Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

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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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

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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

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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

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#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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#31in31: Late Phases

“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

“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

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”

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

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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