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Tag: Alexander Payne

  • Movie Review ~ Downsizing

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

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  • Down From the Shelf ~ Jurassic Park III

    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. Stars: Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro Nivola, Trevor Morgan, Michael Jeter, Laura Dern Director: Joe Johnston Rated:…

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  • 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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  • Movie Review ~ Nebraska

    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. Stars: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, Stacy Keach, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk Director: Alexander Payne Rated: R Running Length: 115 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (9/10)…

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  • 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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