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

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

    Synopsis: After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol. Release Date: November 25, 2015 Thoughts: This is going to be a tough one. The final chapter of The Hunger Games film series arrives this November and brings with it the highest of anticipations

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Martian

    Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a

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  • Down From the Shelf ~ The Goonies

    The Facts: Synopsis: In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of misfits set out to find a pirate’s ancient treasure. Stars: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Martha Plimpton, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Kerri Green, Ke Huy Quan, Anne Ramsey, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano Director: Richard Donner Rated: PG Running Length: 114 minutes TMMM

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  • Movie Review ~ Spy (2015)

    The Facts: Synopsis: A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Jude Law, Miranda Hart, Peter Serafinowicz, Allison Janney, Bobby Cannavale, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Director: Paul Feig Rated: R Running Length: 120 minutes

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Bridge of Spies

    Synopsis: An American lawyer is recruited by the CIA during the Cold War to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union Release Date: October 16, 2015 Thoughts: Director Steven Spielberg (JAWS) has been pretty quiet lately. The last film he released was 2012’s lauded Lincoln but while he was attached to any number

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Macbeth (2015)

    Synopsis: Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Release Date:  TBD 2015 Thoughts: If you search IMDB for Macbeth you’ll

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Cooties

    Synopsis: A mysterious virus hits an isolated elementary school, transforming the kids into a feral swarm of mass savages. An unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives. Release Date: September 18, 2015 Thoughts: Into every trailer binge a little questionable hilarity must fall and Cooties sure fits

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Good Dinosaur

    Synopsis: After a traumatic event unsettles a lively Apatosaurus named Arlo, he sets out on a remarkable journey, gaining an unlikely companion along the way – a human boy. Release Date: November 25, 2015 Thoughts: With all eyes on PIXAR’s June offering Inside Out (already garnering rave reviews) it’s easy to forget that the studio

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  • Movie Review ~ Entourage

    The Facts: Synopsis: Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys Eric, Turtle, and Johnny, are back – and back in business with super-agent turned studio-head Ari Gold on a risky project that will serve as Vince’s directorial debut. Stars: Jeremy Piven, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Haley Joel Osment,

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  • Movie Review ~ Aloha

    The Facts: Synopsis: A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him Stars: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray Director: Cameron Crowe Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 105 minutes Trailer

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