Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Wayback Review: “Young Adult”

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Denise

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

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Denise

“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 →

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“A Fantastic Woman”

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Denise

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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Gus Writes: “Red Sparrow”

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Denise

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 →

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All hail “Black Panther”

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Denise

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.

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Denise

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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“Maze Runner: The Death Cure”

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: A fun ride, if you ignore the fact that this final film in the Maze Runner series is a tangled mess of cliches and overused tropes. I wish I could say I enjoyed the ride, but I was too … Continue reading →

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“Insidious: The Last Key”: tired tropes combine with new twists

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: There’s no doubt that Lin Shaye is an incredible actress that brings top-notch talent to this series as psychic-in-charge Elise. There is, however, serious doubt that this series can continue, considering how it scrapes up the usual jump scares … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: “Insidious 2”

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Denise

Because I’m working on my review of Insidious: The Last Key, why not revisit my thoughts on part 2 of this franchise?  From Geek for e way back in 2013.  Enjoy! Movie Review: Insidious 2 Remember how amazing The Exorcist was? Well, Insidious wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: “Brave”

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Denise

Originally published in 2012, but trotted out for the holiday season. Check out the original piece here at Green Man Review! Bairns, bodhrans and brogues…. Doesn’t everyone want to be in Scotland?  Disney/Pixar is really hoping you do, with the … Continue reading →

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