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Movie Review ~ Abigail (2024)
Abigail Synopsis: After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re…
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Movie Review ~ The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Synopsis: The British military recruits a small group of highly skilled soldiers to strike against German forces behind enemy lines during World War II.Stars: Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Til Schweiger, Henry Golding, Cary Elwes, Rory Kinnear, Babs Olusamokun, Henrique ZagaDirector: Guy RitchieRated: RRunning…
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MSPIFF 2024 Volume 1
The largest annual celebration of international cinema in the region MSPIFF43 Volume 1 Writing about film for more than ten years has allowed me to cover movies from blockbusters to indies. It’s also given me the privilege of attending major events like TIFF in Toronto and Sundance in Utah. While traveling around the country is…
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Movie Review ~ Challengers
Challengers Synopsis: Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.Stars: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike FaistDirector: Luca GuadagninoRated: RRunning Length: 131 minutes Review: Are…
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Movie Review ~ All You Need is Death
All You Need is Death Synopsis: A young couple who collect rare folk ballads discover the dark side of love when they surreptitiously record and translate an ancient, taboo folk song from the deep, forgotten past.Stars: Simone Collins, Charlie Maher, Olwen Fouéré, Barry McKiernan, Catherine Siggins, Nigel O’NeillDirector: Paul DuaneRated: NRRunning Length: 90 minutes Review:…
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Movie Review ~ Arcadian
Arcadian Synopsis: A father and his twin teenage sons fight to survive in a remote farmhouse at the end of the world.Stars: Nicolas Cage, Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins, Sadie SoverallDirector: Benjamin BrewerRated: RRunning Length: 92 minutes Review: You never know quite what you’ll get when you see a Nicolas Cage film arrive in your inbox.…
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Movie Review ~ Civil War
Civil War Synopsis: A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Cailee Spaeny, Nick Offerman, Jesse Plemons, Sonoya Mizuno, Alexa Mansour, Jefferson White, Karl Glusman, Juani Feliz,…
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Movie Review ~ Glitter & Doom
Glitter & Doom Synopsis: Set to the iconic hits of the Grammy Award-winning, trailblazing Indigo Girls, serious musician Doom and free-spirited circus kid Glitter begin a summer romance, but their relationship is tested as they try to make it in the music business.Stars: Alex Diaz, Alan Cammish, Ming-Na Wen, Missi Pyle, Lea DeLaria, Tig Notaro,…
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Movie Review ~ Sting
Sting Synopsis: During a chilly NYC ice storm, 12-year-old Charlotte’s pet spider rapidly transforms into a giant flesh-eating monster, forcing the young girl to fight for her family’s survival.Stars: Ryan Corr, Alyla Browne, Penelope Mitchell, Robyn Nevin, Noni Hazelhurst, Silvia Colloca, Danny Kim, Jermaine FowlerDirector: Kiah Roache-TurnerRated: RRunning Length: 91 minutes Review: As you might…
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Movie Review ~ The First Omen
The First Omen Synopsis: A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.Stars: Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sônia Braga, Ralph…
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