SPOILER-FREE FILM REVIEWS FROM A MOVIE LOVER WITH A HEART OF GOLD!

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Month: July 2014

The Silver Bullet ~ Mad Max: Fury Road

Synopsis: An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Release Date: May 15, 2015 Thoughts: It’s been 30 years since Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome and it feels like this follow-up/reboot has been…
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July 27, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Unbroken

Synopsis: A chronicle of the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who was taken prisoner by Japanese forces during World War II. Release Date: December 25, 2014 Thoughts: A film with such pedigree comes along once in a blue moon so even if this trailer for Unbroken had been two minutes of orange juice being…
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July 25, 2014
Movie Review ~ And So It Goes

The Facts: Synopsis: A self-centered realtor enlists the help of his neighbor when he’s suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged son drops her off at his home. Stars: Michael Douglas, Diane Keaton, Sterling Jerins, Frankie Valli, Scott Shepherd, Frances Sternhagen, Andy Karl, Annie Parisse Director: Rob Reiner…
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July 25, 2014
Movie Review ~ Hercules (2014)

The Facts: Synopsis: Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Ian McShane, Rufus Sewell, Joseph Fiennes, Peter Mullan, John Hurt, Rebecca Ferguson, Ingrid Bolso Berdal, Aksel…
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July 25, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Nightcrawler

Synopsis: A young man stumbles upon the underground world of L.A. freelance crime journalism. Release Date: October 17. 2014 Thoughts: Every time I’ve heard this movie mentioned in the last few months I instantly think that Jake Gyllenhaal is joining the X-Men crew. So it’s helpful to have this teaser trailer for the fall release…
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July 24, 2014
Movie Review ~ Lucy

The Facts: Synopsis: A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-Sik Choi, Amr Waked Director: Luc Besson Rated: R Running Length: 90 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: Viewing Luc Besson’s Lucy I found…
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July 24, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Fifty Shades of Grey

Synopsis: Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets the handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. Release Date: February 13, 2015 Thoughts: Unless you’ve been in a comatose state for the past few years, chances are you’re familiar with the global phenomenon surrounding E.L. James’ steamy trilogy of self-published novels. My half-read copy…
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July 24, 2014
Movie Review ~ Wish I Was Here

The Facts: Synopsis: Aidan Bloom is a 35-year-old man who finds himself at major crossroads, which forces him to examine his life, his career, and his family. Stars: Zach Braff, Kate Hudson, Mandy Patinkin, Josh Gad, Joey King, Pierce Gagnon Director: Zach Braff Rated: R Running Length: 120 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (3/10)…
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July 18, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Annabelle

Synopsis: A spinoff of The Conjuring that follows the origins of the demonic doll featured in the 2013 film. Release Date: October 3, 2014 Thoughts: It was around this time last summer when The Conjuring opened in theaters, scaring the pants off of audiences (this reviewer included) and increasing the sales of nightlights everywhere. Not to…
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July 17, 2014
Movie Review ~ Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

Showbiz legend Elaine Stritch died peacefully in her sleep today at 89. Reblogging my review of her documentary released in 2014 that’s available on Netflix for your viewing pleasure.
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July 17, 2014