Category Archives: Movie Reviews

“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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X-Men: Apocalypse

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: strong start, strong finish, but a wobbly middle shored up by character shout outs for longtime fans, and a few fun surprises. Casual viewers may enjoy the mind-blowing FX, but fans will wish for more than a tip of … Continue reading →

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Captain America: Civil War is the Marvel throwdown we’ve been waiting for

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: If you’re an MCU fan, you know you’re gonna see this, but wanna know if it’s actually any good. IT’S BETTER. If you’re not an MCU fan and wanna know if you should see it? There’s plenty of amazing … Continue reading →

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Review in a Flash: “Keanu”

Posted on April 29, 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 it’s both. So herewith, a quick-n-dirty on Key & Peele’s first foray into filmness, … Continue reading →

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“Mother’s Day” – sweet, easily digestible fluff. Probably better than waffles from a 3-year-old.

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell***: A whole lot funnier – and, surprisingly, sweeter – than I anticipated.  Then again, I anticipated sheer, unadulterated crap.  Director Gary Marshall manages to take what could have been a hideous train wreck of sap and turns it into … Continue reading →

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“Sing Street” nails John Carney’s musical movies hat-trick

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Denise

“No woman can love a man who listens to Phil Collins.” Nutshell: Am I using “hat trick” improperly?  (GO SPORTS)  Oh who cares – Carney’s success with Once and Begin Again flows into Sing Street, creating a nostalgic look back … Continue reading →

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Short Film, Short Review: Already Dead

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Denise

Who wants to read a review that’s longer than the film? Nobody, that’s who. So here’s my take on a short film that will get you primed to see it, or prepped to pass on it. Herewith, Already Dead! “We’re … Continue reading →

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“Winter’s War”: hot performances, cold story

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Denise

“And you thought this was just a game.” Nutshell: a sequel that feels like a sincere attempt that devolved into a cash-grab.  Outstanding performances and gorgeous visuals can’t save a story that doesn’t know what to do with itself.  But … Continue reading →

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