Month: September 2012
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Movie Review ~ Frankenweenie (2012)
The Facts: Synopsis: Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Voice Stars: Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell Director: Tim Burton Rated: PG Running Length: 87 minutes Trailer Review: Here…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Stoker
Synopsis: After India’s father dies, her Uncle Charlie, who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her unstable mother. She comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives and becomes increasingly infatuated with him. Release Date: March 1, 2013 Thoughts: Though sadly not a biography of Bram Stoker, it’s notable…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Promised Land
Synopsis: A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources Release Date: January 11, 2013 Thoughts: Director Gus Van Sant has been all over the map in recent years. Though he’s never been a mainstream director (save for his…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Seven Psychopaths
Synopsis: A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster’s beloved Shih Tzu. Release Date: October 12, 2012 Thoughts: Irish director Martin McDonagh follows up his 2008 hit In Bruges with this caper film that is garnering good buzz on the festival circuit. Coming from the…
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Movie Review ~ Hotel Transylvania
The Facts: Synopsis: Dracula, who operates a high-end resort away from the human world, goes into overprotective mode when a boy discovers the resort and falls for the count’s teen-aged daughter. Voice Stars: Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, Cee-Lo Green, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, Jon Lovitz Director: Genndy…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Beautiful Creatures
Synopsis: A supernatural drama centered on a local teenager and the mysterious new girl in town who uncover dark secrets about their respective families. Release Date: February 13, 2013 Thoughts: To all of those Twilight fans that get a little a panicky when they think realize that November will mark the end of the film…
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Movie Review – The House at the End of the Street
The Facts: Synopsis: A mother and daughter move to a new town and find themselves living next door to a house where a young girl murdered her parents. When the daughter befriends the surviving son, she learns the story is far from over. Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Elisabeth Shue, Max Thieriot, Gil Bellows Director: Mark Tonderai…
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Movie Review ~ Sleepwalk With Me
The Facts: Synopsis: A burgeoning stand-up comedian struggles with the stress of a stalled career, a stale relationship, and the wild spurts of severe sleepwalking he is desperate to ignore. Stars: Mike Birbiglia, Lauren Ambrose, James Rebhorn, Carol Kane, Cristin Milioti, Aya Cash Director: Mike Birbiglia Rated: R Running Length: 90 minutes Trailer Review: Here…
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Hi Bruce, I think it definitely ranks in strong PG level, especially near the finale where it gets pretty intense.…
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