Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Top Five

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell:  I give Top Five an A.  Love “backstage” stories?  Funny stuff?  Introspection?  You’ll love this.  Rock shines, and delivers his best performance yet. Also, DMX sings Nat Cole. Hello, Spotify? A man who was once the pinnacle of his … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Wild

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Wild a B+.  Witherspoon’s performance isn’t just good, it makes you feel like you’re in her character’s skin, living it.  Director Jean-Marc Vallée blends timelines into an focused fever dream, nailing Strayed’s emotions.  A hiccup or two … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: The Theory of Everything

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Theory an A.  Solid acting with riveting performances, beautiful cinematography and a story about one man’s real life triumph over adversity…and the universe.  What’s not to like? Went to the DC premiere.  Saw the screening.  Loved the … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review — The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: A well-done attempt to turn the final book of The Hunger Games into two films, though there are choppy spots where editing could have been smoother. Lawrence jumps back into Katniss territory with ease, and so does the rest … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Bully

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Denise

As it’s the first day of Anti-Bullying Week, I figured I’d post a review for this film that I wrote when it first opened.  I suffered a shit-ton of abuse/bullying/general awfulness growing up, but nothing like what was shown in … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Big Hero 6

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Big Hero 6 an A-.  It’s tough to top Frozen, but BH6 manages to delight with gorgeous animation and a voice cast that’s up for fun.  Drunk Low Battery Baymax is Best Baymax! It’s no secret that … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Whiplash

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Whiplash an A-. Emotionally difficult to watch at times, but worth it. This film grabs you by your collar and drags you into it’s world headfirst, no quarter given. Simmons and Teller give Master Class performances, and … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Interstellar

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Interstellar a B+.  It’s a study in contrasts; gritty and sterile, violent and peaceful, walking the edge of death and celebrating life.   Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain are fantastic, even when the storyline veers off … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Birdman

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Birdman a B+. This film razzes it’s subject, cinematic and theatrical cliches, and occasionally the audience. But if you can get past the posturing and navel-gazing of it’s characters, it’s an arresting look at how fame can … Continue reading →

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31 in 31: Ouija

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Denise

I decided to kill two birds with one horror movie this go-round; cross-posted at Geek for e, clicky the hyperlink for that post! Movie review: Ouija It’s Hallow-Month!  So horror movies are naturally the way to go. Want to get … Continue reading →

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