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Elsewhere Review — The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: A well-done attempt to turn the final book of The Hunger Games into two films, though there are choppy spots where editing could have been smoother. Lawrence jumps back into Katniss territory with ease, and so does the rest … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Whiplash

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Whiplash an A-. Emotionally difficult to watch at times, but worth it. This film grabs you by your collar and drags you into it’s world headfirst, no quarter given. Simmons and Teller give Master Class performances, and … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: This is Where I Leave You

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell:  I’d give This is Where I Leave You at B.  The Altman family may be dysfunctional, but the film is a well-oiled machine.  Funny, inappropriate as hell, and so much like real life it’s oftentimes uncomfortable.  Luckily the cast … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Magic in the Moonlight

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Denise

First posted on Geek for e, the original piece can be found here. Nutshell: I’d give Magic in the Moonlight a B.  Though it’s not Woody’s best, it’s a sure sight better than most of what’s out there right now. … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review — The Purge: Anarchy

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Denise

First posted on Geek for e, the original piece can be found here. Nutshell: I give The Purge: Anarchy an A-.  Much more of a thriller than it’s original claustrophobic predecessor, Anarchy shows viewers all the chaos on the streets, … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Reviews: Mandela & The Wolf of Wall Street

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Denise

Yaaaay — awards season!  Woot! I.  So.  Tired. But hey, #firstworldproblems and all that, right?  Because I’m pooped from all the films I’ve been screening.  Not to bad y’all.  But before I crack open this bottle of vino (only the … Continue reading →

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From Geek for e: McG’s new film and Beautiful Creatures

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Denise

A few new newsy updates for your reading pleasure. I’m a big fan of McG, so hopefully this new film will go well. And I’m a sucker for all things YA, so y’all know I’m dying for Beautiful Creatures to … Continue reading →

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From Geek for e: the Ghastly Awards are comin’!

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Denise

Horror comics get their due with the Ghastly Awards As I’ve often said, I’m a complete and total horror junkie.  The first horror movie I remember seeing was Night of the Living Dead, thanks to a 2-year-old me waking up … Continue reading →

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