Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Elsewhere Review: Woman in Gold

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Denise

As always, clicky for the original piece! TwitView: Woman in Gold No April Fool’s Day joke; Reynolds and Mirren are amazing in this based-on-truth tale about a woman who wins a court case.  Against Austria.  To reclaim her family’s artwork … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Cinderella (2015)

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: a sweet film that takes in all that you loved about the animated Disney classic and tweaks it just a bit for the 21st Century.  Does it lag a bit here and there?  Sure.  But there’s a sweet chemistry … Continue reading →

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Short Film/Short Review: Frozen Fever

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Denise

A short film doesn’t require a long review, does it?  I either like it or I don’t, right? Well, here goes… Nutshell: Frozen Fever is a perfect little shave ice of a film, a nice aperitif after the 2013 blockbuster.  … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Run All Night

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Neeson is in his now probably trademarked BAMF Mode, and it’s a whole lot of fun for action fans.  Harris & Neeson sharing scenes = the price of admission.  All lean meat action, no filler.  Grade: A Is Liam … Continue reading →

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Review in a Flash: Unfinished Business

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Denise

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 Unfinished Business! Nutshell:  I’d give Unfinished Business … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review: She Makes Comics

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Denise

The Story: If you’re a fan of comic books, or even if you simply know what comic books are, you probably know that for too long they’ve been thought of as a dude club.  Women weren’t welcome, and if you … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Black Sea

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Black Sea tries to be Das Boot or Crimson Tide, but doesn’t quite hit the mark in terms of thrills.  Jude Law’s performance is excellent, true. But I still can’t help but want more.  Black Sea feels like an … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A Most Violent Year

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give A Most Violent Year an F.  Painful to sit through, horrendously dull.  Choppy performances from top-notch actors gives the feeling that director J.C. Chandor didn’t have a good bead on his vision.  What could have been a … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: American Sniper

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give American Sniper an A-.  Is there a bit of hero worship?  Sure.  But Cooper’s performance and Eastwood’s whipsmart direction keep things grounded.  Some of the most believable scenes of wartime devastation, thanks to Eastwood’s immersive style. Gotta … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Wedding Ringer

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give The Wedding Ringer a B+.  Funny as hell, and surprising in the chances it takes with the usual cut-n-paste storyline and cliches. A little rushed at times, but a fun film to hit if you want stomp-the-floor … Continue reading →

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