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Tag: Alicia Silverstone

  • The TIFF Report, Vol 1

    The TIFF Report, Vol 1

    As a first-time press member at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), I had a fantastic experience! Over two weeks, I saw nearly 50 films and felt so fortunate to meet many fellow critics from across the globe. The staff and volunteers at TIFF were top-rate, and whatever trepidation I had going in about…

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  • Movie Review ~ Last Survivors

    Movie Review ~ Last Survivors

    The Facts: Synopsis: A father and son living off the grid for 20 years encounter an outsider who threatens to destroy the utopia they’ve built. Stars: Drew Van Acker, Alicia Silverstone, Stephen Moyer Director: Drew Mylrea Rated: NR Running Length: 98 minutes TMMM Score: (5/10) Review: Here’s a well-made, quiet, and curious movie for all…

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  • Movie Review ~ Valley Girl (2020)

    The Facts: Synopsis: A valley girl and a punk rocker from the city defy their parents and friends to stay together. Stars: Jessica Rothe, Josh Whitehouse, Mae Whitman, Judy Greer, Rob Huebel, Chloe Bennet, Ashleigh Murray, Jessie Ennis, Logan Paul, Alicia Silverstone Director: Rachel Lee Goldenberg Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 102 minutes Trailer Review: Here…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Valley Girl (2020)

    Synopsis: Set to a new wave ’80s soundtrack, a pair of young lovers from different backgrounds defy their parents and friends to stay together. A musical adaptation of the 1983 film. Release Date:  May 8, 2020 Thoughts:  In Hollywood, the phrase ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ doesn’t really apply…it’s more like ‘If it’s…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Lodge

    The Facts: Synopsis: A soon-to-be-stepmom is snowed in with her fiancé’s two children at a remote winter cabin. Isolated and alone, strange and frightening events threaten to summon psychological demons from her strict religious childhood. Stars: Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh, Richard Armitage, Alicia Silverstone Director: Severin Fiala & Veronika Franz Rated: R Running…

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  • Movie Review ~ Book Club

    The Facts: Synopsis: Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. Stars: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Andy Garcia, Don Johnson, Alicia Silverstone, Katie Aselton, Wallace Shawn, Richard Dreyfuss, Ed Begley Jr. Director: Bill Holderman Rated: PG-13 Running…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Killing of a Sacred Deer

    The Facts: Synopsis: A teenager’s attempts to bring a brilliant surgeon into his dysfunctional family takes an unexpected turn. Stars: Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Barry Keoghan, Alicia Silverstone, Raffey Cassidy, Bill Camp Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Rated: R Running Length: 121 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review:  We’re moving into a busy time for movies and that…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Vamps

    Synopsis: Two female vampires in modern-day New York City are faced with daunting romantic possibilities. Release Date:  November 2, 2012 Thoughts: Oh dear.  Well, being a big Amy Heckerling fan (even National Lampoon’s European Vacation!) I had been waiting for this one for a while.  Long delayed for a theatrical release, Vamps was recently announced as…

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