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Tag: Alan Arkin

Movie Review ~ Minions: The Rise of Gru

The Facts: Synopsis: The untold story of one twelve-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain.Stars: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Alan ArkinDirector: Kyle BaldaRated: PGRunning Length: 87 minutesTMMM Score: (7.5/10)Review: It surprised me how much I had…
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July 1, 2022
Movie Review ~ Dumbo (2019)

The Facts: Synopsis: A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer. Stars: Colin Farrell, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Eva Green, Alan Arkin Director: Tim Burton…
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March 28, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Dumbo (2019)

Synopsis: From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Release Date: March 29, 2019 Thoughts: I must say when I heard Disney was making a live-action version of their classic 1941 animated film Dumbo…
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June 13, 2018
Movie Review ~ Love the Coopers

The Facts: Synopsis: When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday Stars: Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane…
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November 13, 2015
Movie Review ~ Million Dollar Arm

The Facts: Synopsis: A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball. Stars: Jon Hamm, Bill Paxton, Lake Bell, Suraj Sharma, Aasif Mandvi, Madhur Mittal, Pitobash, Alan Arkin Director: Craig Gillespie Rated: PG Running Length: 124 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (4/10) Review: Much…
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May 15, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Million Dollar Arm

Synopsis: A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Asian cricket players to play Major League Baseball. Release Date: May 16, 2014 Thoughts: Let me start out by saying that I’m going to see Million Dollar Arm when it’s released in 2014 because I like this particular type of film. No one…
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December 27, 2013
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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April 3, 2013
Movie Review ~ The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

The Facts: Synopsis: When a street magician’s stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act – and their friendship – by staging their own daring stunt Stars: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Alan Arkin, James Gandolfini, Jim Carrey, Jay Mohr, Michael…
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March 13, 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
The Silver Bullet ~ The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Synopsis: Magician Burt Wonderstone splits from his longtime stage partner after a guerrilla street magician steals their thunder. By spending some time with his boyhood idol, Burt looks to remember what made him love magic in the first place. Release Date: March 15, 2013 Thoughts: Here’s an example of a movie that’s either going to soar…
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January 11, 2013