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Tag: Amy Poehler

Difficult People: The Complete Series (2015-2017) Blu-Ray Review: Mean Well, Aged Better

Shelf WorthyPhysical Media Review Difficult People: The Complete Series (2015-2017) Blu-ray · Universal Shelf Worthy In Brief Universal’s Difficult People Blu-ray collects all 28 episodes of Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner’s fearless Hulu comedy, with a crisp transfer and small but fun extras. Shelf Worthy, and three seasons still wasn’t enough. The Facts Synopsis: Julie…
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June 8, 2026
Movie Review ~ First Time Female Director

Movie Review First Time Female Director 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: Follows the misadventures of a local theater’s first woman director: how scandal thrusts her into the spotlight and a lack of institutional support tries to yank her out of it. Director: Chelsea Peretti Stars: Chelsea Peretti, Benito Skinner, Kate Berlant, Meg Stalter, Megan Mullally, Jak…
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March 8, 2024
Movie Review ~ Moxie

Movie Review Moxie 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Inspired by her mom’s rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school. Director: Amy Poehler Stars: Hadley Robinson, Amy Poehler, Alycia Pascual-Peña, Lauren Tsai, Josephine Langford, Ike Barinholtz, Marcia Gay Harden, Sydney Park, Clark Gregg, Patrick…
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March 2, 2021
Movie Review ~ Sisters

Movie Review Sisters 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Director: Jason Moore Stars: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Ike Barinholtz, John Leguizamo, Dianne Wiest, John Cena, James Brolin Rated: R Running Length: 118 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts We all love Tina Fey and Amy Poehler,…
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December 24, 2015
Hasta La Vista…Summer (June)

We did it! We made it through another summer and while the outdoor heat wasn’t too bad (in Minnesota, at least) the box office was on fire. I’ll admit that I indulged in summer fun a bit more than I should, distracting me from reviewing some key movies over the last three months so I…
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September 2, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Sisters

Synopsis: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Release Date: December 25, 2015 Thoughts: Long-time friends Amy Poehler (Inside Out) and Tina Fey (This is Where I Leave You) were a dynamic duo on the small screen during the time as co-hosts of Weekend Update on…
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July 15, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Inside Out & Lava

Synopsis: Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Release Date: June 19, 2015 Thoughts: Disney and Pixar have been razzed a bit at their fondness for…
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October 2, 2014