CursedSlytherin Reviews

Beat the Geeks (2001–2002)

Unbeatable

[1 March 2003]

This is by far the absolute best television game show on the air. It is extremely unfortunate that Comedy Central replaced its time slot with the less worthy night time talk show that now haunts the station.

The show has it all: comedy, fabulous prizes, excellent trivia, and intellect. Not only does it appeal to the trivia buffs and other geeks of the world (raises hand), but it appeals to those who wish to keep the intelligent side of television alive and running.

TV does not have to be brainless, and Beat the Geeks proves it.

My rating: a perfect 10

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)

Great cast = Great film

[1 March 2003]

(contains spoilers)

Besides the fact that Kevin Costner could only attempt a British accent, his portrayal of Robin Hood was adequate for the film. I honestly felt nothing as he fell from the flaming rope to his supposed doom, but that may have been because of the common knowledge that the good guy almost always wins.

I truly cried, however, at the Death scene of the Sheriff. He was the one character that was so perfectly portrayed as to draw the audience into the story. Alan Rickman pulled off another beautifully evil villain, while keeping it somewhat light-hearted by portraying George as a fool blinded by rage.

Christian Slater and the rest of the merry men give an outstanding performance and polish off the genuine feel of the forest, Michael McShane was the perfect man to play the drunken sidekick of Friar Tuck, and Morgan Freeman is unforgettable as the moor Azeem.

I give this film 7/10.