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Tag: Bradley Cooper

  • The Silver Bullet ~ A Star is Born (2018)

    Synopsis: A movie star helps a young singer and actress find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral Release Date:  October 5, 2018 Thoughts: A third remake of 1937’s A Star is Born has been in the works for a while.  It was long thought Clint Eastwood would…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

    Synopsis: The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Release Date: May 5, 2017 Thoughts: Surpassing the expectations of audiences and even, I think, its own studio, Guardians of the Galaxy was a late summer splash in 2014.  Elevating star Chris Pratt to…

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  • Movie Review ~ Joy

    Movie Review Joy 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: Joy is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Director: David O. Russell Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Édgar Ramírez, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Elisabeth Röhm, Bradley Cooper Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 124 minutes…

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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

    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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Burnt

    Synopsis: Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars. Release Date:  October 23, 2015 Thoughts: Before Bradley Cooper was BRADLEY COOPER OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG he had a brief flirt…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Joy

    Synopsis: Joy is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Release Date:  December 25, 2015 Thoughts: Here’s the deal: I loved Silver Linings Playbook, the first film that brought together Jennifer Lawrence (X-Men: Days of Future Past), Bradley…

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  • Movie Review ~ Aloha

    Movie Review Aloha 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him. Director: Cameron Crowe Stars: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray Rated: PG-13 Running…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Aloha

    Synopsis: A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him. Release Date: May 29, 2015 Thoughts: Had I not known before seeing this first look at Aloha who wrote and directed it, I…

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  • Movie Review ~ American Sniper

    Movie Review American Sniper 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind. Director: Clint Eastwood Stars:…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ American Sniper

    Synopsis: A Navy SEAL recounts his military career, which includes more than 150 confirmed kills. Release Date:  January 16, 2015 Thoughts: I’ll be more than willing to forgive director Clint Eastwood for the musical tragedy of Jersey Boys earlier this summer if December’s American Sniper is as breathless as this first trailer.  Starring Bradley Cooper…

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