Review – Lee Cronin’s The Mummy | Pixelated Geek Directed by Lee Cronin, The Mummy follows a journalist's daughter who returns after being missing for eight years in the desert, having been sealed inside a sarcophagus. However, she is not the same c...

“…Lee Cronin’s The Mummy had a lot of great ideas and great effort put into it that all felt sadly wasted due to poor execution and other elements holding it back from its full potential…”

Hugh gives Lee Cronin's The Mummy a C, check out the full review!

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Binary System Podcast #502 – Pluribus episode 4 | Pixelated Geek This week Pluribus continues to break our hearts while also expanding on the impossible situation Carol finds herself in. There are some hard choices made and quite a lot of betrayal (although does it...

This week we’re recapping Pluribus episode four, which illustrates how careful you have to be when you ask for the whole truth from someone who LITERALLY can’t lie.

Plus we tear up a little at the successful Artemis II mission.

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Review: Katabasis | Pixelated Geek Cambridge, Michaelmas Term, October. The wind bit, the sun hid, and on the first day of class, when she ought to have been lecturing undergraduates about the dangers of using the Cartesian severance s...

"..underneath all the spells and peer-reviewed research and meticulously crafted chalk circles, magick is basically finding a lie and believing it so much that reality throws up its hands and says “Fine, be that way."
Kathryn on @rfkuang.bsky.social's Katabasis.

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Review – The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Pixelated Geek Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie follows the Mario brothers on a brand new adventure! Having thwarted Bowser's (Jack Black) previous plot to marry Princess P...

"..a majorly fun continuation of the story and a cosmic love letter to fans that fully embraces the weird and wild elements of the Mario games...This film may not be for the critics but it is certainly for the fans.."

Hugh gives The Super Mario Galaxy Movie an A-!

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500 episodes, still no plan!

WonderCon 2025 – Cosplay Gallery #4 | Pixelated Geek I love taking photos at WonderCon, here's a gallery of cosplays that caught my eye on Saturday and Sunday!

More WonderCon cosplay photos are up! Check out this gallery of shots taken by Jada Scarbrough. Recognize yourself or someone you know? Shout out in the comments so we can tag you!

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WonderCon 2026 – Cosplay Gallery #3 | Pixelated Geek It was great to be back at WonderCon, I always enjoy seeing the creativity, talent, and enthusiasm of all the cosplayers. For everyone I spoke to, thank you very much for allowing me to take your phot...

More cosplay photos from WonderCon 2026 are up on the site! Check out the gallery of shots taken by Alex Dejecacion. Recognize yourself or someone you know? Shout out in the comments so we can tag you!

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WonderCon 2026 – Cosplay (and merch) Gallery #2 | Pixelated Geek Sunday was definitely fun, but it was weirdly quiet. Not only were there less attendees, but there were also less booths, including a lot of booth space that had been assigned, but the vendors hadn't ...

Another gallery is up at pixelatedgeek.com with shots from Sunday, featuring cosplay, merch, and more. Did we get your photo? Shout out in the comments so we can tag you!

Keep an eye out here and at pixelatedgeek.com all this week for more WonderCon photos!

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WonderCon 2026 – Cosplay Gallery #1 | Pixelated Geek At this year's WonderCon the lines were long but the wait was worth it because it's been another great year for cosplay! The gallery below features photos taken by Elizabeth on Saturday, but we also h...

The WonderCon cosplay photo galleries have begun! Head to pixelatedgeek.com (link in bio) for shots from Elizabeth on Saturday, with more to come later this week. Did we get your photo? Shout out in the comments so we can tag you!

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MegaCon Orlando 2026 – Day Four | Pixelated Geek The final day of MegaCon was just as awesome as the rest, I had a great time and look forward to coming back soon, maybe with a new cosplay! Please enjoy these photos from Day Four, featuring cosplay,...

Check out the final MegaCon Orlando photo gallery from Hugh, featuring cosplay, merch, celebrity sightings, and more. Recognize yourself or someone you know? Shout out in the comments so we can tag you!

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MegaCon Orlando 2026 – Day Three | Pixelated Geek I had another great day at MegaCon Orlando, it was exhausting in the best way. Please enjoy these photos from Day Three, featuring cosplay, merch, celebrity sightings and more. I would love to tag the...

Hugh's got even more photos from #MegaConOrlando 2026, check out the gallery from Day Three, featuring cosplay, merch, celebrity sightings, and more! Recognize yourself or someone you know? Shout out in the comments so we can tag you!

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MegaCon Orlando 2026 – Day Two | Pixelated Geek It was another great day at MegaCon Orlando, with lots of cosplay, merch, and celebrity sightings. Please enjoy these photos from Day Two.

Want more pics from MegaCon Orlando? Course you do! Check out the photo gallery Hugh brought back from Day Two, featuring cosplay, merch, celebrity sightings, and more!

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Review – Project Hail Mary | Pixelated Geek Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller and based on the novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary follows Astronaut Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) who awakens on a spacecraft with no memory of himself ...

...not only one of the best films of this year so far but it is also one of the best sci-fi films I’ve seen in a long time...a masterful exploration of friendship and humanity..."

Hugh gives Project Hail Mary an A+, check out the full review!

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MegaCon Orlando 2026 – Day One | Pixelated Geek I'm having a great time at this year's MegaCon Orland; not only are there great celebrities in attendance, great merch, and fantastic cosplay, but this year I'm attending in my own cosplay (as Wonder ...

Hugh is at #MegaCon this week and has tons of photos of cosplay, merch, celebrities, and more. Check out the gallery from Day One!

