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#31in31 2016: Re-Kill
“Re-Kill ’em all!” Story: 5 years after a zombie outbreak that decimated the world was finally under control. Watching armed forces – Re-Kill division – protect, serve, and blow away zombies is now reality TV for the safely fenced in … Continue reading
#31in31 2016: Deathgasm
“Wouldn’t it be crazy if the music had something to do with demons?” Story: Death Metal nerd moves in with his uncle’s family after his mom is committed. Needless to say he doesn’t fit in. That is until he finds … Continue reading
“The Birth of a Nation” – the battle between Important and Good
Nutshell: A very important story, beautifully – and horrifically – told. Nate Parker may seem a bit too happy to throw on the messianic robes of Nat Turner, and his storytelling often goes overboard with heavy-handed symbolism. Yet, even with … Continue reading
#31in31: Ava’s Possessions
“Are you still smoking marijuana? I mean, it’s a gateway drug, okay?” Story: Ava was possessed for a month. Now she’s free, but life isn’t back to normal. At least there’s therapy. And a bloodstain under the rug. Let the … Continue reading
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Tagged 31in31, Demon movies, Horror Movies, Possession movies
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#31in31 2016: The Minus Man
“I never make a plan. Like a comet shooting across the sky, just happens. Nobody knows where I’ll land.” Story: A sociopathic loner who kills people that seem to have lost hope or interest in life spends some time in … Continue reading
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#31in31 2016: These Final Hours
“Here it is folks. It’s happened.” Story: An impact in the North Atlantic obliterates Western Europe, the East Coast of the United States, and West Africa, with the rest of the world quickly following suit. Australia has 12 hours to … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, 31in31, Horror Movies, Post-Apocalyptic stuff
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“Deepwater Horizon”: a riveting look at the people who tried to stop a disaster
Nutshell: A riveting look at a devastating disaster, with performances that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. You don’t need to need to understand all the techspeak, but it’s cool to hear it. Bonus: the story of … Continue reading
Posted in 7 Pieces Of, Movie Reviews
Tagged Biopics, BP Oil Spill, Deepwater Horizon, Disaster Films
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Short Film, Short Review: “The Opera Singer”
“Accidents happen. Life happens. Or maybe it doesn’t.” Absolutely beautiful. Can something be uplifting and poignant at the same time? Well, this short about an opera singer who’s headed toward the end of her life can, and does. It’s a … Continue reading
“Magnificent Seven” – not truly Magnificent, but definitely not Meh
Nutshell: With Seven Samurai and Sturges’ The Magnificent Seven as it’s pedigree, Mag7 had its work cut out for it. And there’s a whole lot of action packed fun to be had. But even with excellent performances all around, this … Continue reading
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Tagged Chris Pratt, Denzel Washington, Movie Reviews, The Magnificent Seven, Westerns
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“Queen of Katwe” – a beautiful true story given the beautiful Disney treatment
Nutshell: Not only is this a lovely feel-good movie that based on a lovely feel-good story that really happened, Queen of Katwe takes viewers by the hand and shows them a whole new real world. Director Mira Nair, along with … Continue reading
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