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7 Pieces of “Jackie”
Nutshell: A moving portrait of a woman in the spotlight, going through an indescribably painful time, Jackie paints a moving picture of grief and survival thanks to a touching, time-shuffled story deftly directed by Pablo Larraín, and a masterful performance … Continue reading
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7 Pieces of: Loving
Nutshell: A well crafted film about an important moment in history. Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton deliver quiet, powerful performances. Writer/Director Jeff Nichols focuses on the people that made the case, rather than the case itself. The result is a powerful, … Continue reading
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7 Pieces of: The Edge of Seventeen
Nutshell: Forget what you’ve heard about this film, and how it’s sooooo close to teen comedies of the 80s and 90s. It’s not. There are laughs, sure. But Seventeen is darker, and way more real. Which is a good thing. … Continue reading
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7 Pieces of : “Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them”
Nutshell: A top-notch, bright & shiny film that manages to put Harry and the gang out of my mind. As these new characters, and their own stories, unspool, director David Yates, J.K. Rowling, and a talented cohesive cast put on … Continue reading
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7 Pieces of: Doctor Strange
Cross-posted at Movie-Blogger.com Nutshell: Cumberbatch is 100% in as Doctor Stephen Strange. And director Scott Derrickson sure knows how to twist and turn a set to his advantage. (Literally.) Come for the breathtaking acid-trip visuals, amazing fight choreography, and performances … Continue reading
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#31in31 2016: Kill Theory
“It’s the choice business, where we get caught up.” Story: A man who spent years in a mental institution for killing his friends during a climbing excursion gets released. Meanwhile, group of college students are starting a weekend getaway in … Continue reading
#31in31 2016: Poltergeist (1982)
“Mommy, there’s somebody here … Mommy, somebody’s coming.” Story: Lovely house, honey. Ain’t the company I work for great, building these gorgeous subdivisions? Oh, and I’m sure that graveyard we relocated in order to build these houses will have no … Continue reading
#31in31 2016: Theater of Blood
“They’re not going to start killing people for writing bad notices, are they?” Story: A respected Shakespearean actor commits suicide after failing to receive a coveted award. But then the critics that lambasted him begin dying in Shakespearean style. Maybe … Continue reading
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#31in31 2016: Southbound
“We’re all on that same endless highway, the one with no name and no exits…” Story: A lonely stretch of dusty highway is the stage for four tales of guilt and punishment. Vengeance demons in the rearview are closer than … Continue reading
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7 Pieces Of: “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back”
Nutshell: Tom Cruise at his Tom Cruise-iest. Nonstop action, jaw-dropping stunts, lightning-quick pacing, and grrl power smackdowns courtesy of Cobie Smulders and Danika Yarosh. If you’re looking for more than that…what are you doing at a Tom Cruise action fest? … Continue reading
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