2021] Nightfall (1988) - Summer of Asimov II The story deserved far better than this. [9/16/2021] "Nightfall" - Summer of Asimov II It is one of the greatest short stories of the 20th Century, full stop. [9/9/2021] Foundation and Earth - Summer of Asimov II The Foundation series has one final puzzle to solve. [9/2/2021] Foundation's Edge - Summer of Asimov II It's not the best of the series, but it is a worthy addition. [8/12/2021] Forward the Foundation - Summer of Asimov II Even though it's another prequel, this is Asimov's incredible final testament to his life's work, through the cypher of Hari Seldon. [7/29/2021] Prelude to Foundation - Summer of Asimov II It's a well-written adventure with much to praise, but some of the retconning is hard to forgive. [7/8/2021] Second Foundation - Summer of Asimov II The search for another Foundation at the other end of the galaxy proves to be a nigh impossible task but an exciting adventure. [6/24/2021] Foundation and Empire - Summer of Asimov II This is the end of an Empire, and the fall of a Foundation. [6/17/2021] Foundation - Summer of Asimov II Writing a series of futuristic short stories riffing off the fall of the Roman Empire, Asimov built one of the greatest landmarks in science-fiction. [6/10/2021] The Further Adventures of Lucky Starr - Summer of Asimov II We kick off the second Summer of Asimov with the second half of his juvenile mystery series. [6/3/2021] The Gods Themselves - Summer of Asimov I Asimov deals in aliens and parallel universes in this mind-bending three-part novel. [8/13/2020] The Currents of Space - Summer of Asimov I The Galactic Empire Trilogy finally finds its groove. [8/6/2020] The Stars, Like Dust - Summer of Asimov I The Geek dissects the grandmaster's least favorite Asimov novel. [7/30/2020] Pebble in the Sky - Summer of Asimov I It's a bit clunky, but as first novels go, this introduction to the Galactic Empire is entertaining enough. [7/23/2020] I, Robot (film) - Summer of Asimov I The Geek gets on his soapbox to defend the best Asimov film adaptation to date. [7/16/2020] Robots and Empire - Summer of Asimov I The final robot novel is more thematically dense than it might appear, but is it really more than just a bridging episode between two bigger stories? [7/9/2020] The Robots of Dawn - Summer of Asimov I Asimov begins tying his robots into his other series in a mixed bag of a novel. [6/25/2020] The Naked Sun - Summer of Asimov I This accidentally prescient follow-up to The Caves of Steel is an improvement over its predecessor. [6/18/2020] The Caves of Steel - Summer of Asimov I The first robot novel is a brisk paperback thriller that finds a good harmony between pulpy fun and intelligent science-fiction. [6/11/2020] Bicentennial Man (film) - Summer of Asimov I Hollywood's first stab at a big budget adaptation of Asimov's work misses the mark. [6/4/2020] The Complete Robot - Summer of Asimov I Here are the stories that fleshed out The Three Laws of Robotics, Asimov's most enduring legacy. [5/28/2020] The Adventures of Lucky Starr - Summer of Asimov I We launch the first Summer of Asimov with a series of young adult mystery/sci-fi novels about a Space Ranger. [5/21/2020]

The Number of the Beast The Geek sums up what he's learned about Heinlein and touches on one of the master's most notorious missteps. [8/15/2019] The Moon is a Harsh Mistress If you can only read one Heinlein novel, make it this one. [8/8/2019] Stranger in a Strange Land Heinlein's most famous novel deals with aliens, hippy religion, and the sexual revolution. [8/1/2019] Starship Troopers (film) Thrown together from an unrelated script and directed by someone who hated the novel, this film is an offense to the source material. [7/25/2019] Starship Troopers Deeply provocative and easily misunderstood, Starship Troopers is arguably Heinlein's most influential work. [7/18/2019] The Door into Summer Heinlein's breezy time travel novel is one of his most impressive works. [7/11/2019] Starman Jones It may or may not be Heinlein's best juvenile, but either way, it's an important stepping stone in his career. [7/4/2019] The Puppet Masters (film) Though it tries to be true to the novel, this forgettable 90's flick loses everything that separates The Puppet Masters from generic schlock. [6/27/2019] The Puppet Masters While flawed, this prototypical alien invasion story is one of Heinlein's best early works. [6/20/2019] Destination Moon The film that kicked off the golden age of sci-fi cinema is also an important milestone for Heinlein. [6/13/2019] Rocket Ship Galileo With this early juvenile about kids fighting space Nazis on the moon, the Geek kicks off his exploration of another Big Three sci-fi giant. [6/6/2019]

