Month: August 2012
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Movie Review ~ ParaNorman
The Facts: Synopsis: A misunderstood boy who can speak with the dead, takes on ghosts, zombies and grown-ups to save his town from a centuries-old curse. Voice Stars: Casey Affleck, Tempestt Bledsoe, Alex Borstein, Jodelle Ferland, John Goodman, Bernard Hill, Anna Kendrick, Leslie Mann, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Elaine Stritch Director: Chris Butler, Sam Fell…
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Hey…summer is drawing to a close and over the weekend I wanted to re-blog my reviews of the two best movies of the summer…yesterday was Moonrise Kingdom and today it’s Beasts of the Southern Wild. Your summer (and 2012) won’t be complete until you see this film.
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Hey…summer is drawing to a close and today and tomorrow I wanted to re-blog my reviews of the two best movies of the summer…first up…Moonrise Kingdom. It’s at The Riverview Theater this week — a perfect way to see the film in a classic theater for a bargain!
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The Silver Bullet ~ This Is 40
Synopsis: A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up. Release Date: December 21, 2012 Thoughts: In my review of the teaser trailer to This Is 40 I made mention that while I was a fan of director Judd Apatow’s work I remain concerned that he doesn’t know…
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Movie Review ~ Sparkle
The Facts: Synopsis: Set in the 1960s, three sisters form girl group and soon become Motown sensations, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart. Stars: Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, Cee-Lo Green Director: Salim Akil Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 116…
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Movie Review ~ The Campaign
The Facts: Synopsis: In order to gain influence over their North Carolina district, two CEOs seize an opportunity to oust long-term congressman Cam Brady by putting up a rival candidate. Their man: naive Marty Huggins, director of the local Tourism Center. Stars: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Katherine LaNasa, Dylan McDermott, John Lithgow, Dan…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Trouble With the Curve
Synopsis: An ailing baseball scout in his twilight years takes his daughter along for one last recruiting trip. Release Date: September 21, 2012 Thoughts: So much for retirement. Clint Eastwood had indicated that 2008’s Gran Torino would be his swan song…but it turns out that you really can’t keep a good guy down. Now Eastwood…
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Movie Review ~ The Bourne Legacy
The Facts: Synopsis: An expansion of the universe from Robert Ludlum’s novels, centered on a new hero whose stakes have been triggered by the events of the previous three films. Stars: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Albert Finney, Joan Allen, Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach, Oscar Isaac, Donna Murphy Director: Tony Gilroy Rated: PG-13 Running…
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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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