Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Ant-Man

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Denise

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

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Denise

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

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Denise

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

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Denise

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

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Denise

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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Movie Review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Denise

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 →

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What/Why/How Review: Mortdecai

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Denise

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

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Denise

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 →

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Movie Review: Jurassic World

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Denise

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 →

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Movie Review: San Andreas

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Denise

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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