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Review in a Flash: “In the Heart of the Sea” is a beautiful tale that struggles to stay afloat
It’s Awards Season Onslaught time! So that can mean only one thing; quickie reviews so you (and I) can get out and enjoy the season faster. Feliz Chrismukwanzyulekkah y’all! Nutshell: Chris Hemsworth delivers an incredible, career-changing performance here. Pity the … Continue reading
Victor Frankenstein: what’s scarier, monsters or a man obsessed?
Nutshell: A fascinating look at the friendship/partnership between Victor Frankenstein and his right-hand-man Igor. But this film also shines a light on obsession and its various forms, including a stellar performance by Sherlock‘s Andrew Scott as a driven police officer … Continue reading
“Creed” a worthy successor to “Rocky”
Nutshell: Director Ryan Coogler delivers a TKO of a film, one that celebrates what’s come before while bringing the Rocky/Creed story into the present. Michael B. Jordan is a powerhouse in more ways than one. Grade: A- “That bell don’t … Continue reading
The Night Before: a thinking man’s stoner film, and a holiday treat
Nutshell:Who’da thunk that a film about three guys who can’t seem to stop acting like children would be such a grownup treat? Gordon-Levitt, Rogen and Mackie deliver performances that are funny and heartfelt. Director/writer Jonathan Levine delivers a film that … Continue reading
“The 33” – an uplifting feel-good story that’s so unbelievable it’s true
Nutshell: While The 33 may not be filled with twists and turns — this is based on a true story after all — it does what it’s supposed to do. It connects you to the miners trapped and fighting for … Continue reading
Review in a Flash: Spectre
Back to the usual RiaF format for this quickie. Why? Why not? Onward, to Spectre! “I always knew death would wear a familiar face… but not yours.” Nutshell: Wham, bam, thank you…James. A one-explosion-after-the-other film that will have you dazzled. … Continue reading
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Tagged All That Glorious Destruction, James Bond, Movie Reviews, Spectre
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Review in a Flash: Suffragette
Sometimes things come up…or in this case many things do, but enough about my food poisoning. Onward, to my thoughts on Suffragette! “Deeds, not words.” Gotta admit the biggest draw for me when it came to catching Suffragette was the … Continue reading
Elsewhere Review: Our Brand is Crisis
As always, clicky for the original piece! Review: Our Brand is Crisis October 30, 2015 by Denise Kitashima Dutton Bullock and Thornton have great frenemy chemistry as competing political stragegists in Bolivia, and the setting and story are captivating. But … Continue reading
Movie Review: Scout’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Two guys in search of an epic party that’s sure to give them an in with the high school in crowd. Sound familiar? Well, toss in some zombies and short pants, and you’ve got yourself Scouts Guide to the Zombie … Continue reading
#31in31: Re-Animator
Synced with the 31 Day Horror Movie Challenge “You’ll never get credit for my discovery; who’s gonna believe a talking head? Get a job in a sideshow.” Story: Hooray — got into med school! Oh no; I’ve got Herbert West … Continue reading
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