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Movie Review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Nutshell: there’s a reason why Me & Earl is scooping up awards; it’s a touching but not sappy look at youth, illness and the bonds of friendship. Come for the cool way director Gomez-Rejon imagines the story, stay for the … Continue reading
What/Why/How Review: Mortdecai
Sometimes all you want to know is “what is this?”, “why should I see it?” and “how’d you like it?” So here’s the lowdown on Mortdecai! What: An idiot that somehow has incredible luck as a nowhere-near-legal art dealer/smuggler/cad, Mortdecai … Continue reading
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Movie Review: Inside Out
Nutshell: quite possibly Pixar’s first existential children’s film. Inside Out may have all the bright-n-shiny for the little ones, but make no mistake; adults will be the ones that really dive into this film. Tons of stuff to love, though … Continue reading
Movie Review: Jurassic World
Nutshell: Writer/director Colin Trevorrow does exactly what Jurassic World‘s theme park does; makes things bigger, faster and more dangerous in order to whip audiences into a frenzy. Pratt and Howard look great as Smart Tough Guy and Willfully Clueless Woman … Continue reading
Movie Review: San Andreas
Nutshell: The feel-good disaster movie of the summer! Low on blood and onscreen human decimation, this is a disaster flick that you can take your grandmother (or grandkids) to. Does that make it dull? Nup; the CGI is the best … Continue reading
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Review in a Flash: Tomorrowland
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 Tomorrowland! Nutshell: Tomorrowland is an interesting film. … Continue reading
Movie Review: Pitch Perfect 2
Nutshell: The Barden Bellas are back, and still awesome? Well, kinda. Pitch Perfect 2 is a crazy, messy blend of songs, funky cameo appearances and strange subplots that will have you laughing out loud. But those moments can’t cover up … Continue reading
Max Max: Fury Road delivers dazzling destruction. Say that five times fast.
Nutshell: Fury Road is a worthy successor to the original films, thanks to a dedicated director, incredible performances and tons of on-screen stuntwork. Grade: A+ “My name is Max. My world is fire and blood.” No, this isn’t a secret … Continue reading
Far from the Maddening Crowd is far from on point
Nutshell: A beautifully crafted and acted story, surrounding a thoughtless, self-absorbed lead character that I couldn’t bring myself to care for. A promising start turns into a de-evolution of the character and a shift of focus from story to proselytizing, … Continue reading
Age of Ultron delivers the destruction
Nutshell: More aptly titled The Avengers: Battle of Helm’s Deep, this nonstop action-packed thrillfest will get fans of bam-pow totally stoked, while others may wish they could take a breather every now and then. Would have liked more on Scarlet … Continue reading
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