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What/Why/How Review: Mortdecai

Sometimes all you want to know is “what is this?”, “why should I see it?” and “how’d you like it?” So here’s the lowdown on Mortdecai! What:  An idiot that somehow has incredible luck as a nowhere-near-legal art dealer/smuggler/cad, Mortdecai … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Inside Out

Nutshell: quite possibly Pixar’s first existential children’s film.  Inside Out may have all the bright-n-shiny for the little ones, but make no mistake; adults will be the ones that really dive into this film.  Tons of stuff to love, though … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Jurassic World

Nutshell: Writer/director Colin Trevorrow does exactly what Jurassic World‘s theme park does; makes things bigger, faster and more dangerous in order to whip audiences into a frenzy.  Pratt and Howard look great as Smart Tough Guy and Willfully Clueless Woman … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Spy

Nutshell: a goofy spy spoof that hits all the bases.  Fans of Bond should enjoy the genre riffs, while comedy junkies will get more than their fair share of laughs.  As with her CIA alter ego Susan Cooper, Melissa McCarthy … Continue reading

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Movie Review: San Andreas

Nutshell: The feel-good disaster movie of the summer! Low on blood and onscreen human decimation, this is a disaster flick that you can take your grandmother (or grandkids) to. Does that make it dull? Nup; the CGI is the best … Continue reading

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Review in a Flash: Tomorrowland

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 Tomorrowland! Nutshell: Tomorrowland is an interesting film. … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Pitch Perfect 2

Nutshell: The Barden Bellas are back, and still awesome?  Well, kinda.  Pitch Perfect 2 is a crazy, messy blend of songs, funky cameo appearances and strange subplots that will have you laughing out loud. But those moments can’t cover up … Continue reading

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Max Max: Fury Road delivers dazzling destruction. Say that five times fast.

Nutshell: Fury Road is a worthy successor to the original films, thanks to a dedicated director, incredible performances and tons of on-screen stuntwork.  Grade: A+ “My name is Max.  My world is fire and blood.” No, this isn’t a secret … Continue reading

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Far from the Maddening Crowd is far from on point

Nutshell: A beautifully crafted and acted story, surrounding a thoughtless, self-absorbed lead character that I couldn’t bring myself to care for.  A promising start turns into a de-evolution of the character and a shift of focus from story to proselytizing, … Continue reading

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Wayback Review: One Day

As always, clicky for the original piece! Nutshell: I didn’t particularly care for this film when I first saw it.  I’m even more nonplussed now.  Patchy, with sloppy edits and even sloppier screenwriting, One Day doesn’t deliver the connection it … Continue reading

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