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“Joy” delivers anything but.
What can I say? I get angry when a film with such promise ends up being a lazy also-ran. As always, clicky for the original piece! TwitView: Joy An interesting premise that stalls upon execution. Saved from complete dreck by … Continue reading
The Big Short: the coolest econ class you’ll ever wanna take
Nutshell: The Big Short deals with the heartbreaking concept of a world financial collapse, and makes it fascinating and at times even funny. While this film pulls no punches, it also educates as it entertains with scenes that break the … Continue reading
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#TheForceAwakens: this is the spoiler-free review you’re looking for
Nutshell: J.J. Abrams keeps the themes so beloved from Episodes IV-VI while keeping things fresh and compelling. Action, suspense, dread, hope…it’s all here. An excellent addition to the Star Wars universe, and a must-see this awards season. Grade: A “Force?” … Continue reading
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Review in a Flash: “In the Heart of the Sea” is a beautiful tale that struggles to stay afloat
It’s Awards Season Onslaught time! So that can mean only one thing; quickie reviews so you (and I) can get out and enjoy the season faster. Feliz Chrismukwanzyulekkah y’all! Nutshell: Chris Hemsworth delivers an incredible, career-changing performance here. Pity the … Continue reading
Victor Frankenstein: what’s scarier, monsters or a man obsessed?
Nutshell: A fascinating look at the friendship/partnership between Victor Frankenstein and his right-hand-man Igor. But this film also shines a light on obsession and its various forms, including a stellar performance by Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott as a driven police officer … Continue reading
“Creed” a worthy successor to “Rocky”
Nutshell: Director Ryan Coogler delivers a TKO of a film, one that celebrates what’s come before while bringing the Rocky/Creed story into the present. Michael B. Jordan is a powerhouse in more ways than one. Grade: A- “That bell don’t … Continue reading
The Night Before: a thinking man’s stoner film, and a holiday treat
Nutshell:Who’da thunk that a film about three guys who can’t seem to stop acting like children would be such a grownup treat? Gordon-Levitt, Rogen and Mackie deliver performances that are funny and heartfelt. Director/writer Jonathan Levine delivers a film that … Continue reading
Review in a Flash: Spectre
Back to the usual RiaF format for this quickie. Why? Why not? Onward, to Spectre! “I always knew death would wear a familiar face… but not yours.” Nutshell: Wham, bam, thank you…James. A one-explosion-after-the-other film that will have you dazzled. … Continue reading
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Review in a Flash: Suffragette
Sometimes things come up…or in this case many things do, but enough about my food poisoning. Onward, to my thoughts on Suffragette! “Deeds, not words.” Gotta admit the biggest draw for me when it came to catching Suffragette was the … Continue reading
#31in31: A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
Happy Halloween everybody! We’ve made it through another 31 days of scary (and scary bad) stuff…and to finish things off, here’s a much-buzzed movie about a skateboarding vampire. No, really. “Are you a good boy?” Story: Douchebag drug dealer pimp … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, Foreign Fims, Foreign Horror, Horror Movies
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