Author: The MN Movie Man
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Movie Review ~ The Night Clerk
The Facts: Synopsis: While on duty, a young, socially challenged hotel clerk witnesses a murder in one of the rooms but his suspicious actions land him as the lead detective’s number one suspect Stars: Tye Sheridan, Ana de Armas, Helen Hunt, John Leguizamo, Johnathon Schaech, Jacque Gray Director: Michael Cristofer Rated: R Running Length: 90
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Movie Review ~ The Assistant
The Facts: Synopsis: A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive as she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position. Stars: Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Kristine Froseth, Makenzie Leigh, Noah Robbins, Dagmara Domińczyk, Purva Bedi Director: Kitty Green Rated: R
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Movie Review ~ Waiting for Anya
The Facts: Synopsis: During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the Widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain. Stars: Anjelica Huston, Jean Reno, Frederick Schmidt, Thomas Kretschmann, Noah Schnapp, Gilles Marini, Elsa Zylberstein, Nicholas Rowe, Tómas Lemarquis, Sadie Frost Director:
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Movie Review ~ Birds of Prey
The Facts: Synopsis: After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord. Stars: Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Rosie Pérez, Chris Messina, Ewan McGregor, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong Director: Cathy Yan Rated: R Running Length: 109
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Movie Review ~ The 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Animated
BEST ANIMATED SHORT Dcera (Daughter) (Directed by Daria Kashcheeva) Synopsis: In a hospital room, the Daughter recalls a difficult childhood moment when as a little girl she tried to share her experience with an injured bird with her Father. Review: Oh boy, you know things are going to be a bit rough when the first
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Movie Review ~ The 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Live Action
BEST LIVE ACTION SHORT Brotherhood (Directed by Meryam Joobeur) Synopsis: Mohamed is deeply shaken and suspicious when his estranged eldest son Malek returns home to rural Tunisia with a mysterious young wife in tow. The emotional complexities of a family reunion and past wounds lead to tragic consequences. Review: It’s become more and more commonplace
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Movie Review ~ The 2020 Oscar Nominated Short Films – Documentary
BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT Life Overtakes Me (Directed by John Haptas & Kristine Samuelson) Synopsis: Hundreds of refugee children in Sweden who have fled with their families from extreme trauma in their home countries have become afflicted with Resignation Syndrome. Facing deportation, they withdraw from the world into a coma-like state, as if frozen, for
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Movie Review ~ Troop Beverly Hills
The Facts: Synopsis: A soon to be divorced Beverly Hills socialite is determined to prove to her husband and herself that she can finish what she starts out to do, by becoming a den mother to a troop of Beverly Hills Girl Scouts. Stars: Shelley Long, Craig T. Nelson, Audra Lindley, Betty Thomas, Mary Gross,
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Movie Review ~ The Gentlemen
The Facts: Synopsis: Mickey Pearson is an American expatriate who became rich by building a marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business, it soon triggers an array of plots and schemes from those who want his fortune Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Colin Farrell, Hugh
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Movie Review ~ Clemency
The Facts: Synopsis: Years of carrying out death row executions are taking a toll on Warden Bernadine Williams. As she prepares for another one, Williams must confront the psychological and emotional demons that her job creates. Stars: Alfre Woodard, Aldis Hodge, Richard Gunn, Danielle Brooks, Wendell Pierce, Richard Schiff, LaMonica Garrett. Michael O’Neill Director: Chinonye
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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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