Author: Joe
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Movie Review ~ Mind Body Spirit
Mind Body Spirit Synopsis: An aspiring yoga influencer embarks on a ritual practice left behind by her estranged grandmother.Stars: Sarah J. Bartholomew, Madi Bready, KJ Flahive, Anna Knigge, Kristi NooryDirectors: Alex Henes & Matthew MerendaRated: NRRunning Length: 80 minutes Review: While the found footage horror film may have worn out its welcome thanks to a…
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Movie Review ~ The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy Synopsis: A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend’s blockbuster film.Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Winston DukeDirector: David LeitchRated: PG-13Running Length: 126 minutes Review: I love film festivals, as recent evidence clearly shows, but they can be a little numbing after…
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Movie Review ~ The Idea of You
The Idea of You Synopsis: Solène, a 40-year-old single mom, begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet.Stars: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Reid Scott, Annie Mumolo, Viktor White, Raymond Cham, Jaiden Anthony, Dakota AdanDirector: Michael ShowalterRated: RRunning Length: 115 minutes…
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Movie Review ~ Nowhere Special
Nowhere Special Synopsis: When John is given only a few months to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for his three-year-old son, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.Stars: James Norton, Daniel Lamont, Eileen O’Higgins, Valerie O’Connor, Valene KaneDirector: Uberto PasoliniRated: NRRunning Length: 96 minutes Review: You only…
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Movie Review ~ Prom Dates
Prom Dates Synopsis: Best friends Jess and Hannah made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom. Despite the impending changes that college will bring over the next four years, the two are committed to honoring their prom pact.Stars: Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry, JT Neal, Jordon Buhat, Zión Moreno, Terry Hu, John Michael…
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Movie Review ~ Unsung Hero
Unsung Hero Synopsis: The true story of the Smallbone family, who moved from Australia to the United States after the father’s music company failed, following their journey as the children’s musical talents are discovered and they go on to become the Grammy-winning artists for KING + COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James.Stars: Joel Smallbone, Daisy Betts,…
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Movie Review ~ Boy Kills World
Boy Kills World Synopsis: Boy, a deaf-mute seeking revenge after a corrupt matriarch murders his family, is trained in martial arts by a mysterious shaman. He joins a resistance group, guided by an inner voice from his favorite video game and conversations with his deceased younger sister’s ghost.Stars: Bill Skarsgård, Jessica Rothe, Michelle Dockery, Brett…
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MSPIFF 2024 Volume 4
The largest annual celebration of international cinema in the region MSPIFF43 Volume 4 Writing about film for more than ten years has allowed me to cover movies from blockbusters to indies. It’s also given me the privilege of attending major events like TIFF in Toronto and Sundance in Utah. While traveling around the country is…
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MSPIFF 2024 Volume 3
The largest annual celebration of international cinema in the region MSPIFF43 Volume 3 Writing about film for more than ten years has allowed me to cover movies from blockbusters to indies. It’s also given me the privilege of attending major events like TIFF in Toronto and Sundance in Utah. While traveling around the country is…
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Movie Review ~ Infested
Infested Synopsis: Residents of a rundown French apartment building battle against an army of deadly, rapidly reproducing spiders.Stars: Théo Christine, Finnegan Oldfield, Jérôme Niel, Sofia Lesaffre, Lisa NyarkoDirector: Sébastien VanicekRated: NRRunning Length: 106 minutes Review: Coming so quickly after the release of Sting, another giant spider run-amok creature feature, you’d think that Infested might suffer…
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