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  • Movie Review ~ Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

    Movie Review Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville. Director: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rashida Jones, Cameron Seely, Kenan Thompson, Pharrell Williams, Angela Lansbury Rated: PG Running Length: 90 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts It’s probably wrong to…

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  • Movie Review ~ Avengers: Infinity War

    Movie Review Avengers: Infinity War 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: The Avengers and their allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Director: Anthony Russo & Joe Russo Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Thor: Ragnarok

    Movie Review Thor: Ragnarok 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Imprisoned, the mighty Thor finds himself in a lethal gladiatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must fight for survival and race against time to prevent the all-powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. Director: Taika Waititi Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Thor: Ragnarok

    Synopsis: Thor must face the Hulk in a gladiator match and save his people from the ruthless Hela. Release Date:  November 3, 2017 Thoughts: At the end of this first teaser trailer for November’s third Thor film the only word I could think of was ‘finally’.  Finally, after two solo films and appearances in several…

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  • Movie Review ~ Doctor Strange

    Movie Review Doctor Strange 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Director: Scott Derrickson Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton, Scott Adkins, Amy Landecker, Benedict Wong Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 115…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Imitation Game

    Movie Review The Imitation Game 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: English mathematician and logician, Alan Turing, helps crack the Enigma code during World War II. Director: Morten Tyldum Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Allen Leech, Mark Strong, Charles Dance, Matthew Goode, Matthew Beard, Rory Kinnear Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 114 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts As I said in my review…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

    Movie Review The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Bilbo and Company are forced to engage in a war against an array of combatants and keep the terrifying Smaug from acquiring a kingdom of treasure and obliterating all of Middle-earth. Director: Peter Jackson Stars: Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Martin Freeman, Stephen Fry, Jed…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Imitation Game

    Synopsis: English mathematician and logician, Alan Turing, helps crack the Enigma code during World War II. Release Date: November 21, 2014 Thoughts:  If you’ve had your ear to the awards circuit ground you’d be hearing lots of rumblings about The Imitation Game, a twisty true life thriller that winds through the shadows of code breaking…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

    Synopsis: The Company of Thorin has reached Smaug’s lair; but can Bilbo and the Dwarves reclaim Erebor and the treasure? And, if so, can they hold on to it? Release Date: December 17, 2014 Thoughts: All those eyebrows that have been raised since Peter Jackson returned to Middle Earth and the land of elves, hobbits,…

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  • Movie Review ~ August: Osage County

    Movie Review August: Osage County 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Director: John Wells Stars: Meryl Streep,…

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