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7 Pieces Of: “Battle of the Sexes”
Nutshell: Seriou, funny, riveting and real, Battle of the Sexes digs into the lives of two tennis superstars and paints a picture of the era…and problems in our world we still seem to be grappling with. Grade: A- “Time to … Continue reading
“It” floats just as well as the original
Nutshell: This reboot/remake of the 1990 TV miniseries has a different feel to it, but dammit if it doesn’t pack a punch. A young cast full of poised-to-break-out stars, a director who knows how to handle the spooky, and a … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 Pieces Of, Movie Reviews, Remakes, Stephen King, Stephen King's IT, WE ALL FLOAT HERE
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“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” – beautiful, messy
Nutshell: Dazzling, beautiful, uneven. The lightning-in-a-bottle that was Besson’s The Fifth Element doesn’t strike twice here, even though the visuals and world-building magic is definitely present and accounted for. It’s as if with Valerian, Besson focused more on the universe … Continue reading
“Wish Upon” – a drinking game waiting to happen.
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…Wish Upon! Nutshell: It’s fun when a horror … Continue reading
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Tagged Bad Horror Movies, Horror Movies, Movie Reviews
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“War for the Planet of the Apes” is the APE-x of this series
Nutshell: Literally awe-inspiring. Director Matt Reeves and an incredibly talented group of motion capture and live action performers deliver a meditation on what it means to be human…and how humanity isn’t something you’re born with by simple genetics, but something … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 Pieces Of, Movie Reviews, Planet of the Apes
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“Spider-Man: Homecoming” slings lots of fun and tons of heart
Nutshell: Another revamp of the Spider-Man story? Yep. And this time it’s a keeper. As a young man with extraordinary powers, Tom Holland’s Peter Parker is definitely a marvel. And this (sorta)solo outing does the character and MCU justice. Welcome … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 Pieces Of, MCU, Movie Reviews, Spider-Man, Stan Lee
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“The Mummy” – action, monsters, and Tom Cruise
Nutshell: More a “Tom Cruise Action Movie With Monsters In It” than a monster movie starring Tom Cruise. The first act is a rock ’em sock ’em action extravaganza that leads into a very interesting peek at Universal’s “Dark Universe”. … Continue reading
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Tagged 7 Pieces Of, Dark Universe, Movie Reviews, Universal Monsters
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“Wonder Woman”: the DCEU finally delivers a Wonder-ful superhero movie
Nutshell: Director Patty Jenkins takes the DCEU reins from Zack Snyder, delivering a mighty blow for female superheroes, and single-handedly bringing the franchise back from the brink of death. As Diana Prince, Gal Gadot is a revelation as the fresh-faced … Continue reading
“The Wedding Plan” – an open-hearted story about finding Orthodox love in a non-Orthodox way
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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Tagged 7 Pieces Of, Foreign Films, Indie Films, Movie Reviews
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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” gives more awesome and MOAR GROOT
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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