The Invasion - Movie Review The most recent adaptation of Finney's novel is flawed, but filled with good ideas. [12/20/2018] Body Snatchers - Movie Review The 1993 adaptation of Finney's novel plays like a B-movie desperately trying to be taken seriously. [12/12/2018] Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review Be wary of anyone who says this isn't the best Body Snatchers film. They can't be trusted. [12/6/2018] Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review You're next! You're next! You're next! [11/29/2018] The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney - Sci-Fi Classic Review Our collective pod people paranoia can be traced back to this eminent classic. [11/22/2018] "The Things" by Peter Watts - Short Story Review THINGTOBER has been held over one week so we can get the Thing's perspective on all this. [11/1/2018] The Thing (2011) - Movie Review As THINGTOBER nears its conclusion, we consider the most terrifying thing of all: bad visual effects. [10/25/2018] John Carpenter's The Thing - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review The 1982 version of The Thing has endured for over thirty years because it reflects one of the darkest aspects of the human condition. [10/18/2018] The Thing from Another World - Sci-Fi Classic Film Review This early creature feature might have little in common with the source material, but it's still worthy of its classic status. [10/11/2018] "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell - Sci-Fi Classic Book Review The story that inspired John Carpenter's The Thing is also responsible for birthing an entire subgenre of sci-fi. [10/4/2018]

The Hammer of God As a bonafide master near the end of his career, Clarke goes with a playful tone when describing a potential apocalypse. [8/16/2018] The Songs of Distant Earth The ideas in Clarke's post-Earth saga are fascinating, but the story is weak. [8/9/2018] The Fountains of Paradise Unfairly treated as little more than space elevator advocacy, this is Clarke's most personal and passionate novel. [8/2/2018] RAMA The Solo Gamer takes over The Summer of Clarke to review an obscure point-and-click adventure game based on the Rama series. [7/26/2018] The Rama Sequels The follow-ups to Rendezvous with Rama, written in collaboration with Gentry Lee, are inferior to the original but not without merit. [7/19/2018] Rendezvous with Rama It's finally time to dive into my personal favorite of the sci-fi master's novels. [7/12/2018] 3001: The Final Odyssey Frank Poole is revived a thousand years after his apparent death to show us the state of things in one of Clarke's most detailed portraits of the future. [7/5/2018] 2061: Odyssey Three Despite a wealth of intriguing ideas and conceptual science, the third odyssey just isn't as good. [6/28/2018] 2010: The Year We Make Contact (film) Peter Hyams' film isn't in the same league as Kubrick's, but it's nonetheless a worthy adaptation of Clarke's work. [6/21/2018] 2010: Odyssey Two This sequel is superior to its predecessor in almost every way. [6/14/2018] 2001: A Space Odyssey (film) Clarke and Kubrick collaborated to make one of the most important films ever made, and it changed them both forever. [6/7/2018] 2001: A Space Odyssey Despite being overshadowed by Kubrick's film, Clarke's original novel has plenty to offer. [5/31/2018] The City and the Stars The twin dystopias of Diaspar and Lys show us Clarke at his most imaginative and untethered, where his sci-fi instincts lean toward fantasy. [5/24/2018] Childhood's End (TV) As adaptations go, the Syfy Channel version of Childhood's End makes more improvements than you'd expect, but it stumbles a few times as well. [5/17/2018] Childhood's End Arguably Clarke's first significant work of fiction, this unusual alien arrival tale contains early iterations of some of his most important ideas. [5/10/2018]

Slasher Summer: How to Make a Slasher Flick Just follow these five, easy steps and you'll be dining with movie stars in no time. [8/17/2017] Slasher Summer: The Hellraiser Reviews Pinhead isn't a traditional slasher villain, but he sure knows how to rack up a body count. [8/10/2017] Slasher Summer: Chucky's Top 10 Best Kills How does a possessed doll kill people? Violently, of course. [8/3/2017] Slasher Summer: The Child's Play Reviews Can an evil doll really deserve to be lumped in with the likes of Freddy and Leatherface? Yes, yes he can. [7/27/2017] Slasher Summer: Leatherface's Top 10 Most Intense Moments Leatherface is easily the most intense slasher icon, and here's the proof. [7/20/2017] Slasher Summer: The Texas Chainsaw Reviews This week, we look at one of the most intense--but also one of the most problematic--slasher franchises of all time. [7/13/2017] Friday the 13th: The Game (Slasher Summer) - Solo Gamer Reviews Slasher Summer is handed over to Solo Gamer Reviews this week to look at Jason's most recent foray into video gaming. [7/6/2017] Slasher Summer: Jason's Top 10 Best Kills With so many murders to his name, it's almost impossible to narrow them down to the ten best. [6/29/2017] Slasher Summer: The Friday the 13th Reviews The Slasher Summer moves to Crystal Lake to study the legacy of one Jason Vorhees. [6/22/2017] Slasher Summer: Freddy's Top 10 Best Nightmares When you live on Elm Street, your nights are filled with terror. [6/15/2017] Slasher Summer: The Nightmare on Elm Street Reviews This week, we leave Michael Myers behind and say hello to the undead child murdering burn victim who stalks your dreams: Freddy Kreuger. [6/8/2017] Slasher Summer: Halloween's Top 10 Finest Moments There are a handful of scenes in the Halloween franchise that bridge the gap between slasher flick and meaningful cinema. [6/1/2017] Slasher Summer: Michael Myers' Top 10 Best Kills These are the ten most notorious Halloween murders. [5/25/2017] Slasher Summer: The Halloween Reviews The Unapologetic Geek's Slasher Summer kicks off with a review of every movie in the Halloween franchise (so far). [5/18/2017]

