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Tag: Alexander Payne

Movie Review ~ Downsizing

Movie Review Downsizing 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A social satire in which a guy realizes he would have a better life if he were to shrink himself. Director: Alexander Payne Stars: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Jason Sudeikis, Kristen Wiig, Udo Kier, Laura Dern, Neil Patrick Harris Rated: R Running Length: 135 minutes The…
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January 7, 2018
Movie Review ~ Jurassic Park III

Down from the Shelf Jurassic Park III 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Alan Grant to go to Isla Sorna (the second InGen dinosaur lab), resulting in an unexpected landing…and unexpected new inhabitants on the island. Director: Joe Johnston Stars: Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro…
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June 11, 2015
Oscar Predictions 2014

Hello! Well, though I always find it difficult to nail down my Oscar selections pre-nomination day because I feel like I’m somehow cosmically jinxing potential favorites, I’m taking part in The 2014 Oscar Contest over at Film Actually because…well…it’s just the right thing to do 🙂 This being a contest and all I threw in…
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January 15, 2014
Movie Review ~ Nebraska

Movie Review Nebraska 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize. Director: Alexander Payne Stars: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, Stacy Keach, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk Rated: R Running Length: 115 minutes Trailer Review:…
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November 27, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Nebraska

Synopsis: An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize. Release Date: November 15, 2013 Thoughts: As a fan of the majority of director Alexander Payne’s work (including my favorite film of 2011, The Descendants), I’m eagerly awaiting…
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September 24, 2013