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

From the land of 10,000 lakes comes a fan of 10,000 movies!

Author: The MN Movie Man

  • Movie Review ~ Venom: Let There Be Carnage

    Movie Review ~ Venom: Let There Be Carnage

    The Facts: Synopsis: Eddie Brock tries to reignite his career in journalism by interviewing serial killer Cletus Kasady, who becomes the host of the alien symbiote spawn of Venom, named Carnage. Stars: Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris, Stephen Graham, Reid Scott, Peggy Lu Director: Andy Serkis Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 90 minutes…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Addams Family 2

    Movie Review ~ The Addams Family 2

    The Facts: Synopsis: To reclaim their spooky family bond Morticia and Gomez decide to cram Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. What could possibly go wrong? Stars: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Kroll, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, Bette…

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Welcome to the Blumhouse – Bingo Hell & Black as Night

    31 Days to Scare ~ Welcome to the Blumhouse – Bingo Hell & Black as Night

    It’s nice to see Blumhouse TV went ahead with another round of Welcome to the Blumhouse, a quartet of spooky films released in October from underrepresented voices.  The films might not be quite the right fit for a theatrical run with the typical Blumhouse advertising push but still there’s something there that make them a…

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  • Fantastic Fest – Part 2

    Today marks the conclusion of the on the ground event…but WAIT! There’s more! A week of films for the in-person portion of Fantastic Fest held in Austin, TX wraps up tonight . Of course, yours truly attended virtually (bummer to miss a number of screenings only shown at the TX theater) and will continue the…

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  • Fantastic Fest – Part 1

    Hello there! Fantastic Fest has been buzzing along so very nicely — what an impressive line-up of interesting films that show filmmakers evolving tastes and talent. The in-person event is wrapping up tomorrow in Austin, TX but have no fear, FF@HOME is beginning on the same day and runs through October 11 — so you…

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  • Movie Review ~ Dear Evan Hansen

    The Facts: Synopsis: Evan Hansen, a high schooler with social anxiety, unintentionally gets caught up in a lie after the family of a classmate who committed suicide mistakes one of Hansen’s letters for their son’s suicide note. Stars: Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Kaitlyn Dever, Julianne Moore, Amandla Stenberg, Nik Dodani, Colton Ryan, Danny Pino Director:…

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  • Previewing Fantastic Fest 2021

    Previewing Fantastic Fest 2021

    Seriously, what good fortune lucky charm did I pick up this year? Gearing up to attend another film festival and Fantastic Fest, held yearly in Austin, TX is one that’s always coming up in conversations on almost everything I read and listen to. Named one of the “25 film festivals worth the entry fee” and…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Nowhere Inn  

    Movie Review ~ The Nowhere Inn  

    The Facts: Synopsis: When St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, the goal is to both reveal and revel in the unadorned truth behind her on-stage persona. But when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre. Stars: St. Vincent, Carrie…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Starling

    Movie Review ~ The Starling

    The Facts: Synopsis: A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that’s taken over her garden — and a husband who’s struggling to find a way forward. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Loretta Devine, Laura Harrier, Rosalind Chao, Kimberly Quinn Director: Theodore…

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  • Movie Review ~ Lady of the Manor

    Movie Review ~ Lady of the Manor

    The Facts: Synopsis: An aimless ne’er-do-well becomes a tour guide in a historic estate and winds up befriending the manor’s resident ghost. Stars: Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Justin Long, Luis Guzmán, Ryan Phillippe, Patrick Duffy Director: Justin Long and Christian Long Rated: R Running Length: 96 minutes TMMM Score: (2.5/10) Review:  This last month has…

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