Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Nutshell Review: Bridge of Spies

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Denise

Bridge of Spies is just like the other Hanks/Spielberg joints; a feel-good film dressed in historical detail and accuracy.  While folks that didn’t live through the late 50s/early 60s Berlin conflict may find the start of the film a bit … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Freeheld

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Denise

As always, clicky the title for the original piece! Movie Review: Freeheld Nutshell: a story about two quiet people who had to stand up for their rights doesn’t have to be this quiet.  In searching for the heart of this … Continue reading →

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#31in31: The Final Girls

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Denise

Psst: The Final Girls was part of this year’s Spooky Movie International Film Festival at the AFI. “First time away from home? It’s hard to be away from your parents, huh?” Story: Max, a young woman whose mother died in … Continue reading →

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The What/Why/How of “He Named Me Malala”

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Denise

Sometimes a film is easy to sum up.  Sometimes it sucks so terribly, or shines so brightly, that a quick writeup is all that’s needed.  Onward, to He Named Me Malala! Nutshell: An interesting look inside the real life of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Pan

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Much more of a madcap good time than the source material, even if the plot is scattershot and at times unintelligible.  But if you’re a lover of gorgeous CGI who cares? Bring forth the flying pirate ships and amazing … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Martian

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Out of this world. Grade: A “It’s been seven days since I ran out of ketchup.” Botanist Mark Watney is on a mission to Mars.  In fact, he’s on Mars, with a whole team of researchers an all-around smart … Continue reading →

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31 in 31 – Hotel Transylvania 2

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Denise

Kids version time!  This film is first up because 1) this movie is still in theaters, and 2) hello; I love Hotel Transylvania.  So let’s get started. “We don’t need to kill anymore.  We’ve got Pop Tarts.” Story: Drac loves … Continue reading →

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“The Intern” – comfort food that charms and entertains

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: folks who love Nancy Meyers’ modern-day fairy tales will love this one too.  Things are tied up way too nicely at the end, but De Niro and Hathaway are charming.  Grade: B Nancy Meyers is queen of women’s comfort … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Everest hits the heights

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Denise

Yeah, I should whip something up just for this blog.  But I so tired.  Read on… “Everest” succeeds in hitting the heights Everest manages to tell a true story without stooping to creative license add-ons.  The characters may lack depth, … Continue reading →

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“Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” is videogame-tastic

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: dig 28 Days Later, Dune and The Hunger Games?  Why not have a movie that puts those three films in a Waring and hits pulse?  Pour into a popcorn bucket, brush off the lack of character/story development, and enjoy. … Continue reading →

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