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7 Pieces Of “Sing”

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A cliche’d but entertaining story is given a boost by game voice actors and a sweetly humorous plot.  A few notes are a bit off-key, but by the end Sing makes beautiful music nonetheless.  Grade: A- “Wonder and magic … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of “Hidden Figures”

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: An excellent look at heretofore unsung women behind the Astronauts.  Director Theodore Melfi manages to combine the stories of three women, the cultural revolution of the era, and the history of the space program together in an affecting, enjoyable … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of “Jackie”

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Denise

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

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

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

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

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”

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Denise

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

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Denise

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

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Denise

“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 →

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#31in31 2016: Poltergeist (1982)

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Denise

“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 →

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#31in31 2016: Theater of Blood

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Denise

“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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