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Review in a Flash: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot”
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 Tina Fey’s new film, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! … Continue reading
“Eddie the Eagle” – cute, conventional, charming.
“How do you land, exactly?” Relatable characters, real on-screen chemistry between the two leads, and winning performances by Jackman and Egerton. Director Dexter Fletcher has clocked a lot of time in front of the camera as well as behind it, … Continue reading
Elsewhere Review: “Race” shows the man and the times behind the legend
As always, clicky on the title below for the original piece! “Race” shows the man and the times behind the legend We all know Jesse Owens; he’s the runner we all hear about in sophomore year high school American history … Continue reading
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Kung Fu Panda 3: an adorable dumpling of a film
Caveat: I grew up outside of DC, so I’m programmed to swoon every time I see a panda. It’s a thing. With the internets, my thing is probably your thing too, even if you’re in Jakarta right now. (And if … Continue reading
Wayback Review: Fright Night (2011)
Since yesterday’s The Finest Hours pass giveaway had me digging around for director Craig Gillespie earlier work; a re-boot of Fright Night. So enjoy a little bit of retro from the August 2011 archives of Atomic Popcorn! Movie Review — … Continue reading
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Tagged Horror Movies, Movie Reviews, Remakes
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2015: My year in movies. Or, phew — that’s a lot of butt sitting.
Another year, another list of movies that make me feel better about just sitting around watching movies all the time. Quite a crop this year. But I put this together to 1) see what I’ve forgotten about over the past … Continue reading
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Elsewhere Review: “13 Hours” is Bay at his best
As always, clicky for the original piece! Nutshell: Read the title of this post. It’s Bay at his best. Bloody, fantastic, and bloody fantastic. A kickass ensemble cast, whipsmart direction, on-point cinematography and glorious art direction. Ooh-rah! Grade: A 13 … Continue reading
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“Joy” delivers anything but.
What can I say? I get angry when a film with such promise ends up being a lazy also-ran. As always, clicky for the original piece! TwitView: Joy An interesting premise that stalls upon execution. Saved from complete dreck by … Continue reading
Elsewhere Review: “Concussion” powerful, but not particularly hard-hitting
As always, clicky for the original piece! “Concussion”: powerful, but not particularly hard-hitting Nutshell: If anyone walks away from Concussion without grieving for those who suffered/are suffering from CTE? They’re dead inside. Amazing performances by actors playing affected football players … Continue reading
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#TheForceAwakens: this is the spoiler-free review you’re looking for
Nutshell: J.J. Abrams keeps the themes so beloved from Episodes IV-VI while keeping things fresh and compelling. Action, suspense, dread, hope…it’s all here. An excellent addition to the Star Wars universe, and a must-see this awards season. Grade: A “Force?” … Continue reading
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