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Michael Cook

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The Muppet Show (2026) 100% 9/10 EDIT “It's everything a longtime Muppet fan could hope for while also ushering the show into the modern day. It's sweet, it's funny, and it's wholly chaotic in the best way possible.” – Geek Vibes Nation Feb 3, 2026 Full Review Merrily We Roll Along (2025) 95% 8.5/10 EDIT “Led by a trio of nuanced, heartbreaking performances from Groff, Radcliffe, and Mendez, Merrily We Roll Along finds the emotional truth within this pessimistic and cynical exploration of the perils of success.” – Geek Vibes Nation Dec 3, 2025 Full Review Grand Theft Hamlet (2024) 94% 8.5/10 EDIT “It’s an ode to the power of live theatre, to its unique ability to connect people across time zones and socioeconomic statuses. It offers a perfect snapshot of a very specific, wrought moment in human history in the form of a warm hug. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 18, 2025 Full Review Jules (2023) 86% 9/10 EDIT “Jules tells a heartfelt, hilarious, often macabre story about making connections with those around you and finding reasons to keep living as you grow older. It’s a story about hope, friendship, and community.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review The Magic Flute (2022) 52% 7/10 EDIT “It’s easily worth a watch if you’re at all familiar with the opera, as it does deliver a fairly fun retelling of this classic story. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Theater Camp (2023) 86% 8/10 EDIT “I’d challenge anyone to leave the film without smiling just a little bit. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Talk to Me (2023) 94% 7/10 EDIT “Sophie Wilde’s outstanding performance and the film’s genuinely impressive VFX are worth the price of entry alone.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls (2023) 66% 7.5/10 EDIT “When Onyx the Fortuitous works, it works remarkably well. The cast all do an admirable job, delivering some genuinely hilarious, often heartwarming performances in the face of all this absurdity. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Aliens Abducted My Parents and Now I Feel Kinda Left Out (2023) 82% 6.5/10 EDIT “Underneath those layers of predictability lies a very charming, enjoyable film. It’s not particularly memorable, but it’s never anything less than fun to watch. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review The Pod Generation (2023) 43% 8.5/10 EDIT “It’s funny, heartwarming, and most of all – human.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Broadway Rising (2022) 82% 8/10 EDIT “The film itself perfectly blends a sense of joyful hope with the more emotional reality of the pandemic’s lasting effects.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Emily the Criminal (2022) 93% 4/5 EDIT “Buoyed by excellent performances from Plaza and Rossi and a tight, character-driven script, Emily the Criminal is an absolutely thrilling experience from start to finish.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Heathers: The Musical (2022) 82% 7.5/10 EDIT “Heathers the Musical delivers about as perfect a proshot as you could realistically expect. It does a great job capturing the energy of the performance, and the camerawork is artistic without being distracting.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Spring Awakening: Those You've Known (2022) 100% 9/10 EDIT “If you’re looking for a loving retrospective about Spring Awakening and all those who’ve adored it over the years, then Spring Awakening: Those You’ve Known is sure to delight. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review King Knight (2021) 76% 4.5/5 EDIT “King Knight is a gut-bustingly funny, surprisingly touching film. It’s a celebration of authenticity, but one that’s unafraid to luxuriate in the humor that comes with such authenticity.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Brian and Charles (2022) 85% 4.5/5 EDIT “Brian and Charles is an absolutely delightful film. Heartfelt, hilarious, and so full of joy.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review After Yang (2021) 89% 4.5/5 EDIT “ It’s deeply emotional, obsessed with exploring the intricacies of humanity. It’s soft and loving and heartfelt. The performances are beautiful and full of vulnerability and nuance. And the whole movie is just one big love letter to the power of living.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Resurrection (2022) 82% 3.5/5 EDIT “Resurrection is an extremely well-made film that’s also quite difficult to watch. It’s a pitch-perfect exploration of a woman being wholly swallowed up by trauma. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Something In The Dirt (2022) 89% 2.5/5 EDIT “Something in the Dirt is a weird, frustrating watch. Many of its ideas are intriguing, but there are far too many of them for the movie to properly explore. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Hatching (2022) 93% 4.5/5 EDIT “Hatching is a strange, gripping watch. Solalinna’s dual performance as Tinja and Alli, alongside Alli’s ever-evolving visual depiction, go a long way towards selling the film’s horror and emotional core. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Watcher (2022) 88% 4/5 EDIT “A great watch that’s sure to thrill any lover of the genre.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Dual (2022) 72% 3.5/5 EDIT “The premise is so good, and Gillan’s performance is so compelling, that it’s fairly easy to overlook the script’s lack of subtlety and ambiguity.” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Fresh (2022) 82% 4/5 EDIT “The combination of a sharp script, playful visuals, and killer performances creates an experience unlike many others. It’s a horror movie, a pitch-black comedy, and a rip-roaringly fun time. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Being the Ricardos (2021) 68% 3.5/5 EDIT “The parts of the film that felt like a behind-the-scenes drama about the making of one of the most popular TV shows ever worked quite well. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review Mother/Android (2021) 34% 3/5 EDIT “Chloë Grace Moretz is easily the highlight of the movie. She delivers a stunning performance, bringing a harrowing, authentic sense of humanity to this robot apocalypse. ” – Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17, 2025 Full Review
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