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  • The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ The Golden Child (1986)

    The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ The Golden Child (1986)

    Occasionally, I’ll revive one of my old “special” columns from my early days. Formerly titled In Praise of Teasers, I’ve rebranded my look at coming attractions The Art of the Tease(rs) and brought it back for a short run over the next few weeks.  Starting in 2013, I used these peeks at past previews to

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  • Movie Review ~ The King’s Man

    Movie Review ~ The King’s Man

    The Facts:   Synopsis: As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them.  Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton, Rhys Ifans, Matthew Goode, Tom Hollander, Harris Dickinson, Daniel Brühl, Djimon Hounsou, Charles Dance, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Stanley Tucci, Valerie Pachner  Director: Matthew

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The King’s Man

    Synopsis: As a collection of history’s worst tyrants and criminal masterminds gather to plot a war to wipe out millions, one man must race against time to stop them. Release Date: September 18, 2020 Thoughts: In 2014, the spy adventure Kingsman: The Secret Service was a surprise hit with audiences and critics and presented a

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  • Movie Review ~ Godzilla: King of the Monsters

    The Facts: Synopsis: The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. Stars: Vera Farmiga, Ken Watanabe, Sally Hawkins, Kyle Chandler, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitford, Thomas Middleditch, Charles Dance, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Aisha Hinds,

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  • Movie Review ~ Ghostbusters (2016)

    The Facts: Synopsis: Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop an otherworldly threat. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, , Chris Hemsworth, Cecily Strong, Andy Garcia, Charles Dance, Michael Kenneth Williams Director: Paul Feig Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 116

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  • Movie Review ~ Me Before You

    The Facts: Synopsis: A girl in a small town forms an unlikely bond with a recently-paralyzed man she’s taking care of. Stars: Sam Claflin, Emilia Clarke, Charles Dance, Jenna Coleman, Matthew Lewis, Vanessa Kirby, Stephen Peacocke, Brendan Coyle, Janet McTeer Director: Thea Sharrock Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 110 minutes TMMM Score: (4/10) Review: I’m not averse to shedding a tear or two at

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Ghostbusters (2016)

    Synopsis: Thirty years after the original film took the world by storm, Ghostbusters is back and fully rebooted for a new generation. Release Date: July 15, 2016 Thoughts: When 1989’s Ghostbusters II failed to materialize big bucks like its 1984 predecessor, plans for future Ghostbusters installments were put on hold.  An animated series or two

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  • Movie Review ~ Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    The Facts: Synopsis: Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge — an army of undead zombies. Stars: Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, Lena Headey Director: Burr Steers Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 108 minutes Trailer Review: Here

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLJ9dKI6ABE Synopsis: Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge — an army of undead zombies. Release Date: February 5, 2016 Thoughts: Inspired by Jane Austen’s literary classic and Seth Grahame-Smith’s cheeky genre-bending spoof, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies aims

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