Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

Review in a Flash: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

Posted on August 8, 2014 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 the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Nutshell: … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Restless

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Denise

Originally published on Atomic Popcorn: read the original piece here. I’d nutshell this, but honestly?  I’d almost forgotten I’d seen this, and that intrigued me enough to re-post.  But I do remember it pulled all the right strings, and had … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: Lucy

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Denise

[Actually this is more of a “posted it on Geek for e as a favor, but wrote it for here” kinda thing. You with me? Oh who cares about the backstory — on with the show!] Nutshell: I’d give Lucy … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review — The Purge: Anarchy

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Denise

First posted on Geek for e, the original piece can be found here. Nutshell: I give The Purge: Anarchy an A-.  Much more of a thriller than it’s original claustrophobic predecessor, Anarchy shows viewers all the chaos on the streets, … Continue reading →

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Wayback Review: Midnight in Paris

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Denise

After getting out of the screening of Magic in the Moonlight — review coming soon — I couldn’t help but think about the last film of Woody’s that I saw. So, without further ado, the review from Atomic Popcorn. The … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Dawn of the Planet of the Apes an A-.  The CGI is jaw-droppingly perfect, the story feels like a natural progression from Rise, and Serkis gives Caesar the world-weariness of a true leader.  I’d have liked more … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Tammy

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give it a C+.  It’s not good, but it’s not a complete trash heap.  Melissa McCarthy takes a pathetic person and gives her heart, but fans of Christina Yang will have to live with watching Sandra Oh just … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Begin Again

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give Begin Again an A-.  It’s not absolutely perfect, but with beautiful music, a plot that unwinds at it’s own pace without ever veering into boring, and cinematography that’s gritty and lovely at the same time?  It’s pretty … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Review: The Rover

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give The Rover a B+. It’s the type of film that had me watching, completely hooked, from the get-go (granted, it’s a heckuva start). But the bleak, unforgiving style of the film may put some off. If you’re … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Denise

Nutshell: I’d give How To Train Your Dragon 2 an A. An intelligent film that not only entertains without pandering to it’s audience, but manages the Empire Strikes Back-like superpower of being better than it’s already fabulous predecessor.  Grab some popcorn, swoon … Continue reading →

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