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Tag: Benicio Del Toro

One Battle After Another Review: There Will Be Revolution

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September 27, 2025
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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November 27, 2023
Movie Review ~ Sicario: Day of the Soldado

Movie Review Sicario: Day of the Soldado 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: The drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border. To fight the war, federal agent Matt Graver re-teams with the mercurial Alejandro. Director: Stefano Sollima Stars: Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Isabela Moner,…
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June 28, 2018
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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April 25, 2018
Movie Review ~ Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Movie Review Star Wars: The Last Jedi 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Having taken her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga. Director: Rian Johnson Stars: Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy…
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December 14, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Trailer #2)

Synopsis: Having taken her first steps into a larger world, Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga. Release Date: December 15, 2017 Thoughts:
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October 9, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Synopsis: Having taken her first steps into a larger world, Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga. Release Date: December 15, 2017 Thoughts: Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, OMG, Amazing, Laura Dern, December Get Here Soon!, Why are you still reading my thoughts…watch the first…
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April 14, 2017
Movie Review ~ Sicario

Movie Review Sicario 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elected government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico. Director: Denis Villeneuve Stars: Emily Blunt, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Daniel Kaluuya, Victor Garber, Jon Bernthal, Jeffrey Donovan Rated: R Running…
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September 24, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Sicario

Synopsis: In the lawless border area stretching between the U.S. and Mexico, an idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by an elite government task force official to aid in the escalating war against drugs Release Date: September 18, 2015 Thoughts: Back in 2013 I placed director Denis Villeneuve’s Prisoners on my best of the year list…
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June 22, 2015
Movie Review ~ Inherent Vice

Movie Review Inherent Vice 1/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles detective Larry “Doc” Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, Jena Malone, Owen Wilson, Martin Short, Katherine Waterston, Joanna Newsom, Maya Rudolph Rated: R Running Length: 148 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Looking…
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January 14, 2015