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Tag: Brendan Gleeson

  • Movie Review ~ The Tragedy of Macbeth

    Movie Review ~ The Tragedy of Macbeth

    The Facts:   Synopsis: A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland, and his ambitious wife supports him in his plans of seizing power.  Stars: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell, Bertie Carvel, Brendan Gleeson, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Miles Anderson, Matt Helm, Moses Ingram, Kathryn

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  • Movie Review ~ Frankie

    The Facts: Synopsis: Three generations grappling with a life-changing experience during one day of a vacation in Sintra, Portugal, a historic town known for its dense gardens and fairy-tale villas and palaces. Stars: Isabelle Huppert, Marisa Tomei, Brendan Gleeson, Greg Kinnear, Ariyon Bakare, Vinette Robinson, Pascal Greggory, Jérémie Renier Director: Ira Sachs Rated: PG-13 Running

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  • Movie Review ~ Paddington 2

    The Facts: Synopsis: Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family and a popular member of the local community, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, only for the gift to be stolen. Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent,

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  • Movie Review ~ Assassin’s Creed

    The Facts: Synopsis: When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Khalid Abdalla, Michael K. Williams, Charlotte Rampling, Ariane Labed Director: Justin Kurzel Rated: PG-13

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  • Movie Review ~ In the Heart of the Sea

    The Facts: Synopsis: Based on the 1820 event, a whaling ship is preyed upon by a giant whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from home. Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Tom Holland, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw, Cillian Murphy, Jordi Molla, Michelle Fairley, Charlotte Riley Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 121 minutes

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  • Movie Review ~ Song of the Sea

    The Facts: Synopsis: Two children must embark on a fantastic journey across a fading world of ancient legend and magic in an attempt to return to their home by the sea. Stars: Brendan Gleeson, Fionnula Flanagan, Lisa Hannigan, Pat Shortt, Liam Hourican, David Rawle, Jon Kenny, Lucy O’Connell, Colm O’Snodaigh, Kevin Swierscz Director: Tomm Moore

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ In the Heart of the Sea

    Synopsis: Based on the 1820 event, a whaling ship is preyed upon by a sperm whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from home Release Date:  March 13, 2015 Thoughts: I can’t help it – just as they say that man has always been drawn to the sea, so have

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Calvary

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUUnpx1-kCs Synopsis: After he is threatened during a confession, a good-natured priest must battle the dark forces closing in around him. Release Date:  August 1, 2014 Thoughts: Brendan Gleeson is an actor that hasn’t ever truly gotten his just-due in Hollywood.  Yes, he’s known as a dependable character actor with his gruff exterior and ability to

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  • Movie Review ~ The Company You Keep

    The Facts: Synopsis: A former Weather Underground activist goes on the run from a journalist who has discovered his identity. Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Robert Redford, Julie Christie, Richard Jenkins, Susan Sarandon, Stephen Root, Sam Elliott, Brendan Gleeson, Terrence Howard, Anna Kendrick, Jackie Evancho, Stanley Tucci, Brit Marling, Nick Nolte Director: Robert Redford Rated: R Running

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