Category Archives: Movie Reviews

“Ad Astra” – Pitt goes to the stars

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Denise

“We are world eaters.” Story: Roy is a second generation astronaut. Roy is very driven. Roy is a jerk. When Roy finds out that his father Clifford – presumed dead from an accident in space – may actually be alive, … Continue reading →

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“Downton Abbey” gives fans the royal treatment

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Denise

“I do love our adventures.” Story: It’s 1927, but at Downton Abbey things are still rolling on in the traditional way, no matter how beautifully on trend Lady Mary fashions herself. But when the King and Queen of England decide … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Hustlers”

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Denise

“Doesn’t money make you horny?” Story: Destiny is beautiful, in her twenties, and broke as hell.  So why not dance at an adult club? More money than she’d make anywhere else…much, much more. But when the stock crash of 2008 … Continue reading →

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Nutshell Review – “The Farewell”

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Denise

SHUT UP YOU’RE CRYING. Oh God go see this movie. Right now. Awkwafina deserves an Oscar nod for her raw, emotional performance. A love letter to family, honor, duty and all the lies we tell to keep our loved ones … Continue reading →

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Nutshell Review – “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Posted on July 26, 2019 by Denise

Fairy tales do come true, even if only on celluloid. A love letter to late 60s Hollywood – every nook and cranny. Tarantino shows he’s still got killer chops and a well honed knowledge of film history. I loved it, … Continue reading →

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“The Lion King” (2019): fun, pretty…but why?

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Denise

“Are you gonna stop me?” Story: Seen Kimba the White Lion? That. Genre I’d put it in: Live Action Unnecessary But Gorgeous Disney Remakes Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the traditionally animated The Lion King.

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“Spider-Man Far From Home”

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Denise

“E.D.I.T.H.” Story: Home ties up the MCU Phase Three storylines and paves the way for more adventures for your friendly neighborhood web-slinger. Want more? Too bad. Oh okay; Peter Parker and his schoolmates head to Europe for an educational summer … Continue reading →

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Review: “Annabelle Comes Home”

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Denise

“Daddy?” Story: Creepy ass dolls are bad news. Everyone should know this by now. But when a friend of the Warrens’ babysitter decides to open the locked glass box Annabelle is in, well. Yeah. It says “Positively Do Not Open” … Continue reading →

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Blu-ray Review: “Jury Duty” (1995) – Retro VHS 90s Style release

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Denise

411: What can I say? You’re either a fan of Pauly Shore, or you really need to rethink your priorities. Sure, I’m a bigger fan of In The Army Now and the damn-near-perfect guilty pleasure that is Son-In-Law. But seeing … Continue reading →

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Toy Story 4 – a fitting end (?) to the series

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Denise

“Trash!” Story: As Woody settles into his new home with Bonnie, he finds things aren’t quite the same as when he was with Billy. When he runs into Bo-Peep after years apart, he struggles with her different perspective on being … Continue reading →

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