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“Truth or Dare” delivers low-key chills this Friday the 13th
Nutshell: Cliches and tropes we’ve all seen too many times before. Characters we’ve all come to expect in horror films. And yet, Blumhouse’s tribute to Stranger Danger can be surprisingly effective at times. Not chilling, but effective. That’s worth a … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 Pieces Of, Horror Movies, Movie Reviews
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“Rampage” – monstrous fun
Nutshell: Big mutant animals! On a rampage! With lots of good looking guys all over the place! People who are looking for Fine Cinema in this film are idiots. For those of you who just want big monster fun, this … Continue reading
“A Quiet Place” is hand-to-your-mouth terrifying
Nutshell: Director John Krasinski’s first big-budget feature length film shows that he’s a force to be reckoned with. And this high-caliber story about a family trying to stay alive and safe after a monster invasion is equally powerful. Grade: A “IT’S … Continue reading
“Ready Player One” – 80s nostalgia at its best
Nutshell: Forget the haters that say RP1 is just a hodgepodge of 80s nostalgia packed in glitter. Because RP1 is a hodgepodge of 80s nostalgia packed in glitter, and that makes it awesome. Spielberg takes a gloriously messy thrill ride … Continue reading
“A Wrinkle in Time” – definitely a forehead wrinkler
“We can’t take credit for your faults. It’s how you use them that counts.” As the movie adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time is a confusing hodgepodge of…stuff? So will my review be! Talk like Yoda you will, if seeing … Continue reading
Gus Writes: “Red Sparrow”
Gotta love when Gus Russo takes the lead here at AFan! Herewith, his excellent review of Red Sparrow! As a fan of espionage thrillers, especially classics like The Spy Who Came in From the Cold (John Le Carré) and From … Continue reading
All hail “Black Panther”
Nutshell: Fabulous performances, fabulous soundtrack, fabulous visuals. And a story with ideas that’ll have you contemplating what goes on in the world – and your backyard – long after the end credits. Go. Grade: A “Just because something works doesn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Panther, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Movie Reviews
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“Insidious: The Last Key”: tired tropes combine with new twists
Nutshell: There’s no doubt that Lin Shaye is an incredible actress that brings top-notch talent to this series as psychic-in-charge Elise. There is, however, serious doubt that this series can continue, considering how it scrapes up the usual jump scares … Continue reading
“The Post” – a historical drama that’s all too relevant today
Nutshell: Dynamic performances, and a story about a moment in the Nixon White House where the POTUS tried to break the First Amendment. Echoes of the current administration can’t be denied. Definitely one of my Top 10 films of 2017. … Continue reading
“The Shape of Water” – sparkes but doesn’t fully set sail
Nutshell: While Shape is a fascinating story with absolutely incredible performances by Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon and Octavia Spencer, it has neither the sense of wonder of Pan’s Labyrinth, nor the suspense of The Devil’s Backbone. But I can’t say … Continue reading
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Tagged Award Season, Creature Feature, Golden Globes, Guillermo Del Toro, Movie Reviews
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