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Tag: Bill Hader

Movie Review ~ The Addams Family 2

Movie Review The Addams Family 2 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: To reclaim their spooky family bond Morticia and Gomez decide to cram Wednesday, Pugsley, Uncle Fester and the crew into their haunted camper and hit the road for one last miserable family vacation. What could possibly go wrong? Director: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon Stars: Oscar…
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October 1, 2021
Movie Review ~ IT: Chapter Two

Movie Review IT: Chapter Two 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back. Director: Andy Muschietti Stars: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, James Ransone, Andy Bean, Jay Ryan, Isaiah Mustafa, Bill…
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September 5, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ IT: Chapter 2

Synopsis: Twenty-seven years later, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back. Release Date: September 6, 2019 Thoughts: Back in 2017, Warner Brothers took a risky move by remaking Stephen King’s IT as a big screen endeavor. Though the television mini-series had unquestionably not aged well…
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May 11, 2019
Movie Review ~ Sausage Party

Movie Review Sausage Party 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A sausage strives to discover the truth about his existence. Director: Conrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan Stars: Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Salma Hayek, Edward Norton, David Krumholtz, Nick Kroll, Michael Cera, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Bill Hader, Anders Holm, Paul Rudd, Danny McBride Rated: R Running…
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August 12, 2016
Movie Review ~ The BFG

Movie Review The BFG 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope…
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June 30, 2016
Hasta La Vista…Summer (July)

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 3, 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 ~ The Good Dinosaur

Synopsis: After a traumatic event unsettles a lively Apatosaurus named Arlo, he sets out on a remarkable journey, gaining an unlikely companion along the way – a human boy. Release Date: November 25, 2015 Thoughts: With all eyes on PIXAR’s June offering Inside Out (already garnering rave reviews) it’s easy to forget that the studio…
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June 2, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Trainwreck

Synopsis: Since she was a little girl, it’s been drilled into Amy’s head by her rascal of a dad that monogamy isn’t realistic. When she finds herself starting to fall for the subject of the new article she’s writing, Amy starts to wonder if other grown-ups, might be on to something Release Date: July 17,…
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February 11, 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