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Tag: Ben Falcone

Movie Review ~ Superintelligence

Movie Review Superintelligence 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Director: Ben Falcone Stars: Melissa McCarthy, James Corden, Bobby Cannavale, Brian Tyree Henry, Jean Smart, Michael Beach, Karan Soni Rated: PG Running Length: 106 minutes The…
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November 25, 2020
Movie Review ~ Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Movie Review Can You Ever Forgive Me? 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. Director: Marielle Heller Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Jane Curtin, Ben Falcone, Anna Deavere Smith, Stephen Spinella Rated: R Running Length: 106 minutes The…
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November 1, 2018
Movie Review ~ Life of the Party

Movie Review Life of the Party 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: After her husband abruptly asks for a divorce, a middle-aged mother returns to college in order to complete her degree. Director: Ben Falcone Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Julie Bowen, Matt Walsh, Molly Gordon, Stephen Root, Jacki Weaver, Adria Arjona, Debby Ryan, Luke…
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May 10, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ Life of the Party

Synopsis: When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college – landing in the same class and school as her daughter. Release Date: May 11, 2018 Thoughts: The smartest thing the makers of Life of the Party did was refrain from including the phrase “From…
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February 7, 2018
Movie Review ~ The Boss

Movie Review The Boss 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A titan of industry is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget. Director: Ben Falcone Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage,…
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April 8, 2016
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 ~ Enough Said

Movie Review Enough Said 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she’s interested in learns he’s her new friend’s ex-husband. Director: Nicole Holofcener Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener, Toni Collette, Ben Falcone, Eve Hewson, Tavi Gevinson, Tracey Fairaway Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 99 minutes Trailer Review: Here…
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November 26, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Enough Said

Synopsis: A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she’s interested in learns he’s her new friend’s ex-husband. Release Date: September 20, 2013 Thoughts: The sudden death of James Gandolfini (Zero Dark Thirty) in June is something that many fans can’t quite wrap their heads around quite yet. Gandolfini’s tough guy persona kept him…
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August 22, 2013