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Tag: Al Pacino

The TIFF Report, Vol 3

Knox Goes Away Director: Michael KeatonCast: Michael Keaton, Al Pacino, Marcia Gay Harden, James Marsden, Suzy Nakamura, John Hoogenakker, Joanna Kulig, Ray McKinnon, Lela LorenSynopsis: When a contract killer is diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, he is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son.Thoughts:…
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November 29, 2023
Movie Review ~ House of Gucci

The Facts: Synopsis: When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder. Stars: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Al Pacino, Salma Hayek, Camille Cottin, Jack Huston, Reeve Carney Director:…
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November 23, 2021
Movie Review ~ The Irishman

The Facts: Synopsis: In the 1950s, truck driver Frank Sheeran gets involved with Russell Bufalino and his Pennsylvania crime family. As Sheeran climbs the ranks to become a top hit man, he also goes to work for Jimmy Hoffa — a powerful Teamster tied to organized crime. Stars: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci,…
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December 30, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ The Irishman

Synopsis: A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa. Release Date: September 27, 2019 Thoughts: The pending release of any Martin Scorsese film will always create buzz but there’s a special kind of hum that’s been generated from his next film, The Irishman. It’s not just that it marks another…
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August 1, 2019
Movie Review ~ Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood

The Facts: Synopsis: A faded television actor and his stunt double strive to achieve fame and success in the film industry during the final years of Hollywood’s Golden Age in 1969 Los Angeles. Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Kurt Russell, Al Pacino, Dakota Fanning, Luke Perry, Timothy Olyphant, Emile Hirsch, Damian Lewis, Lena…
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July 25, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Despicable Me 2

Synopsis: Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal. Release Date: July 3, 2013 Thoughts: I was a surprising fan of 2010’s Despicable Me, finding its skewed humor fit nicely within the animation created by Dreamworks Studios. Like the penguins from Madagascar, the tiny yellow imps that are…
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April 3, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Stand-Up Guys

Synopsis: A pair of aging con men try to get the old gang back together for one last hurrah before one of the guys takes his last assignment — to kill his comrade. Release Date: February 1, 2013 Thoughts: Could you ask for a better trio of leads than Oscar winners Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, and…
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January 23, 2013