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Movie Review: The Martian
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
“The Intern” – comfort food that charms and entertains
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
Elsewhere Review: Everest hits the heights
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
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
The What/Why/How of “Black Mass”
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
The What/Why/How of “American Ultra”
Sometimes a film is easy to sum up. Sometimes a movie sucks so terribly, or shines so brightly, that a quick writeup is all that’s needed. Sometimes I’m on codeine cough syrup for summer bronchitis (WTF!!11!!) that a quickie is … Continue reading
Elsewhere Review: Straight Outta Compton
Too lazy to write up another bit of something on this fabulous film, so here’s the piece I wrote at Geek for e. As always, clicky on the title for the original piece! TwitView: Straight Outta Compton Powerfully acted, amazing … Continue reading
The What/Why/How of “The End of the Tour”
Nutshell: The End of the Tour is an incredibly realistic slice-of-life film involving a famous author and the reporter interviewing him for a piece in Rolling Stone. The back and forth between these two characters gets into more than fame … Continue reading
The Man from U.N.C.L.E. brings back 60s mod. Groovy, baby.
Nutshell: Mod, hip and a gorgeous tip of the hat to classic spy films. Hammer and Cavill have great buddy film chemistry, and Ritchie knows how to give good action. The plot is muddled, but who cares when you’re having … Continue reading
Vacation: the death-knell of road trip movies? No, but close.
Wanna see Vacation? I feel bad for you son. It’s got 99 minutes…and there’s no fun. Grade: D Yep. Chalk this one up to the ol’ cash-grab; Vacation proves that even if you pick proven funny folks to headline your … Continue reading
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