Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Rapid Review: “Once Upon a Deadpool”

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Denise

“I see myself as more of an east coast Hufflepuff.” Less than the original D2, but also more. Subtract some gore and baby junk, and add more banter between the cast. Come for the fun (but not overused) Princess Bride-esque wraparound … Continue reading →

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“Green Book” mini-review: A Touching, Powerful Tale

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Denise

“Kentucky Fried Chicken! In Kentucky! When’s that ever gonna happen?” Genre I’d put it in: Quietly Moving Biopics Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the real lives of Dr. Donald Shirley and Tony “Lip” Vallelonga. Also based on real … Continue reading →

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#SpoilerFree “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” – a sumptuous sophomore slump

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Denise

“I hate Paris.” “I always wanted to go here!” Why am I starting with two quotes this go’round? Because like these discordant bits, I’m torn. There’s a part of me that absolutely loves what Grindelwald has done in terms of … Continue reading →

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The Horror! – “Overlord”!

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Denise

Not the gory bloodbath that I’d been “warned” about, but gorehounds will be pleased at the amount of red in this horror tale set during WWII. A story that combines war thriller with body horror in a way that kept my … Continue reading →

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“Bohemian Rhapsody” will definitely rock you

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: let’s let Freddie do it, shall we? “I feel alive/And the world—I’ll turn it inside out/Yeah/I’m floating around/In ecstasy”.  Yep, that sums it up. The bar has been raised for the musical biopic. Good luck to future films in … Continue reading →

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“Maria by Callas” – a beautiful tribute

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Denise

“I would like to be Maria, but there is the Callas I that have to live up to.” Called” La Callas” and “The Tigress”, opera singer Maria Callas was known for her powerful, beautiful voice. Complied from historical footage, filmed … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2018: “Copycat”

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Denise

“Here kitty kitty kitty.” Story: A psychiatrist becomes agoraphobic after an attack. But when murders plague San Francisco, a police investigator asks for her help. Scares: Mostly thrills, but some serial killer chills. Splat factor: Mostly photos of kills, some … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2018: “Girl vs. Monster”

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Denise

“Don’t be a hater.” Story: Skylar Lewis is a soon-to-be sixteen year old whose parents have locked in her in the house for Halloween while they’re away. So why not cut the power and slip out to that party? Well, … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2018 – Errementari: the blacksmith and the devil (El Herrero y el Diablo)

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Denise

“And remember…you should never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Story: The local blacksmith is known as a dangerous kook in the nearby village, and with good reason. But when a little girl enters his … Continue reading →

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#31in31 2018: “Day of the Dead” (2008)

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Denise

“Hey – what happened to fuckface?” Story: It’s the zombie apocalypse again y’all! And the military are doing just fine thank you very much. Oh who are we kidding? It’s a shit show everywhere. Except for the zombies. A few … Continue reading →

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