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Review in a Flash: “Star Trek Beyond” is beyond cool
Sometimes I’m too lazy for a full-out piece. Sometimes everything I’ve got to say about a film can be summarized in a sentence or two. Sometimes I was up til 2am jamming on a Star Trek marathon. So herewith, a … Continue reading
“Lights Out” turns a short film into a big scare
Nutshell: Creepy, spooky, and effective as hell. Yes, the mental illness vs. actually being haunted plot point could have been a bit less Baby Be Crazy, and the sound editing could use a tweak or two to limit the number … Continue reading
Wayback Review: Final Destination 5
I could use a chill, couldn’t you? So lets’ take a peek at my review of Final Destiation 5, which was originally posted on August 12, 2011 at Atomic Popcorn. Oxymoron or no, Final Destination 5 is shooting out toward … Continue reading
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Tagged Horror Movies, Movie Reviews
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“Ghostbusters” is good. Suck it, haters.
Nutshell: a remake will never re-capture the lightning in a bottle of a classic. But this reboot has a certain charm and goofy fun all its own. Sure, a strangely ill-used Hemsworth adds a certain je ne sais WTF. But … Continue reading
“The Secret Life of Pets”: a fluffy, family friendly diversion
Nutshell: Pets is absolutely adorable. And it’s absolutely unbelievable. But who needs a plot that makes sense when you’ve got talking animals? Louis C.K., Kevin Hart, and Jenny Slate are hilarious voicing their pet counterparts. The animation is lovely to … Continue reading
Wayback Review: V for Vendetta
[Another look at my review of V for Vendetta for the late, great Green Man Review. Originally published October, 2007.] V for Vendetta (Warner Brothers , 2006) It’s been said that Guy Fawkes was the only person who ever entered … Continue reading
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Tagged Book to Film, Comic Book to Film, Wayback Reviews
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“The Legend of Tarzan” gives great Sunday morning serial
Nutshell: This new Tarzan brings the Saturday morning serials into the 21st Century, and looks awfully spiffy doing it. CGI is on point, the actors dig into their roles nicely, and even the animal behaviors feel authentic. Sure the plot … Continue reading
“The Purge: Election Year” wins, but just barely
Nutshell: While Anarchy upped the Purge stakes with it’s clear-eyed and horrifying look at class warfare run amok, Election Year pulls back on the message, and is a weaker film for it. Writer/director James DeMonaco flounders in his third act, … Continue reading
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Independence Day: Resurgence is a chip off the alien block
Nutshell: Second verse, same as the first: ID4R dusts off the same comfortable chestnuts that made its predecessor so popular. And while ID4R doesn’t seem to suffer from the same tech hiccups – the aliens don’t seem to be … Continue reading
“Attacking the Darkness” – a mockumentary where religion and RPGs collide
Nutshell: with cinematography and sound that definitely doesn’t scream “Shoestring Indie”, Attacking the Darkness gives a knowing wink to mockumentary fans and RPG aficionados. There are definite echoes of Christopher Guest films like For Your Consideration and Waiting for Guffman, … Continue reading
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