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Tag: Albert Brooks

Movie Review ~ Concussion

The Facts: Synopsis: In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Stars: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, David Morse, Albert Brooks Director: Peter Landesman Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 123 minutes TMMM Score: (7.5/10) Review: In recent years,…
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December 31, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Finding Dory

Synopsis: The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish reunites with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way. Release Date: June 17. 2016 Thoughts: It’s hard to believe that Disney/PIXAR’s Finding Nemo is 12 years old. And it’s equally hard to believe that for as successful as…
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November 10, 2015
Movie Review ~ A Most Violent Year

The Facts: Synopsis: In New York City 1981, an ambitious immigrant fights to protect his business and family during the most dangerous year in the city’s history. Stars: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Albert Brooks, Alessandro Nivola, David Oyelowo Director: J.C. Chandor Rated: R Running Length: 125 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: Fans…
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January 22, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ A Most Violent Year

Synopsis: A crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981 centered on a the lives of an immigrant and his family trying to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.…
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September 25, 2014
Movie Review ~ This Is 40

The Facts: Synopsis: A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up. Stars: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Megan Fox, John Lithgow, Iris Apatow, Maude Apatow, Melissa McCarthy, Robert Smigel, Charlene Yi, Albert Brooks, Chris O’Dowd Director: Judd Apatow Rated: R Running Length: 134 minutes Trailer Review:…
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December 28, 2012
The Silver Bullet ~ This Is 40

Synopsis: A look at the lives of Pete and Debbie a few years after the events of Knocked Up. Release Date: December 21, 2012 Thoughts: In my review of the teaser trailer to This Is 40 I made mention that while I was a fan of director Judd Apatow’s work I remain concerned that he doesn’t know…
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August 17, 2012