Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

“The Birth of a Nation” – the battle between Important and Good

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A very important story, beautifully – and horrifically – told. Nate Parker may seem a bit too happy to throw on the messianic robes of Nat Turner, and his storytelling often goes overboard with heavy-handed symbolism. Yet, even with … Continue reading →

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“Magnificent Seven” – not truly Magnificent, but definitely not Meh

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: With Seven Samurai and Sturges’ The Magnificent Seven as it’s pedigree, Mag7 had its work cut out for it.  And there’s a whole lot of action packed fun to be had. But even with excellent performances all around, this … Continue reading →

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“Queen of Katwe” – a beautiful true story given the beautiful Disney treatment

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: Not only is this a lovely feel-good movie that based on a lovely feel-good story that really happened, Queen of Katwe takes viewers by the hand and shows them a whole new real world.  Director Mira Nair, along with … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of: “Bridget Jones’s Baby”

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Denise

The MOVIE, people. Not a real baby. Nutshell: If you love Bridget, you’ll love this newest chapter in her life.  Bridget Jones’s Baby brings the characters into their next decade gracefully, while keeping that off-kilter situational humor that made the … Continue reading →

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7 pieces of “Sully”: a quietly heroic biopic

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: A lovely story about a true hero of our time. Almost anyone else could have turned this slice-of-heroic-life tale into a maudlin Lifetime Movie-of-the-Week, but Eastwood – along with a stellar cast that includes Tom Hanks as Sully and … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: “J. Edgar”

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Denise

[First published at Geek for e on November 11, 2011.  And while it was posted by another writer, that’s my baby.  Unless Matt’s past as a “gal brought up just outside the Beltway” is catching up with him.  Ah – … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of: “The Light Between Oceans”

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Denise

“So what do you wish for, then?” Story: WWI veteran Tom (Michael Fassbender) tries to leave behind the horrors of war by becoming a lighthouse keeper.  Meeting and falling in love with the beautiful, spirited Isabel (Alicia Vikander) starts to … Continue reading →

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What is “Morgan”? Disappointing.

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Denise

Nutshell: like its title character, Morgan is a hybrid; a sci-fi/horror mashup that doesn’t know what to do with its interesting premise except beat it to death with ennui.  A waste of not only a fine story idea, but a … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces of: “Hell or High Water”

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Denise

“Days of robbing banks…long gone for sure.” Story: Toby’s desperate to save the family ranch after his mother’s passing.  So he taps brother Tanner to help him with things.  And by “help him with things”, I mean “rob banks to … Continue reading →

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7 Pieces Of: “War Dogs”

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Denise

“The war is happening.  This is about money.” Story:  Wanna make some serious dollars?  Run guns for the government!  It’s not just for big contractors anymore.  When junior high BFFs Efraim (Hill) and David (Teller) decide to go into the … Continue reading →

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