Tag Archives: 7 Pieces Of

“The Wedding Plan” – an open-hearted story about finding Orthodox love in a non-Orthodox way

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: With hints of Pride and Prejudice and Muriel’s Wedding, The Wedding Plan is a sweet, quirky, and heartfelt look at women, men, marriage, and faith. Faith in yourself, faith in your family and friends, and faith that everything will … Continue reading →

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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” gives more awesome and MOAR GROOT

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: Hey, remember how Guardians of the Galaxy was an amazeballs kickass good time?  Well, get ready for more of the same.  The gang is a more cohesive unit this go-round, and the set design and FX are a trippy … Continue reading →

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“Tommy’s Honour” – a golf film that swings for your heart

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: A bit too light of a touch with Tommy’s backstory starts the film off with a slight handicap, and a lack of character development (as well as golf basics for non-players) often lands the plot in the weeds.  But with … Continue reading →

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“Gifted”: Evans is a superhero of an uncle in this engaging story

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Denise

” 3+3?  REALLY?  What kind of school is this?” Nutshell: A sweet, simple tale of a little girl who is far from simple, but very sweet.  Director Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) and an extremely talented cast elevate this … Continue reading →

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“Life” – be prepared to have it scared out of you with this suspenseful space story

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Denise

“This isn’t your buddy.“ Nutshell: Alien meets Gravity in a well thought out, well acted genre film that hits all the right buttons. While I hated the all-but-boilerplate-in-this-genre ending, there’s no denying it’s not necessarily a bad way to send … Continue reading →

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“Kong: Skull Island” – Kong gets monstrous in this excellent reboot

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: Outstanding FX, fantastic (if a bit too done-before) soundtrack, and a cast that makes you feel all the fear and wonder of being stranded on an island full of kaiju. A popcorn flick par excellence, even with a few … Continue reading →

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“Logan”: a fitting swan song for Jackman’s Wolverine

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: A fitting goodbye to Jackman’s Wolverine, as well as an amazing introduction to Laura “X-23” Kinney. Logan gives you everything you want in a big-screen re-imagining of the “Old Man Logan” story…and while everything means the film goes on … Continue reading →

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“The LEGO Batman Movie” – everything’s still awesome

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Denise

“I’m Richard Grayson, but everybody at the orphanage calls me Dick.” ‘Well, kids can be cruel.’ Nutshell: A crazy, over-the-top extravaganza of villainous excess and Batman badassery. Lots of adults-get-it-humor that isn’t too much for the wee ones. A bit … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of “Hidden Figures”

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: An excellent look at heretofore unsung women behind the Astronauts.  Director Theodore Melfi manages to combine the stories of three women, the cultural revolution of the era, and the history of the space program together in an affecting, enjoyable … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of: Loving

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A well crafted film about an important moment in history. Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton deliver quiet, powerful performances. Writer/Director Jeff Nichols focuses on the people that made the case, rather than the case itself.  The result is a powerful, … Continue reading →

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