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“Attacking the Darkness” – a mockumentary where religion and RPGs collide
Nutshell: with cinematography and sound that definitely doesn’t scream “Shoestring Indie”, Attacking the Darkness gives a knowing wink to mockumentary fans and RPG aficionados. There are definite echoes of Christopher Guest films like For Your Consideration and Waiting for Guffman, … Continue reading
“Central Intelligence” – fun, embarrassing and goofy. Just like high school.
Nutshell: Hart and Johnson make a great team in Central Intelligence, a film that focuses on the funny and puts the serious business of espionage on the back burner. That’s a good thing; here, it’s the connection (real or perceived) … Continue reading
“Finding Dory” – adorable in and out of the sea
Nutshell: Finding Dory is a little bit crazier, a little bit goofier, and maybe even a little more heavy-handed than its predecessor. But it’s still got its heart in the right place, and plenty of positive messages mixed in with … Continue reading
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Tagged Animated Films, Disney Movies, Family Films, Movie Reviews
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The Conjuring 2: a bigger, badder bogeyman in a damn fine sequel
Nutshell: creepy, chilling, and definitely not for the faint of heart, The Conjuring 2 is a worthy follow-up to its terrifying predecessor. A bit hokey at the very end, but it’s a small price to pay for some seriously good, … Continue reading
“Warcraft” – disappointment in cinema form
Nutshell: Disappointment, thy name is Warcraft. Or, better put, thy name is Duncan Jones. With a huge mythology to work with, and seemingly unlimited funds, to make a film that makes no sense, and fails to connect with viewers on … Continue reading
Wayback Review: ‘The Stepford Wives’, three ways
[When the 2004 remake of The Stepford Wives hit theaters, I figured why not review the book by Ira Leven, and the classic film from 1975? Why not indeed. Enjoy this triptik from the dearly departed Green Man Review, originally … Continue reading
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Tagged Book Reviews, Ira Levin, Movie Reviews, Wayback Reviews
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“Alice Through the Looking Glass” – Wonderland whimsy
Nutshell: Entertaining, fun, and surprisingly – refreshingly – deep. Alice packs a whole lot of glorious enchantment into just under two hours. Alice herself isn’t quite the same, nor are a few other characters…but overall that’s not overwhelmingly bad, and … Continue reading
The Nice Guys: damn nice buddy comedy
Nutshell: Crowe. Gosling. Buddy perfection? Damn straight. Writer/Director Shane Black shows he’s got a helluva lot more where Lethal Weapon and The Long Kiss Goodnight came from. Maybe a bit too crazy sometimes, but overall a fun ride. Grade: A- … Continue reading
X-Men: Apocalypse
Nutshell: strong start, strong finish, but a wobbly middle shored up by character shout outs for longtime fans, and a few fun surprises. Casual viewers may enjoy the mind-blowing FX, but fans will wish for more than a tip of … Continue reading
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Tagged Marvel, Movie Reviews, Movies That Should Have Been Better, Sequels, X-Men
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