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Category: Mid-Day Mini

  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Jaws 3-D

    The Facts: Synopsis: The sons of police chief Brody must protect civilians at a Sea World theme park after a gigantic 35-foot shark becomes trapped in the park. Stars: Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Simon MacCorkindale, Louis Gossett Jr., John Putch, Lea Thompson, P.H. Moriarty Director: Joe Alves Rated: PG Running Length: 99 minutes TMMM Score:

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  • Down from the Shelf ~ Insidious

    The Facts: Synopsis: A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further. Stars: Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne, Lin Shaye, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey, Joseph Bishara, Leigh Whannell, Angus Sampson Director: James Wan Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 103 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: One of my all

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  • Down From the Shelf ~ Fame (1980)

    The Facts: Synopsis: A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts. Stars: Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean, Antonia Franceschi, Paul McCrane, Maureen Teefy, Gene Anthony Ray, Barry Diller, Joanna Merlin, Anne Meara Director: Alan Parker Rated: R Running Length: 134

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Star Trek (2009)

    The Facts: Synopsis: The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father’s legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful, time-traveling Romulan creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time. Stars: John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Simon Pegg, Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Winona Ryder,

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ In & Out

    The Facts: Synopsis: A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards. Stars: Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon, Debbie Reynolds, Wilford Brimley, Bob Newhart, Gregory Jbara, Shaw Hatosy, Zak Orth, Lauren Ambrose, Alexandra Holden Director: Frank Oz Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 92

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Joe Versus the Volcano

    The Facts: Synopsis: When a hypochondriac learns that he is dying, he accepts an offer to throw himself in a volcano at a tropical island, and along the way there, learns to truly live. Stars: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Dan Hedaya, Amanda Plummer, Ossie Davis, Abe Vigoda Director: John Patrick Shanley

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Iron Man 2

    The Facts: Synopsis: Tony Stark has declared himself Iron Man and installed world peace… or so he thinks. He soon realizes that not only is there a mad man out to kill him with his own technology, but there’s something more: he is dying. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Jon Favreau, Mickey

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Iron Man

    The Facts: Synopsis: When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges, Shaun Toub, Leslie Bibb, Bill Smitrovich, Nazanin Boniadi, Micah Hauptman Director: Jon Favreau Rated: PG-13

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Far and Away

    The Facts: Synopsis: A young man leaves Ireland with his landlord’s daughter, dreaming of owning land at the big giveaway in 1893 Oklahoma. Stars: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky, Barbara Babcock, Colm Meaney Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 140 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review:  Though director Ron Howard was already

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