Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Review In A Flash: Big Eyes

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Denise

It’s the Awards Season Onslaught time! So that can mean only one thing; quickie reviews so you (and I) can get out and enjoy the season faster. Feliz Chrismukwanzyulekkah y’all! Before:  Wait.  This is a Tim Burton joint?  Oh man, … Continue reading →

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Review in a Flash – The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Denise

It’s the Awards Season Onslaught time! So that can mean only one thing; quickie reviews so you (and I) can get out and enjoy the season faster. Feliz Chrismukwanzyulekkah y’all! Before:  THE HOBBIT!!11!!  Happy that the final installment of this … Continue reading →

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Movie Review — Exodus: Gods and Kings

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Exodus: Gods and Kings a C-.  Barely passing as an epic, and though there are some interesting moments when the 21st Century tries to science-splain ancient Egypt, it never once stirred my interest past the FX.  Who’s … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Top Five

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell:  I give Top Five an A.  Love “backstage” stories?  Funny stuff?  Introspection?  You’ll love this.  Rock shines, and delivers his best performance yet. Also, DMX sings Nat Cole. Hello, Spotify? A man who was once the pinnacle of his … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Theory of Everything

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Theory an A.  Solid acting with riveting performances, beautiful cinematography and a story about one man’s real life triumph over adversity…and the universe.  What’s not to like? Went to the DC premiere.  Saw the screening.  Loved the … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Big Hero 6

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Big Hero 6 an A-.  It’s tough to top Frozen, but BH6 manages to delight with gorgeous animation and a voice cast that’s up for fun.  Drunk Low Battery Baymax is Best Baymax! It’s no secret that … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Interstellar

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Interstellar a B+.  It’s a study in contrasts; gritty and sterile, violent and peaceful, walking the edge of death and celebrating life.   Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain are fantastic, even when the storyline veers off … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Book of Life

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I give The Book of Life an A-.  A bouncy, fizzy-fun animated pic about a cool but little-understood (in the USA) Mexican holiday.  Wonderful voice performances and gorgeous animation will please young and old alike, and the songs will … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Left Behind (2014)

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Left Behind a B-.  It’s heart is in the right place, and it walks the fine line between Sunday school and pop culture nicely, but it’s movie-of-the-week look may put folks off.  Director Vic Armstrong needed a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Equalizer

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give The Equalizer an A-. A well done update of the 80s badass savior series, there’s a few hiccups here and there (see: the overuse of Important Slow Walking), but all in all an enjoyable good-guys-win film. I … Continue reading →

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