Category Archives: Movie Reviews

7 Pieces of: “Hell or High Water”

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Denise

“Days of robbing banks…long gone for sure.” Story: Toby’s desperate to save the family ranch after his mother’s passing. So he taps brother Tanner to help him with things. And by “help him with things”, I mean “rob banks to … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “War Dogs”

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Denise

“The war is happening.  This is about money.” Story:  Wanna make some serious dollars?  Run guns for the government!  It’s not just for big contractors anymore.  When junior high BFFs Efraim (Hill) and David (Teller) decide to go into the … Continue reading →

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Streep’s on pitch with delightful “Florence Foster Jenkins”

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A lovely, bittersweet story of a woman determined to pursue her dreams.  Streep is just plain glorious as Florence, and Grant does what might be his best work as her husband St. Clair.  Most amazingly though, as Cosmé McMoon, … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Dragon: A Sweet, Soulful Surprise

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: while the start of the film may be scary for the very young, and the nemesis’s denouement feels like an inexplicable about-face, audiences of all ages will enjoy this tale of a boy, his dragon, and the family who … Continue reading →

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“Suicide Squad”: the okay PG-13 that could have been a kickass R

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: All pop-art acid trip posters with happy bunny colors, Suicide Squad‘s ad campaign came on like the new and different stepchild of Zack Snyder’s DCEU (DC Extended Universe).  But Squad is just as bleak as what’s come before, it … Continue reading →

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Review in a Flash: “Star Trek Beyond” is beyond cool

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Denise

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 →

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“Lights Out” turns a short film into a big scare

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Denise

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 →

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Wayback Review: Final Destination 5

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Denise

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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“Ghostbusters” is good. Suck it, haters.

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Denise

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 →

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“The Secret Life of Pets”: a fluffy, family friendly diversion

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Denise

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 →

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