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Category: Mid-Day Mini

  • 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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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Gung Ho

    The Facts: Synopsis: When a Japanese car company buys an American plant, the American liason must mediate the clash of work attitudes between the foreign management and native labor. Stars: Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt. Mimi Rogers, SĂ´ Yamamura, Sab Shimono, John Turturro Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 111 minutes TMMM Score:…

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Splash

    The Facts: Synopsis: A man is reunited with a mermaid who saves him from drowning as a boy and falls in love not knowing who/what she is. Stars: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy, Dody Goodman Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG Running Length: 111 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review:  Growing up, I think…

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ The Paper

    The Facts: Synopsis: Henry Hackett is the editor of a New York City tabloid. A workaholic who loves his job, the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent until a hot story soon confronts Henry with tough decisions over the course of one 24 hour period. Stars: Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close,…

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Backdraft

    The Facts: Synopsis: Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don’t get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. Stars: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn, Rebecca De Mornay, Donald Sutherland Director: Ron Howard Rated: R Running Length: 137 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: Backdraft was…

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ An Unmarried Woman

    The Facts: Synopsis: A wealthy woman from Manhattan’s Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her husband of 16 years leaves her for a younger woman. Stars: Jill Clayburgh, Alan Bates, Michael Murphy, Kelly Bishop, Lisa Lucas Director: Paul Mazursky Rated: R Running Length: 124 minutes TMMM Score:…

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Indian Summer

    The Facts: Synopsis: Seven friends reunite for a week-long reunion at a summer camp in Ontario they used to attend as children which is now threatened with being closed down. Stars: Alan Arkin, Matt Craven, Diane Lane, Julie Warner, Vincent Spano, Sam Raimi, Elizabeth Perkins, Kimberly Williams, Kevin Pollak, Bill Paxton Director: Mike Binder Rated:…

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Smooth Talk

    The Facts: Synopsis: Based on the short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates, this film chronicles 15-year-old Connie Wyatt’s sexual awakening in the Northern California suburbs. Stars: Treat Williams, Laura Dern, Mary Kay Place, Levon Helm, Margaret Welsh, Elizabeth Berridge Director: Joyce Chopra Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 92…

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