Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Thoughts & Stuff: “Shang-chi” made me tear up with happiness like a little bitch

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Denise

For when a movie has already hit the screens – or hasn’t yet – but I feel the need to tell you guys something anyway. Boom. Here you go. Most of you don’t know this – mostly because all you … Continue reading →

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“Candyman” (2021) – Peele hits it out of the park yet again

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Denise

“Candyman is how we deal with the fact that these things happen… That they’re still happening.” Story: It’s been years – almost thirty – since Helen Lyle went to Cabrini-Green to research urban folklore. But the mythology of the Candyman … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “Radium Girls”

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Denise

“Why is there so much wrong in the world that no one knows about? “‘It’s easier to believe stories that make us feel safe.’ Genre: Based-On BiodramaRelease Date: 2018Where I Watched:  Netflix Talky talk: Based on the nonfiction book The … Continue reading →

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“Free Guy” – Frenetic, Fun, and many other F-words

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Denise

“Don’t have a good day, have a great day. I guess.” Story: Guy works at a bank, lives in a spotless apartment, and has an adorable goldfish. Life’s pretty damn perfect, no? Well, it seems that way, but he’s “just” … Continue reading →

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Nutshell Review – “The Suicide Squad”

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Denise

“No one likes a show-off.” ‘Unless what they’re showing off is DOPE AS FUCK.’“Fuck. That’s true.” Let’s face it. Suicide Squad was… Bad. I don’t care what anybody else said – hell, what I said – I’ve had to live … Continue reading →

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Short Films – “White Girl”

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Denise

Genre – Promising But Dull Horror Shorts Year Released – 2019Where I Watched – ShudderLength – 13 minutes At the start I figured this would be an A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night rip-off. But it should be so … Continue reading →

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Freaky Fridays – “Blood Red Sky”!

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Denise

Horror, Cult Movies, Exploitation Cinema, 70s Schlock, and more! Let’s look at something cool! “A thousand times you have been warned. Now you pay the price for your ignorance.” – oh the irony, you terrorist jerks. Genre: Hijacking But ZOMG … Continue reading →

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Nutshell Review: “Black Widow”

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Denise

“Never let them take your heart.” Widow backtracks the MCU to immediately after The Snap, with Natasha trying to avoid arrest after violating the Sokovia Accords. But when she learns that the training camp that molded her is still active, … Continue reading →

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Nutshell Review – “Fear Street: 1994”

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Denise

Come for the cool premise; in 1666 a witch cursed the small town of Shadyside, so mass murder happens on the regular. Stay for the killer – heh – soundtrack and the ample slathering of blood. The Fear Street book … Continue reading →

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“Summer of Soul” – essential viewing

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Denise

“It the ultimate black barbecue. And then you start to hear music…” Story: 1969 was more than Woodstock and Altamont. In Harlem, there was a summer music series. It was filmed, but the footage was packed away. Musician Questlove took … Continue reading →

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