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
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
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
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
Nutshell: I give The Book of Life an A-. A bouncy, fizzy-fun animated pic about a cool but little-understood (in the USA) Mexican holiday. Wonderful voice performances and
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
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: 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
Nutshell: I’d give This is Where I Leave You at B. The Altman family may be dysfunctional, but the film is a well-oiled machine. Funny, inappropriate as hell,
In December 2014, Sony Pictures Entertainment was scheduled to release on Christmas day a film called The Interview, a comedy starring Seth Rogen and James Franco (who previously
