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TrailerWatch: “Desierto” dares you to cross the desert
“Welcome to the land of the free.” Jonás Cuarón and Alfonso Cuarón. Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Gael García Bernal. Sounds like a great combo, right? With Desierto, it’s a recipe for horror. Now typically I’m all gung ho and ready … Continue reading
Short Film, Short Review: “The Opera Singer”
“Accidents happen. Life happens. Or maybe it doesn’t.” Absolutely beautiful. Can something be uplifting and poignant at the same time? Well, this short about an opera singer who’s headed toward the end of her life can, and does. It’s a … Continue reading
Movie News: Scorsese’s “Silence” to open December 23rd
Apparently this is the day that Paramount gives us details on a few of their award season heavy-hitters. First came the Fences teaser trailer, and now the details on Martin Scorsese’s latest, Silence. Based on the 1966 novel by Shūsaku … Continue reading
Posted in Awards Season, Movie News
Tagged Award Season, Liam Neeson, Martin Scorsese, Movie News
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TrailerWatch: I dare you to watch the new “Fences” teaser without getting misty
Wow. I’m a rather heart hearted chick when it comes to movie trailers. Oh, I enjoy ’em, but I let them wash over me. But this is one trailer that got me verklempt, thanks to the amazing acting on the … Continue reading
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Tagged Award Season, Oscar Bait, Trailers, TrailerWatch
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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – Ouija: Origins of Evil!
Spoooooky! And even Spoooopy! Welcome to Fall y’all! And you know it’s my favorite time of year. Getting ready for my usual 31 in 31, dragging out the fake cobwebs, clearing out the real cobwebs…what a lovely time. And to … Continue reading
“Magnificent Seven” – not truly Magnificent, but definitely not Meh
Nutshell: With Seven Samurai and Sturges’ The Magnificent Seven as it’s pedigree, Mag7 had its work cut out for it. And there’s a whole lot of action packed fun to be had. But even with excellent performances all around, this … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Pieces Of, Movie Reviews
Tagged Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington, Movie Reviews, The Magnificent Seven, Westerns
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“Queen of Katwe” – a beautiful true story given the beautiful Disney treatment
Nutshell: Not only is this a lovely feel-good movie that based on a lovely feel-good story that really happened, Queen of Katwe takes viewers by the hand and shows them a whole new real world. Director Mira Nair, along with … Continue reading
TrailerWatch: “Bad Santa 2” Red Band Trailer has been very, very naughty
Ho ho NO! Right out of the gate let’s get this straight: this is definitely NSFW. But damn it’s hilarious to see Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, and Christina Hendricks get down and dirt. (Sometimes really, really dirty…) Synopsis! BAD … Continue reading
Blu-ray Giveaway: “Welcome to Monster High”!
Y’all know I’m crazy for ponies. But I dig animation in general, don’cha know. So when I was asked if I wanted to give away Blu-ray copies of Welcome to Monster High? I didn’t hesitate. Of course I do! Especially … Continue reading
Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “The Girl on the Train”
Bestselling novel, amazing cast (Emily Blunt, Rebecca Ferguson, Luke Evans), and an award winning director. (Of course The Help was fantastic. But Tate Taylor’s Pretty Ugly People is also one to watch.) The Girl on the Train looks like it’s … Continue reading
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