Category Archives: Movie Reviews

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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The What/Why/How of “Black Mass”

Posted on September 18, 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.  Sometimes I’m tired and can sum up my feeling on a film because exhaustion apparently … Continue reading →

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The Visit: some scares but ultimately unsatisfying

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: great twist, not-so-great movie.  Grade: C Visiting gramma and grampy.  Who doesn’t love that?  Cookies, hot chocolate, tons of love and affection…and locking yourself in your room ’til sunup.  Not what you recall growing up?  Well, that’s The Visit, … Continue reading →

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The What/Why/How of “American Ultra”

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Denise

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”

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Denise

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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