Category Archives: 7 Pieces Of

“Fire Island” – everything you want & need from a modern-day rom-com

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Denise

“I gave you unrestricted access to our room for TWENTY SEVEN MINUTES. What the fuck were you doing?” Story: BFFs Noah and Howie (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang, playing fictionalized versions of their true selves) head to their yearly … Continue reading →

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“Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” – a beautiful tribute to a legendary festival

Posted on May 28, 2022 by Denise

“There’s nothing like playing the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Nothing like it in the world.” Story: An up close and extremely personal look at the 50th anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka Jazz Fest, … Continue reading →

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“Downton Abbey: A New Era” – gorgeous, but lacking that je ne sais quoi

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Denise

“Oh dear. There’s only one reason old ladies summon their lawyers.” Story: Returning to our favorite bunch of aristocrats and their family of choice, the Earl of Grantham’s former son-in-law Tom is marrying again, to sweet (and in the last … Continue reading →

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“Firestarter” (2022) – barely a spark

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Denise

“Daddy, something feels wrong in my body…. The bad thing.” Story: 11 year old Charlie McGee’s parents really love her. And they’re also suffering from the after-effects of signing up for a weird Government test that enhanced their psychic abilities. … Continue reading →

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“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” – Messy, Maniacal, and, of course, Mad (#SpoilerFree)

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Denise

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” – Messy, Maniacal, and, of course, Mad
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“The Northman”

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Denise

“Live in honor. Safeguard the family of your blood.” Story: It’s the year of our pagan lords 895, and young Prince Amleth welcomes his father back from war. But before Amleth knows it, his father is dead, his mother is … Continue reading →

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“Morbius” – Not bad. Not great.

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Denise

“Soon I’ll face a choice; drink the Red, or die.” Story: Michael Morbius has been dealing with a deadly DNA-based disorder all his life. So has his friend Lucius (whom he calls Milo – like the last few kids in … Continue reading →

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“The Lost City” – remember fun? It’s here.

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Denise

“Why are things exploding?” Genre I’d put it in: Action Rom-Coms Much Better Than Their Trailers Let OnRelease Date: 2022Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Feels like a 21st Century Romancing The Stone, and shares its title with1920 and 1935 action … Continue reading →

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“X” is Go See It Cinema. So go see it.

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Denise

#Xmovie is Go See Cinema. So? Go see it.

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“The Batman” – powerful performances, punch-drunk plot

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Denise

Before hitting the multiplex, please consider the health risks involved with participating in group gatherings at this time. Take very good care of yourselves – I wanna see you on the other side. “I wish I could say I’m making … Continue reading →

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