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“Happy Death Day” – a movie definitely worth celebrating

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell:  Fun, freaky and sometimes frightening, this movie blends horror and comedy expertly.  Kudos to the director, screenwriter, and the amazing Jessica Rothe as the coed who keeps getting killed.  You won’t find a better multiplex movie to celebrate Friday … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “Battle of the Sexes”

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Denise

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 →

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“It” floats just as well as the original

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Denise

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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“Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” – beautiful, messy

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Denise

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 →

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“Wish Upon” – a drinking game waiting to happen.

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Denise

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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“War for the Planet of the Apes” is the APE-x of this series

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Denise

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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“Spider-Man: Homecoming” slings lots of fun and tons of heart

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Denise

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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“The Mummy” – action, monsters, and Tom Cruise

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Denise

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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“Wonder Woman”: the DCEU finally delivers a Wonder-ful superhero movie

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Denise

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 →

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“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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