Category Archives: 7 Pieces Of

“Godzilla” King of the Monsters”: a passable but messy second outing

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Denise

“May God have mercy on us all.” Story: After the destruction of 2014’s Godzilla , a group of folks get together to try to stop more Kaiju Titans from awakening and wreaking havoc. (Does that read like a lazy effort? … Continue reading →

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“Pokémon: Detective Pikachu”

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Denise

“Me? I don’t wear underwear. I’m not modest.” Story: Twenty-something Tim is told his estranged father Harry died under mysterious circumstances. When he heads to Ryme City, a place where Pokémon and humans live in harmony, Tim is told his … Continue reading →

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“Long Shot” shoots and scores

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Denise

“THIS IS THE NEWS!” Story: Fred Flarsky wants to be a stick-it-to-the-man journalist. But when his indie paper gets bought out by the big boys, he quits…just in time to run into his former babysitter, Charlotte Field. Secretary of State … Continue reading →

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The MCU and DCEU could learn from “Fast Color”

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Denise

“Hi, Mom.” Story: It hasn’t rained for eight years, making water the world’s most prized resource. In this dried-out landscape, Ruth has been on the run and battling addiction, but decides to head home when the world becomes too much … Continue reading →

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“Shazam!” flies high

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Denise

“I’m a foster mom – what’s your superpower?” Story: Billy Batson only wants one thing in this world; to be reunited with the mother he was separated from during a busy carnival when he was a toddler. But Billy’s gonna … Continue reading →

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“Us” is a wild ride that shows Jordan Peele has more stories worth telling

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Denise

“Stick with me and I’ll keep you safe. Okay?” Story: Adelaide Wilson does not like the beach in Santa Cruz. Why would she, when a terrifying event happened to her back in ’86? But now she’s grown with kids of … Continue reading →

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“Captain Marvel” aims high, and succeeds

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Denise

“Good kitty.” Story: Girls just wanna have fun y’all. And what’s fun for Kree warrior Vers is to finally get the chance to prove herself on a mission. But things start to unravel as Vers finds herself having images of … Continue reading →

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“Glass” has some cracks, but it’s an engrossing patchwork

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Denise

“Don’t be scared. You have to trust me. Like you always do.” Story: David Dunn. Kevin Wendell Crumb. Elijah Price. All three are said to have super-human abilities. But do they? Dr. Ellie Staple aims to cure them of their suspected … Continue reading →

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“On the Basis of Sex”

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Denise

“You’re a smart girl, Ruthie. You married a star!” Story: The real-life story of Kiki Bader Ginsburg, and how she went from law school student, wife and mother to a Supreme Court justice. Yeah, her nickname is Kiki. That’s simply wonderful. … Continue reading →

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“Aquaman” – DC does fine but could have done better

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Denise

“Hurry up – I’m missing happy hour for this.” Story: Arthur Curry has a lighthouse keeper for a dad and the Queen of Atlantis for a mom. Sure, he can put away a pint or twelve with the best of … Continue reading →

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