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“Rampage” – monstrous fun
Nutshell: Big mutant animals! On a rampage! With lots of good looking guys all over the place! People who are looking for Fine Cinema in this film are idiots. For those of you who just want big monster fun, this … Continue reading
“A Quiet Place” is hand-to-your-mouth terrifying
Nutshell: Director John Krasinski’s first big-budget feature length film shows that he’s a force to be reckoned with. And this high-caliber story about a family trying to stay alive and safe after a monster invasion is equally powerful. Grade: A “IT’S … Continue reading
“Blockers” – raunchy fun for teens and their ‘rents
Nutshell: By flipping the script on the usual teen sex romp, Blockers gives an empowering post-#metoo spin on the usual raunchy shenanigans. Plus, the teen-said/parents-said storyline gives something fun for all ages. Well, let’s say all ages over teen, shall … Continue reading
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“Ready Player One” – 80s nostalgia at its best
Nutshell: Forget the haters that say RP1 is just a hodgepodge of 80s nostalgia packed in glitter. Because RP1 is a hodgepodge of 80s nostalgia packed in glitter, and that makes it awesome. Spielberg takes a gloriously messy thrill ride … Continue reading
Wayback Review: “Young Adult”
Originally published at Geek for e back in 2011. WHOA. High school. Whatever. But for some, high school was their best, shining moment; the time where they were everything to everyone and nothing could stand in their way. Like Mavis … Continue reading
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“A Wrinkle in Time” – definitely a forehead wrinkler
“We can’t take credit for your faults. It’s how you use them that counts.” As the movie adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time is a confusing hodgepodge of…stuff? So will my review be! Talk like Yoda you will, if seeing … Continue reading
“A Fantastic Woman”
Nutshell: Moving, bittersweet and powerful, A Fantastic Woman not only makes it’s mark as a Best Foreign Film Oscar contender, but as a reminder that the struggle for LGBTQ rights is still very much a struggle. Grade: A “Saying goodbye … Continue reading
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Tagged Academy Awards, Foreign Films, LGBTQ News, Oscar Nominees
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Gus Writes: “Red Sparrow”
Gotta love when Gus Russo takes the lead here at AFan! Herewith, his excellent review of Red Sparrow! As a fan of espionage thrillers, especially classics like The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (John Le Carré) and From … Continue reading
All hail “Black Panther”
Nutshell: Fabulous performances, fabulous soundtrack, fabulous visuals. And a story with ideas that’ll have you contemplating what goes on in the world – and your backyard – long after the end credits. Go. Grade: A “Just because something works doesn’t … Continue reading
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“Fifty Shades Freed” – well, that’s over.
Nutshell: Looks Dakota Johnson is growing into her acting chops. Unfortunately, Freed doesn’t give her much to work with. A messy plot with a drummed-up antagonist that takes away from the light-hearted chemistry between the two leads. Grade: D+ “It’s … Continue reading
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