SPOILER-FREE FILM REVIEWS FROM A MOVIE LOVER WITH A HEART OF GOLD!

From the land of 10,000 lakes comes a fan of 10,000 movies!

  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

    We did it! We made it through another summer and while the outdoor heat wasn’t too bad (in Minnesota, at least) the box office was on fire. I’ll admit that I indulged in summer fun a bit more than I should, distracting me from reviewing some key movies over the last three months so I

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Danish Girl

    Synopsis: The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer. Release Date: November 27, 2015 Thoughts: Could Eddie Redmayne (The Theory of Everything) be the first actor in two decades to win

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  • Movie Review ~ A Walk in the Woods

    The Facts: Synopsis: After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Stars: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma Thompson, Nick Offerman, Kristen Schaal, Mary Steenburgen Director: Ken Kwapis Rated:

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Deadpool

      Synopsis: A former Special Forces operative turned mercenary is subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers and adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Release Date: February 12, 2016 Thoughts:  Ho-hum…I think my original feelings at seeing the Deadpool trailer are clouded in a sea of extreme superhero fatigue after being

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Demonic

    Synopsis: A police officer and a psychologist investigate the deaths of five people who were killed while trying to summon ghosts. Release Date:  TBD 2015 Thoughts: Now I love a good demon/exorcism/scare film as much as the next easily entertained horror fan but even I have to draw the line somewhere.  So even though I

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Knock Knock

    Synopsis: When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help. What starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse. Release Date: October 9, 2015 Thoughts: Director Eli Roth first

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  • Movie Review ~ Mistress America

    The Facts: Synopsis: A lonely college freshman’s life is turned upside down by her impetuous, adventurous soon-to-be stepsister. Stars: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke, Matthew Shear, Jasmine Cephas-Jones, Heather Lind, Michael Chernus Director: Noah Baumbach Rated: R Running Length: 84 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: I think it’s only fair to say that I went into

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Transporter Refueled

    Synopsis: A reboot of the story of transporter Frank Martin. Release Date:  September 4 2015 Thoughts: My first thought when seeing the trailer for The Transporter Refueled was more surprise than anything that the franchise was getting a reboot a little over ten years since the first film was released.  Then I remembered that Sony

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  • Movie Review ~ We Are Your Friends

    The Facts: Synopsis: Caught between a forbidden romance and the expectations of his friends, aspiring DJ Cole Carter attempts to find the path in life that leads to fame and fortune. Stars: Zac Efron, Wes Bentley, Emily Ratajkowski, Jonny Weston, Shiloh Ferhandez, Alex Shaffer, Jon Bernthal. Director: Max Joseph Rated: R Running Length: 96 minutes

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Pan

    Synopsis: The story of an orphan who is spirited away to the magical Neverland. There, he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his destiny — to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan. Release Date:  October 9, 2015 Thoughts: It’s probably a good thing that Peter Pan never ages

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