Nutshell: If anyone walks away from Concussion without grieving for those who suffered/are suffering from CTE? They’re dead inside. Amazing performances by actors playing affected football players (most
An interesting premise that stalls upon execution. Saved from complete dreck by Lawrence’s amazing performance. Grade: C- Just when you thought David O. Russell was getting better and
Nutshell: Read the title of this post. It’s Bay at his best. Bloody, fantastic, and bloody fantastic. A kickass ensemble cast, whipsmart direction, on-point cinematography and glorious art
Nutshell: Sisters takes the well-worn frat/house party story and winds it up by plopping a bunch of 40-somethings into the booze and drug filled mix. Sounds like a
“I always knew death would wear a familiar face… but not yours.” Nutshell: Wham, bam, thank you…James. A one-explosion-after-the-other film that will have you dazzled. But perhaps not
Sometimes things come up…or in this case many things do, but enough about my food poisoning. Onward, to my thoughts on Suffragette! “Deeds, not words.” Gotta admit the
Nutshell: J.J. Abrams keeps the themes so beloved from Episodes IV-IV while keeping things fresh and compelling. Action, suspense, dread, hope…it’s all here. An excellent addition to the
It’s 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
Nutshell: Who’da thunk that a film about three guys who can’t seem to stop acting like children would be such a grownup treat? Gordon-Levitt, Rogen and Mackie deliver
Nutshell: A fascinating look at the friendship/partnership between Victor Frankenstein and his right-hand-man Igor. But this film also shines a light on obsession and its various forms, including
Nutshell: Director Ryan Coogler delivers a TKO of a film, one that celebrates what’s come before while bringing the Rocky/Creed story into the present. Michael B. Jordan is
Nutshell: I’d give American Sniper an A-. Is there a bit of hero worship? Sure. But Cooper’s performance and Eastwood’s whipsmart direction keep things grounded. Some of the
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
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
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
