Month: July 2012
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Movie Review ~ The Odd Life of Timothy Green
The Facts: Synopsis: A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Stars: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Dianne Wiest, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ron Livingston Director: Peter Hedges Rated: PG Running Length: 101…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Synopsis: School is out and Greg is ready for the days of summer, when all his plans go wrong. What on earth is he going to do all summer? Release Date: August 3, 2012 Thoughts: I’m not ashamed at all to admit that I genuinely enjoyed the first two entries in the Wimpy Kid franchise. I’m…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Silver Linings Playbook
Synopsis: After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Release Date: November 21, 2012 Thoughts: Director David O. Russell has been a mixed bag…
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Down From the Shelf ~ Carol Channing: Larger than Life
The Facts: Synopsis: A documentary on Broadway legend Carol Channing. Stars: Carol Channing and a plethora of stars from stage and screen Director: Dori Berinstein Rated: PG Running Length: 87 mins TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: The phrase “national treasure” is thrown around maybe a bit too much in our present entertainment climate. Mickey Rooney and…
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Down From the Shelf – National Lampoon’s Vacation
The Facts: Synopsis: The Griswold family’s cross-country drive to the Walley World theme park proves to be much more arduous than they ever anticipated. Stars: Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Imogene Coca, Dana Barron, Anthony Michael Hall, Randy Quaid, John Candy Director: Harold Ramis Rated: R Running Length: 98 minutes Random Crew Highlight: Dinky (uncredited) ~…
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Man With The Iron Fists
Synopsis: In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers. Release Date: TBA 2012 Thoughts: I’ve read reports that the first cut of this film from freshman director (and star, and writer) RZA was four hours long. He wanted…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Frankenweenie – Trailer #2
Synopsis: Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Release Date: October 5, 2012 Thoughts: As someone who has seen the first trailer in front of pretty much every movie in the last five months let me say that I welcome this…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Bait
Synopsis: A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building … along with a pack of tiger sharks. Release Date: September 9, 2012 Thoughts: OK…just go with me. Yes, its yet another shark tale. Yes, it’s in 3D and yes the shark looks kinda fake. Still, the premise of a tsunami hitting…
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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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