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Tag: Glen Powell

The TIFF Report, Vol 3

Knox Goes Away Director: Michael KeatonCast: Michael Keaton, Al Pacino, Marcia Gay Harden, James Marsden, Suzy Nakamura, John Hoogenakker, Joanna Kulig, Ray McKinnon, Lela LorenSynopsis: When a contract killer is diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, he is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son.Thoughts:…
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November 29, 2023
Movie Review ~ Top Gun: Maverick

The Facts: Synopsis: When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell faces an uncertain future while confronting the ghosts of his past, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who will…
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May 30, 2022
The Silver Bullet ~ Top Gun: Maverick

Synopsis: A follow-up to the 1986 hit brings back Naval Aviator Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and will deal with the rise of unmanned drones and pilots becoming a thing of the past. Release Date: June 26, 2020 Thoughts: Has it really been 33 years since Tom Cruise cemented his rising superstar status with the blockbuster…
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July 18, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Hidden Figures

Synopsis: A team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions. Release Date: December 25, 2016 Thoughts: Who’s ready for a history lesson? I certainly am after catching the trailer for Hidden Figures, a period drama which looks equal parts comedy and drama and represents…
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August 24, 2016
Movie Review ~ Everybody Wants Some!!

The Facts: Synopsis: A group of college baseball players navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood. Stars: Blake Jenner, Tyler Hoechlin, Wyatt Russell, Ryan Guzman, Juston Street, Glen Powell, Temple Baker, J. Quinton Johnson, Will Brittain, Zoey Deutch Director: Richard Linklater Rated: R Running Length: 117 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM…
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April 20, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Everybody Wants Some

Synopsis: A group of college baseball players navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood. Release Date: April 15, 2016 Thoughts: For his follow-up to a career-high achievement with Boyhood, writer/director Richard Linklater has created a “spiritual sequel” to his popular 1993 comedy Dazed and Confused. Trading D&C’s long hair, bellbottoms, and…
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January 4, 2016
Movie Review ~ The Expendables 3

The Facts: Synopsis: Barney augments his team with new blood for a personal battle: to take down Conrad Stonebanks, the Expendables co-founder and notorious arms trader who is hell bent on wiping out Barney and every single one of his associates. Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Arnold…
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August 15, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ The Expendables 3

Synopsis: The third installment of the action-adventure franchise that follows the exploits of Barney Ross, Lee Christmas, and their associates. Release Date: August 14, 2014 Thoughts: I can’t tell you how nice it is to actually see a true teaser trailer pop up. As I’ve lamented recently (check here for an example), the art of…
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December 31, 2013