Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

#31in31: Late Phases

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Denise

“This place is great. New units opening up all the time.” Story: A blind Vietnam vet moves into a secluded, woodsy retirement neighborhood. When his neighbors die from “animal attacks” during the full moon? He may be blind but he’s … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – Nightbreed: The Director’s Cut

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Denise

“What’s below, remains below.” Story: A guy picked the wrong shrink to tell his troubles to. Before you know it  guy is dead…but he’d been to see the monsters of Midian. Now he’s one of the Nightbreed. But his killer … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Freeheld

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Denise

As always, clicky the title for the original piece! Movie Review: Freeheld Nutshell: a story about two quiet people who had to stand up for their rights doesn’t have to be this quiet.  In searching for the heart of this … Continue reading →

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The What/Why/How of “He Named Me Malala”

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Denise

Sometimes a film is easy to sum up.  Sometimes it sucks so terribly, or shines so brightly, that a quick writeup is all that’s needed.  Onward, to He Named Me Malala! Nutshell: An interesting look inside the real life of … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Pan

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Much more of a madcap good time than the source material, even if the plot is scattershot and at times unintelligible.  But if you’re a lover of gorgeous CGI who cares? Bring forth the flying pirate ships and amazing … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Martian

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Out of this world. Grade: A “It’s been seven days since I ran out of ketchup.” Botanist Mark Watney is on a mission to Mars.  In fact, he’s on Mars, with a whole team of researchers an all-around smart … Continue reading →

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“The Intern” – comfort food that charms and entertains

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: folks who love Nancy Meyers’ modern-day fairy tales will love this one too.  Things are tied up way too nicely at the end, but De Niro and Hathaway are charming.  Grade: B Nancy Meyers is queen of women’s comfort … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Everest hits the heights

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Denise

Yeah, I should whip something up just for this blog.  But I so tired.  Read on… “Everest” succeeds in hitting the heights Everest manages to tell a true story without stooping to creative license add-ons.  The characters may lack depth, … Continue reading →

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“Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” is videogame-tastic

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: dig 28 Days Later, Dune and The Hunger Games?  Why not have a movie that puts those three films in a Waring and hits pulse?  Pour into a popcorn bucket, brush off the lack of character/story development, and enjoy. … Continue reading →

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The What/Why/How of “Black Mass”

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Denise

Sometimes a film is easy to sum up.  Sometimes it sucks so terribly, or shines so brightly, that a quick writeup is all that’s needed.  Sometimes I’m tired and can sum up my feeling on a film because exhaustion apparently … Continue reading →

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