Category Archives: Movie Reviews

The What/Why/How of “American Ultra”

Sometimes a film is easy to sum up.  Sometimes a movie sucks so terribly, or shines so brightly, that a quick writeup is all that’s needed. Sometimes I’m on codeine cough syrup for summer bronchitis (WTF!!11!!) that a quickie is … Continue reading

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The What/Why/How of “The End of the Tour”

Nutshell: The End of the Tour is an incredibly realistic slice-of-life film involving a famous author and the reporter interviewing him for a piece in Rolling Stone.  The back and forth between these two characters gets into more than fame … Continue reading

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The Man from U.N.C.L.E. brings back 60s mod. Groovy, baby.

Nutshell: Mod, hip and a gorgeous tip of the hat to classic spy films.  Hammer and Cavill have great buddy film chemistry, and Ritchie knows how to give good action. The plot is muddled, but who cares when you’re having … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Southpaw

The one-two punch of Fuqua and Sutter delivers a film that’s more than just a rock ’em, sock ’em throwdown. (Though the Horner/Eminem score/soundtrack collaboration helps keep the adrenaline flowing.) Fight film fans will love the attention paid to The … Continue reading

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The What/Why/How of Paper Towns

Nutshell: Paper Town‘s plot feels cobbled together from every John Hughes film ever made, but with a dash of millennial ennui to make things “fresh”. That doesn’t work. Luckily, the talented cast of twenty-teen somethings do, making the shopworn story … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Ant-Man

Let’s face it; you’re either a Marvel junkie or you’re not.  So to the junkies I say this: go.  Go see Ant-Man.  See it now.  Spring for the 3D and get yourself some popcorn and licorice while you’re at it.  … Continue reading

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Movie Review: “Amy” will break your heart

Nutshell: this documentary will rip you into little pieces as you watch Winehouse go from a talented snarky kid to a messed up superstar too many people took advantage of rather than tried to help. Director Asif Kapadia points no … Continue reading

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What/Why/How Review: Magic Mike XXL

Sometimes all you wanna know is “what is this?”, “why should I see it?” and “how did you like it?” So? Here’s the dish on Magic Mike XXL! Nutshell: If you’re reading this review?  You know you wanna see it.  … Continue reading

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Movie Review — Terminator: Genisys

I’m not sure whether to applaud or scratch my head at this newest entry in the Terminator mythos.  On the one hand, I love the 21st Century revamping.  Look; people have cell phones!  Tablets!  On the other hand, all the … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Max

Nutshell: Max pulls all the right heartstrings.  Kids coming together, family bonding, and a freakin’ beautiful dog that has his own hero’s journey to deal with.  What’s not to love?  Well, the cookie-cutter plot, maybe.  But if you don’t shed … Continue reading

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