Author: The MN Movie Man
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Movie Review ~ Respect
The Facts: Synopsis: The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom. Stars: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Tate Donovan, Skye Dakota Turner, Heather Headley, Leroy McClain Director: Liesl Tommy Rated:
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Fantasia 2021 – Part 1
Christmas has come early to http://www.TheMNMovieMan.com. Or rather, October has arrived ahead of schedule, if the slate of films that I have lined up to see at the 25th Fantasia International Film Festival is any indication. Welcoming genre films from all over the globe, the nearly three week festival is mainly made up of foreign
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Movie Review ~ Annette
The Facts: Synopsis: The story of Henry, a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor and Ann, a singer of international renown. In the spotlight, they are the perfect couple, healthy, happy, and glamourous. The birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious girl with an exceptional destiny, will change their lives. Stars: Adam
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Movie Review ~ The Suicide Squad
The Facts: Synopsis: Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese. Stars: Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, John Cena, Joel Kinnaman, Sylvester Stallone, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Peter Capaldi,
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Movie Review ~ Pray Away
The Facts: Synopsis: A powerful exposé on gay conversion programs, revealing the damage inflicted by shame and repression through intimate testimonies from current members and former leaders of the pray the gay away movement. Stars: Julie Rodgers, Randy Thomas, Yvette Cantu Schneider, John Paulk, Jeffrey McCall Director: Kristine Stolakis Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 101 minutes
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Movie Review ~ Pooling to Paradise
The Facts: Synopsis: A Los Angeles ride share pool turns into a road trip to Paradise, NV for four millennial strangers, each at a crossroads in their lives, who find unexpected connection. Stars: Lynn Chen, Dreama Walker, Jonathan Lipnicki, Taryn Manning, Jordan Carlos Director: Roxy Shih Rated: NR Running Length: 80 minutes TMMM Score: (4/10)
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Movie Review ~ Monuments
The Facts: Synopsis: A young widower sidesteps grief, loss, and familial dysfunction when he steals his wife’s ashes and sets off on an impulsive odyssey through America’s heartland to find something he’d lost long before her death. Stars: David Sullivan, Marguerite Moreau, Javier Muñoz, Paulina Olszynski, Shunori Ramanathan, Kathy Scambiatterra Director: Jack C. Newell Rated:
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2021 Bentonville Film Festival – Preview
This year has afforded me an excellent opportunity to “attend” a number of film festivals without ever leaving my hometown and how fun to get a chance to participate in a forward-thinking one such as the Bentonville Film Festival, now in its 7th year. Chaired by Oscar-winner Geena Davis and held in Bentonville, Arkansas and
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Movie Review ~ The Last Mercenary
The Facts: Synopsis: A mysterious former secret service agent must urgently return to France when his estranged son is falsely accused of arms and drug trafficking by the government, following a blunder by an overzealous bureaucrat and a mafia operation. Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Samir Decazza, Assa Sylla, Djimo, Alban Ivanov, Miou-Miou, Eric Judor, Nassim
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Movie Review ~ Ride the Eagle
The Facts: Synopsis: When Leif’s estranged mother dies, she leaves him a ‘conditional inheritance’. He has to complete her elaborate to-do list before he gets her cabin in Yosemite. Leif steps into a wild world as the mother he never really knew tries to make amends from beyond the grave. Stars: Jake Johnson, Susan Sarandon,
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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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