SPOILER-FREE FILM REVIEWS FROM A MOVIE LOVER WITH A HEART OF GOLD!

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Tag: Columbia Pictures

31 Days to Scare ~ Single White Female

31 Days to Scare Single White Female 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A woman advertising for a new roommate finds that something very strange is going on with the tenant who decides to move in. Director: Barbet Schroeder Stars: Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman, Stephen Tobolowsky Rated: R Running Length: 107 minutes…
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October 14, 2016
31 Days to Scare ~ Eyes of Laura Mars

31 Days to Scare Eyes of Laura Mars 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A famous fashion photographer develops a disturbing ability to see through the eyes of a killer. Director: Irvin Kershner Stars: Faye Dunaway, Tommy Lee Jones, Brad Dourif, Rene Auberjonois, Raul Julia Rated: R Running Length: 104 minutes The Thoughts Deep down inside, somewhere…
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October 6, 2016
Movie Review ~ The Magnificent Seven (2016)

Movie Review The Magnificent Seven (2016) 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Seven gunmen in the old west gradually come together to help a poor village against savage thieves. Director: Antoine Fuqua Stars: Denzel Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, Byung Hun Lee, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier, Haley Bennett, Matt Bomer, Billy Slaughter, Vinnie Jones, Peter…
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September 23, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Passengers

Synopsis: A spacecraft traveling to a distant colony planet and transporting thousands of people has a malfunction in its sleep chambers. As a result, two passengers are awakened 90 years early. Release Date: December 21, 2016 Thoughts: It’s okay if you watch this first trailer for Passengers and feel like you’ve been to this space…
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September 20, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ The Shallows (Trailer #2)

Synopsis: When Nancy is attacked by a great white shark while surfing alone, she is stranded just a short distance from shore. Though she is only 200 yards from her survival, getting there proves the ultimate contest of wills. Release Date: June 29, 2016 Thoughts: I’m more than a little annoyed with this second trailer…
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May 4, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ The Shallows

Synopsis: When Nancy is attacked by a great white shark while surfing alone, she is stranded just a short distance from shore. Though she is only 200 yards from her survival, getting there proves the ultimate contest of wills Release Date: June 24, 2016 Thoughts: So Jaws is my favorite movie…if you’ve spent any time…
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March 19, 2016
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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March 3, 2016
Movie Review ~ Concussion

Movie Review Concussion 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Director: Peter Landesman Stars: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, David Morse, Albert Brooks Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 123 minutes The Thoughts In…
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December 31, 2015
Movie Review ~ Goosebumps

Movie Review Goosebumps 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware. Director: Rob Letterman Stars: Jack Black, Amy Ryan, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Jillian Bell, Ryan Lee, Ken Marino Rated: PG Running Length: 103 minutes…
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October 21, 2015
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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September 1, 2015