The James Bond Reviews The Unapologetic Geek reviews all 24 (Eon-produced) James Bond movies to date. [2/10/2016] Top 5 Bond Girls & Henchmen Bond month continues with an accounting of the best girls 007 has romanced and the greatest henchmen that have gotten in his way. [2/3/2016] Top 5 Best & Worst James Bond Villains James Bond month continues with a look at 007's greatest foes and most embarrassing baddies. [1/29/2016] Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs The Geek starts off a month-long examination of 007 with the best theme songs from the film series. [1/21/2016]

Movie Review: Godzilla (2014) After the long build-up here at emagill.com, it's safe to say my expectations for Godzilla's latest entry were high, and yet they were still exceeded. [6/3/2014] Godzilla: Unleashed - Solo Gamer Reviews How can a game that pits all of Godzilla's monsters against each other while destroying major cities go wrong? [5/15/2014] Top 10 Godzilla Battles If all you want is big monster brawls, these are the ten you need to see. [5/6/2014] Top 5 Best & Worst Godzilla Monsters Godzilla is always the biggest star, but these are his most memorable co-stars. [4/29/2014] The Godzilla Reviews The Geek kicks off Godzilla month by reviewing all 28 Toho Godzilla movies (along with that American imposter from '98). [4/22/2014]

Movie Review: Star Trek (2009) Does J.J. Abrams' reboot of Star Trek live up to expectations, or is it just another nail in the coffin for Paramount's floundering flagship franchise? [5/11/2009] Top 20 Star Trek Episodes (10-1) While waiting for the new Star Trek reboot, the Geek lists the 20 best Star Trek episodes, from the original series all the way through Star Trek: Enterprise. [5/4/2009] Top 20 Star Trek Episodes (20-11) While waiting for the new Star Trek reboot, the Geek lists the 20 best Star Trek episodes, from the original series all the way through Star Trek: Enterprise. [4/27/2009] Top 5 Best & Worst Star Trek Movies While waiting for the new Star Trek reboot, the Geek decides to put all the previous Star Trek movies in order. [4/20/2009] Top 10 Star Trek Villains While waiting for the new Star Trek reboot, the Geek lists the best and most memorable villains in the Star Trek universe. [4/13/2009]

Black Friday is Destroying Thanksgiving I'd rather give thanks for what I have than trample people for stuff I don't need. [11/25/2015] Fan Hatred: When Geeks Get Too Critical Why is it that geeks and fanboys become more virulent towards the thing they love than everybody else? [9/29/2008] How Expectations Hurt Star Wars: The Last Jedi (and Metroid: Fusion) As a pop culture franchise grows older, its narrative options become more limited. [4/12/2018] Inside Reality TV Hell with The Colony Now that fall television has finally started again, I can admit something embarassing: over the summer, I watched the entire second season of The Colony. [10/12/2010] MacReady and Childs Are Both the Thing The Geek gets overanalytical about the plot of 1982's The Thing. [4/26/2018] Metropolis Reborn With the rumblings of a big budget Hollywood remake of Fritz Lang's Metropolis, the questions are raised: who should direct, and who should star in it? [11/10/2008] Notes from Darth Plagueis The Geek has read the Star Wars Legends novel by James Luceno and weighs in on its implications for the future of Star Wars. [4/20/2016] On Shylock Shylock, with all of his antisemitic overtones, is one of Shakespeare's most problematic characters, but he also set the stage for the greatest writer who ever lived. [11/30/2010] Trailer Overload With movie trailers exploding over the Internet, here's the Geek's take on Captain America: Civil War, Star Trek Beyond, and more. [12/16/2015] Why 2014's Robocop Might Not Suck The Geek is willing to risk disappointment to explain why he is cautiously optimistic about the upcoming Robocop remake. [11/20/2012] What Inception is About Critics posit that Christopher Nolan's Inception has no deep artistic meaning, but the Unapologetic Geek begs to differ. [11/29/2011]