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Tag: Allison Janney

The Silver Bullet ~ The Girl on the Train

Synopsis: Rachel spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds Release Date: October 7, 2016 Thoughts: For several years now I find myself thinking at…
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April 20, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Release Date: September 30, 2016 Thoughts: Usually when you see a preview of an upcoming Tim Burton film you have to squint hard to see the calling cards of the director that gave…
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March 16, 2016
Movie Review ~ Minions

Movie Review Minions 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin Stars: Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Allison Janney, Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Saunders, Pierre Coffin, Steve Carell Rated: PG Running…
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July 9, 2015
Movie Review ~ Spy (2015)

Movie Review Spy (2015) 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster. Director: Paul Feig Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Jude Law, Miranda Hart, Peter Serafinowicz, Allison Janney, Bobby Cannavale, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson Rated:…
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June 5, 2015
Movie Review ~ Tammy

Movie Review Tammy 0/10 The Facts Synopsis: After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother. Director: Ben Falcone Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney, Gary Cole, Mark Duplass, Toni Collette, Nat Faxon, Dan Aykroyd, Kathy Bates, Sandra Oh Rated: R…
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July 1, 2014
Movie Review ~ Bad Words

Movie Review Bad Words 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A spelling bee loser sets out to exact revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win as an adult. Director: Jason Bateman Stars: Jason Bateman, Rohan Chand, Kathryn Hahn, Allison Janney, Philip Baker Hall, Rachael Harris Rated: R Running Length: 88 minutes Trailer Review: Here The…
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March 21, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Tammy

Synopsis: After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother. Release Date: July 2, 2014 Thoughts: Ok…let me just say something that no one seems really willing to say: Melissa McCarthy has not delivered on the promise put forth in her rightfully…
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February 13, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Bad Words

Synopsis: A spelling bee loser sets out to exact revenge by finding a loophole and attempting to win as an adult. Release Date: March 14, 2014 Thoughts: Let it never be said that I wasn’t up for a true-blue R-Rated comedy. Like 2013’s We’re the Millers, when a funny film has the wise gusto to…
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January 10, 2014
Movie Review ~ The Way, Way Back

Movie Review The Way, Way Back 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with a manager at a local water park. Director: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash Stars: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam…
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June 5, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Way, Way Back

Synopsis: Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park’s managers. Release Date: July 5, 2013 Thoughts: Here’s a trailer that has pretty much everything you could ask for in a comedy: a great cast, the promise of…
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April 22, 2013