Category Archives: Other Places I Write

Wayback Review: The Conjuring

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Denise

Fine, so it’s not technically way-back.  But as I’ve just popped up the Annabelle screening, why not link to the review I did for The Conjuring?  Here ’tis…  As always, clicky the hypertext title for the original piece! Nutshell: I’d … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Real Steel

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Denise

Watching Shawn Levy’s This is Where I Leave You last night made me think back to the last movie of his I’d caught at the ol’ multiplex.  Herewith, my review from Atomic Popcorn of Levy’s Real Steel.  *theatrical bow* Nutshell: … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Restless

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Denise

Originally published on Atomic Popcorn: read the original piece here. I’d nutshell this, but honestly?  I’d almost forgotten I’d seen this, and that intrigued me enough to re-post.  But I do remember it pulled all the right strings, and had … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: The Rover

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give The Rover a B+. It’s the type of film that had me watching, completely hooked, from the get-go (granted, it’s a heckuva start). But the bleak, unforgiving style of the film may put some off. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review — Buffy the Vampire Slayer Volume One: The Long Way Home

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Denise

Hello Summer lazytimes!  While I slog away at new comics that have crossed my Kindle (workworkwork), here’s a peek at a li’l something I wrote for Green Man Review awhile back.  It was re-blogged at Sleeping Hedgehog, and now it’s … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: The Fault in Our Stars

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I give it a B+.  Not a shot-for-shot retelling of the novel, but it works.  Would have liked to have seen more of the realistic sturm-und-drang of illness, but otherwise Woodley and Elgort nail their roles.  And any film … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Maleficent

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I give Maleficent a B.  This movie shouldn’t be any good.  It’s a one-character show with poorly constructed supporting characters, and an ending you can see coming a mile away.  But the fact that Jolie really loves being the fairy, … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Belle

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I give Belle an A.  Excellent performances, a script that balances history with heart-tugging, and crystal-clear cinematography equals a film that’s easy to enjoy.  Makes you want to hit up Wikipedia the moment you leave the theater.  Y’know, after … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Endless Love

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Denise

Here’s Part 2 of today’s Valentine’s Day movie review-ness. Thing. Gotta say I was never a fan of the original, 1981 Endless Love.  But this film — though it’s not great by any means — is one I’d watch again, … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Winter’s Tale

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Denise

Welcome to Valentine’s Day y’all!  First up, a heart-tugger that may not be the most coherent story in the world, but is definitely cranked up to 11 in the luuuuuurve department.  Guys who are being dragged to see this considering this … Continue reading →

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