Category Archives: 7 Pieces Of

“The LEGO Batman Movie” – everything’s still awesome

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Denise

“I’m Richard Grayson, but everybody at the orphanage calls me Dick.” ‘Well, kids can be cruel.’ Nutshell: A crazy, over-the-top extravaganza of villainous excess and Batman badassery. Lots of adults-get-it-humor that isn’t too much for the wee ones. A bit … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of: “A Dog’s Purpose”

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: sweet, sentimental, and capable of manipulating all the feels with Machiavellian aplomb, this film warms the heart yet seems to stay just out of reach of truly touching it.  Still, cute doggies!  And who doesn’t love a shameless kleenex … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “Silence”

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: At close to 3 hours, Silence may be as much of a test of endurance and faith as those visited upon the Japanese believers of the 1600s. Yeah, not as bloody or agonizing, but Scorsese’s “dream project” is an … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “Live By Night”

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: Gorgeous visuals.  Great cast.  Intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying story.  Affleck tries his best to write, direct, and star in a modern Film Noir, but the only thing on screen is the tantalizing hints of what this film could have … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of “Sing”

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A cliche’d but entertaining story is given a boost by game voice actors and a sweetly humorous plot.  A few notes are a bit off-key, but by the end Sing makes beautiful music nonetheless.  Grade: A- “Wonder and magic … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of “Hidden Figures”

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: An excellent look at heretofore unsung women behind the Astronauts.  Director Theodore Melfi manages to combine the stories of three women, the cultural revolution of the era, and the history of the space program together in an affecting, enjoyable … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of “Jackie”

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A moving portrait of a woman in the spotlight, going through an indescribably painful time, Jackie paints a moving picture of grief and survival thanks to a touching, time-shuffled story deftly directed by Pablo Larraín, and a masterful performance … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of: Loving

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A well crafted film about an important moment in history. Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton deliver quiet, powerful performances. Writer/Director Jeff Nichols focuses on the people that made the case, rather than the case itself.  The result is a powerful, … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of: The Edge of Seventeen

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Forget what you’ve heard about this film, and how it’s sooooo close to teen comedies of the 80s and 90s.  It’s not.  There are laughs, sure.  But Seventeen is darker, and way more real.  Which is a good thing. … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of : “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them”

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A top-notch, bright & shiny film that manages to put Harry and the gang out of my mind.  As these new characters, and their own stories, unspool, director David Yates, J.K. Rowling, and a talented cohesive cast put on … Continue reading →

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