Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Lackluster “Life of the Party”

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: SIGH.  I really wanted to love this movie.  Yet I just can’t. Jokes that fall flat and/or are drawn out for way too long. A story that doesn’t really seem to know where it’s going or what it’s trying … Continue reading →

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“Tully” tackles the myth of Supermom head-on

Posted on May 4, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: Tully is reality as slap-in-the-face; a film that shows motherhood as exhausting, trying, physically demanding, and maybe even beautiful. A clear-eyed look at what moms can go through, with a twist to the usual “know thyself” story that’ll have … Continue reading →

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“Truth or Dare” delivers low-key chills this Friday the 13th

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Denise

Nutshell: Cliches and tropes we’ve all seen too many times before. Characters we’ve all come to expect in horror films. And yet, Blumhouse’s tribute to Stranger Danger can be surprisingly effective at times.  Not chilling, but effective. That’s worth a … Continue reading →

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“Rampage” – monstrous fun

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Denise

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 →

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“A Quiet Place” is hand-to-your-mouth terrifying

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Denise

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 →

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“Blockers” – raunchy fun for teens and their ‘rents

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Denise

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

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Denise

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 →

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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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