In April 1942, Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. When his captors discover that he speaks several languages, he is put to work as a Tätowierer (the German word for tattooist), tasked with permanently marking his fellow prisoners.
Jump in the water, be free. Come south of the border in Siargao
A year-round awesome waves, indie vibes, raw rural beauty, amazing beaches, superb food and nightlife, Siargao has a certain innocence that could only be found in few other islands in the country.
Geek Book Review: Natasha Ngan’s “Girls of Paper and Fire”
Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It’s the highest honor they could hope for and the most demeaning. This year, there’s a ninth. And instead of paper, she’s made of fire.
Yesterday: Were The Beatles right? Is love all you need?
Imagine a world without Coca-Cola, Harry Potter (gasped) and, yes, The Beatles.
The TV Series Review Vol. 3 No. 5: How To Sell Drugs Online (Fast)
I was scrolling Netflix’s titles and I came across this promise on how to set-up an online illegal drug company. Well, I immediately pressed play.
“Woody is right, we should be safeguarding the utensil:” The Geek Review of “Toy Story 4”
“Toy Story 4” is like a hello and goodbye to your childhood. It was fun, but now we have to hit the road.
The TV Series Review Vol. 3 No. 4: Declare your Independence, Vote for Kirkman; “Designated Survivor” Season 3 Review
Netflix to the rescue. After being cancelled by ABC, “Designated Survivor” returns for a third season.
There’s a boxy loop of youth: the Geek Book Review of “Emporium” (Plus “Someday,” and “I Was Born for This”)
This collection of nine stories from Pulitzer Prize winning author Adam Johnson has been around for some time but it was only recently just been published in a book.
Geek Film Review Vol. 2 No. 2: Aladdin, This is What We Wished For
It’s the usual Disney style to make a classic animated film and turn it into live action with the single rule of keeping it as close as the original. Aladdin is no exception.
The TV Series Review Vol. 3 No. 3: The Weak Power of Marvel’s “Iron Fist” on TV
For our third series review, we will go to “The Good Place” with Eleanor Shellstrop (with some spoilers along the way, so be warned), attend Jimmy and Gretchen’s wedding in “You’re the Worst ” and join Danny Rand in New York in his fight against the Hand in the TV adaptation of Marvel’s “Iron Fist.”
