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Wildwood Review: LAIKA Leaves the Kiddie Pool

Movie Review Wildwood 9/10 TLDR LAIKA didn’t come to play in the kiddie pool. Wildwood is a massive, dark, occasionally brutal stop-motion epic with real stakes, a ridiculously stacked voice cast and handmade wonder in every frame. Too intense for the littlest ones, but older kids and grown-ups are in for a feast. Where to…
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October 23, 2026
Movie Review ~ Fool’s Paradise

The Facts: Synopsis: A down-on-his-luck publicist discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist subs him into a film, creating a new star. But fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be.Stars: Charlie Day, Ken Jeong, Kate Beckinsale, Adrien Brody, Ray Liotta,…
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May 12, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Facts: Synopsis: While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.Stars: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key,…
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April 4, 2023
Movie Review ~ I Want You Back

Movie Review I Want You Back 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Newly dumped thirty-somethings Peter and Emma team up to sabotage their exes’ new relationships and win them back for good. Director: Jason Orley Stars: Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Scott Eastwood, Manny Jacinto, Clark Backo, Gina Rodriguez, Mason Gooding, Dylan Gelula, Jami Gertz, Isabel May, Luke…
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February 9, 2022
The Silver Bullet ~ Vacation (2015)

Synopsis: Rusty Griswold takes his own family on a road trip to “Walley World” in order to spice things up with his wife and reconnect with his sons. Release Date: July 29, 2015 Thoughts: As a huge fan of the original National Lampoon’s Vacation, I was dying a little inside when I heard that a…
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May 7, 2015
Movie Review ~ Pacific Rim

Movie Review Pacific Rim 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse. Director: Guillermo del Toro Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba,…
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July 26, 2013
Movie Review ~ Monsters University

Movie Review Monsters University 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren’t necessarily the best of friends. Director: Dan Scanlon Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn,…
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May 3, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Pacific Rim

Synopsis: When an alien attack threatens the Earth’s existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace. Release Date: July 12, 2013 Thoughts: Though at first glance this may seem like a simple mash up of several other franchises, Guillermo del Toro’s long in the works Pacific Rim has debuted an exciting…
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December 14, 2012