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Tag: Chris O’Dowd

  • Movie Review ~ Christopher Robin

    The Facts: Synopsis: A working-class family man, Christopher Robin, encounters his childhood friend Winnie-the-Pooh, who helps him to rediscover the joys of life. Stars: Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael, Mark Gatiss, Jim Cummings, Chris O’Dowd, Brad Garrett, Toby Jones, Nick Mohammed, Peter Capaldi, Sophie Okonedo Director: Marc Forster Rated: PG Running Length: 104 minutes

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  • Movie Review ~ Loving Vincent

    The Facts: Synopsis: In a story depicted in oil painted animation, a young man comes to the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist’s final letter and ends up investigating his final days there. Stars: Helen McCrory, Saoirse Ronan, Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Chris O’Dowd, Douglas Booth Director: Dorota Kobiela

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  • Movie Review ~ Molly’s Game

    The Facts: Synopsis: The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Chris O’Dowd, Rachel Skarsten Director: Aaron Sorkin Rated: R Running Length: 140 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: There’s some good

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  • Movie Review ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

    The Facts: Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. Stars: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Samuel L. Jackson, Allison Janney,

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

    Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Release Date:  September 30, 2016 Thoughts: Usually when you see a preview of an upcoming Tim Burton film you have to squint hard to see the calling cards of the director that gave

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Program

    Synopsis: An Irish sports journalist becomes convinced that Lance Armstrong’s performances during the Tour de France victories are fueled by banned substances. With this conviction, he starts hunting for evidence that will expose Armstrong. Release Date:  TBD 2015 Thoughts: Boy, do people hate Lance Armstrong.  And with good reason.  The disgraced former champion cyclist famously

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ St. Vincent

    Synopsis: A young boy whose parents just divorced finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the misanthropic, bawdy, hedonistic, war veteran who lives next door. Release Date: October 24, 2014 Thoughts: When are they going to stop trying to remake As Good as It Gets? Did they learn nothing from, oh, the title of that

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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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Cuban Fury

    Synopsis: A former salsa prodigy attempts a comeback years after his career was ruined. Release Date:  TBA 2014 Thoughts:  Reminding me of a movie I may have seen in the mid 90’s when Euro comedy imports were all the rage, Cuban Fury looks as harmless as all of those other films…and just as skippable.  Though

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  • Movie Review ~ The Sapphires

    The Facts: Synopsis: It’s 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam. Stars: Chris O’Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell Director: Wayne Blair Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 108 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM

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