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7 Pieces of: “A Dog’s Purpose”

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: sweet, sentimental, and capable of manipulating all the feels with Machiavellian aplomb, this film warms the heart yet seems to stay just out of reach of truly touching it.  Still, cute doggies!  And who doesn’t love a shameless kleenex … Continue reading →

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Review in a Flash: “Split”

Posted on January 25, 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 M. Night Shyamalan’s latest…Split! “You like to … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “The Neon Demon”

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Denise

Sometimes I can’t get to a screening.  Sometimes there isn’t a screening available for a particular film.  Sometimes I’m just lazy and wait until the Award Season Onslaught to catch films that came out during the “For Your Consideration” award … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “The Witch”

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Denise

Sometimes I can’t get to a screening.  Sometimes there isn’t a screening available for a particular film.  Sometimes I’m just lazy and wait until the Award Season Onslaught to catch films that came out during the “For Your Consideration” award … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “The Lobster”

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Denise

Sometimes I can’t get to a screening.  Sometimes there isn’t a screening available for a particular film.  Sometimes I’m just lazy and wait until the Award Season Onslaught to catch films that came out during the “For Your Consideration” award … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “Silence”

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: At close to 3 hours, Silence may be as much of a test of endurance and faith as those visited upon the Japanese believers of the 1600s. Yeah, not as bloody or agonizing, but Scorsese’s “dream project” is an … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “Live By Night”

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Denise

Nutshell: Gorgeous visuals.  Great cast.  Intriguing but ultimately unsatisfying story.  Affleck tries his best to write, direct, and star in a modern Film Noir, but the only thing on screen is the tantalizing hints of what this film could have … Continue reading →

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Catching Up Review: “I Saw the Light”

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Denise

Sometimes I can’t get to a screening.  Sometimes there isn’t a screening available for a particular film.  Sometimes I’m just lazy and wait until the Award Season Onslaught to catch films that came out during the “For Your Consideration” award … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of “Sing”

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A cliche’d but entertaining story is given a boost by game voice actors and a sweetly humorous plot.  A few notes are a bit off-key, but by the end Sing makes beautiful music nonetheless.  Grade: A- “Wonder and magic … 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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