Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

Review in a Flash: Unfinished Business

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Denise

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 Unfinished Business! Nutshell:  I’d give Unfinished Business … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Denise

As always, clicky for the original piece! Movie Review — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water Twitview: fun for kids & grownup fans of the original series.  Sometimes too silly, but it’s all in good fun. Will probably spawn … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Black Sea

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: Black Sea tries to be Das Boot or Crimson Tide, but doesn’t quite hit the mark in terms of thrills.  Jude Law’s performance is excellent, true. But I still can’t help but want more.  Black Sea feels like an … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: A Most Violent Year

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give A Most Violent Year an F.  Painful to sit through, horrendously dull.  Choppy performances from top-notch actors gives the feeling that director J.C. Chandor didn’t have a good bead on his vision.  What could have been a … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Mr. Turner

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: I give Mr. Turner an A-. I hate this movie, and I applaud the hell out of it. An amazing, disgusting, warts-and-all performance shot as if every frame was it’s own work of art. And it is. (As always, … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Wedding Ringer

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give The Wedding Ringer a B+.  Funny as hell, and surprising in the chances it takes with the usual cut-n-paste storyline and cliches. A little rushed at times, but a fun film to hit if you want stomp-the-floor … Continue reading →

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2014 Film Reviews: and boy, are my arms tired!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Denise

Sometimes I feel like I’m not writing enough.  Then I do something like this; a list of all the stuff I reviewed in a year.  Not too bad.  No, not pro-level.  Still, not too shabby.  And a fine explanation for … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review: I, Frankenstein

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Denise

Sometimes hitting the multiplex just isn’t in the cards. That’s when cable, the web and streaming step in to provide an instant movie fix. But how to separate the wheat from the chaff? I’m happy to help. The Story: Frankenstein’s … Continue reading →

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Review In A Flash: Big Eyes

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Denise

It’s the 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! Before:  Wait.  This is a Tim Burton joint?  Oh man, … Continue reading →

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Movie Review — Exodus: Gods and Kings

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Exodus: Gods and Kings a C-.  Barely passing as an epic, and though there are some interesting moments when the 21st Century tries to science-splain ancient Egypt, it never once stirred my interest past the FX.  Who’s … Continue reading →

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