Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Independence Day: Resurgence is a chip off the alien block

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Denise

  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 →

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“Attacking the Darkness” – a mockumentary where religion and RPGs collide

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Denise

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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“Central Intelligence” – fun, embarrassing and goofy. Just like high school.

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Hart and Johnson make a great team in Central Intelligence, a film that focuses on the funny and puts the serious business of espionage on the back burner.  That’s a good thing; here, it’s the connection (real or perceived) … Continue reading →

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“Finding Dory” – adorable in and out of the sea

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Finding Dory is a little bit crazier, a little bit goofier, and maybe even a little more heavy-handed than its predecessor. But it’s still got its heart in the right place, and plenty of positive messages mixed in with … Continue reading →

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The Conjuring 2: a bigger, badder bogeyman in a damn fine sequel

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: creepy, chilling, and definitely not for the faint of heart, The Conjuring 2 is a worthy follow-up to its terrifying predecessor.  A bit hokey at the very end, but it’s a small price to pay for some seriously good, … Continue reading →

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“Warcraft” – disappointment in cinema form

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Disappointment, thy name is Warcraft. Or, better put, thy name is Duncan Jones.  With a huge mythology to work with, and seemingly unlimited funds, to make a film that makes no sense, and fails to connect with viewers on … Continue reading →

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“Me Before You” – warm fuzzies and sugarcoating make for a sweet romantic trifle

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: There’s no denying that Clarke and Claflin have onscreen chemistry.  And this “who knew they were made for each other” story strikes all the right romantic notes.  But there’s a whitewash to Will’s quadriplegia that turns this sweet modern … Continue reading →

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“Alice Through the Looking Glass” – Wonderland whimsy

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Entertaining, fun, and surprisingly – refreshingly – deep. Alice packs a whole lot of glorious enchantment into just under two hours. Alice herself isn’t quite the same, nor are a few other characters…but overall that’s not overwhelmingly bad, and … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Iron Man

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Denise

[Since Green Man Review is just a memory, let’s revisit my review of Tony Stark’s first MCU joint, shall well?  From GMR, 6/11/2008.] I’m sorry. This is the fun-vee. The hum-drum-vee is back there. — Tony Stark Another summer, another … Continue reading →

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The Nice Guys: damn nice buddy comedy

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Crowe.  Gosling.  Buddy perfection? Damn straight.  Writer/Director Shane Black shows he’s got a helluva lot more where Lethal Weapon and The Long Kiss Goodnight came from. Maybe a bit too crazy sometimes, but overall a fun ride. Grade: A- … Continue reading →

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