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Review – The Phoenician Scheme | Pixelated Geek Directed by Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme follows Anatole “Zsa-Zsa” Korda (Benicio del Toro), a ruthless, death-defying tycoon in arms and aviation trying to secure his legacy. He appoints his e...

"...a darkly hilarious yet deep and thought-provoking espionage thriller that I absolutely loved from start to end..."

Hugh gives Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme an A, check out the full review!

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Review – The Deviant, books one and two | Pixelated Geek I'm thoroughly in love with James Tynion IV's The Nice House series, so I was delighted when a friend loaned me books one and two of The Deviant: A Christmas Story. Having finished them, I have to say...

"Side note, my favorite character in the whole series was Special Agent Hall, with his vape pen and his long coat and his very fashionable green nails. I would read an entire series about that guy."

Late as usual, Elizabeth reviews James Tynion IV's "The Deviant."

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Review – Hoppers | Pixelated Geek Directed by Daniel Chong, Hoppers follows an animal-loving teenager named Mabel Tanaka (Piper Curda) who learns that a group of scientists has invented a way to "hop" human minds into lifelike robotic...

"...beautiful animation in a story that blends science fiction, dark humor, genuine emotion, environmentalism, and all other kinds of messages in one insane combination that shouldn’t work but absolutely does."

Hugh gives Hoppers an A-, check out the full review!

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Review – Goat | Pixelated Geek Directed by Tyree Dillihay and produced by Stephen Curry, Goat is set in an all-animal world and follows Will (Caleb McLaughlin), a small goat with big dreams who gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to joi...

"...a fun family aimed sports comedy that is full of heart, charm, humor, and excellent messages while also being crafted with adrenaline-fueled animation..."

Hugh gives Sony Pictures Animation's Goat a B+, check out the full review!

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Review – Fallout Season 2 | Pixelated Geek Created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Fallout Season 2 returns us back to the wasteland and continues to follow the story of our three core characters from the previous season on their...

"...another fantastic season that wonderfully continues the storylines of our compelling characters in the insane world of the wasteland while simultaneously serving as a beautiful love letter to the New Vegas game..."

Hugh gives Fallout season 2 an A!

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Review – The Wrecking Crew | Pixelated Geek Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, The Wrecking Crew follows estranged half-brothers Jonny (Jason Momoa) and James (Dave Bautista) who reunite after their father's mysterious death. As they search for the...

"...a bare-knuckle 90s-inspired action film that knows exactly what it is and stays true to itself by delivering solid entertainment through its likable leads and incredibly well-crafted action..."

Hugh gives The Wrecking Crew a B-, check out the full review!

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Super heroes unite! DC and Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines embark on an impactful collaboration | Pixelated Geek Super Heroes unite! DC joins forces with the Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC) to transform lives for those who are blind or visually impaired, along with veterans with PTSD or T...

Super puppies! Meet the future guide and service dog superheroes, a partnership between DC and Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC).

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Review – Wonder Man season 1 | Pixelated Geek Created by Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest, Wonder Man follows aspiring Hollywood actor Simon Williams (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) who is struggling to get his career off the ground, especially whe...

"...not only unlike anything that’s been done before in the MCU but it also ended up being one of the best projects of the MCU ever made..."

Hugh gives Wonder Man season 1 an A+, check out the full review!

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Review – Iron Lung | Pixelated Geek Directed by Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach and based on the indie video game of the same name by David Szymanski, Iron Lung is set in a post-apocalyptic future after an event known as "The Quiet Rapture"...

"...starts off as a slow burn sci-fi survival horror like the game it’s adapted from but then it evolves into a more psychological and Lovecraftian type of horror that goes to crazy directions..."

Hugh gives Iron Lung an A, check out the full review!

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Review – Send Help | Pixelated Geek Directed by Sam Raimi, Send Help follows Linda Liddle (Rachel McAdams), who is mistreated by her boss, Bradley Preston (Dylan O'Brien), whose father wanted him to promote her upon handing the company ...

"...a darkly fun and wildly crazy survival thriller that has Sam Raimi returning to his roots and guaranteeing a bloody great time."

Hugh gives Send Help an A-, check out the full review!

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Today we tackle one of the great cult b-movies of the last 20 odd years: Troll 2! A movie with no trolls, no actors, and some seriously over the top performances, which have to been seen to be believed. Maybe the most meme-able movie of all time. #podcast #movies #troll2 #bmovie

Review – 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Pixelated Geek Directed by Nia DaCosta, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple follows the stories of Dr. Kelson (Ralph Fiennes) and Spike (Alfie Williams) in the direct aftermath of the events of 28 Years Later. Dr. Kelso...

"...an absolute wild ride of a film that serves as both a brilliant sequel and phenomenal standalone story that earns itself a special place in the series..."

Hugh gives 28 Years Later - The Bone Temple an A+, check out the full review!

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Review – Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Pixelated Geek Helmed by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 sees Percy (Walker Scobell) returning to Camp Half-Blood one year later to find his world turned upside down....

"...an incredible second season that not only improves upon its predecessor but also wonderfully adapts the second book in unique ways that enhance the source material..."

Hugh gives Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 an A+!

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This is CRITICAL. I know you’re all putting your back into mutual aid & a thousand other great things, but if there’s anything left here, so many folks depend on these front-line lawyers right now.

How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That said, I do have a section of lo…

ARE YOU A NON-MINNESOTAN WHO WANTS IDEAS OF STUFF TO DO TO HELP MINNESOTA RESIST FASCIST TYRANNY? Have I got a blog post for you! With additional advice for how to get ready in case tyranny shows up at YOUR doorstep next!

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If you're wanting to send some help to Minneapolis, please consider donating to get them some coats and gloves, their linktree is below.