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Tag: Corey Stoll

Movie Review ~ West Side Story (2021)

Movie Review West Side Story (2021) 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: An adaptation of the 1957 Tony-winning musical explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose, David Álvarez, Josh Andrés Rivera, Corey…
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December 8, 2021
The Silver Bullet ~ West Side Story (2021)

Synopsis: An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Release Date: December 10, 2021 Thoughts: While Oscar night was abuzz with much anticipation over who would win, when the news leaked the teaser trailer for Steven…
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April 26, 2021
Movie Review ~ First Man

Movie Review First Man 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Director: Damien Chazelle Stars: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Pablo Schreiber, Jason…
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December 31, 2018
Hasta La Vista…Summer (August)

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 4, 2015
Hasta La Vista…Summer (July)

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 3, 2015
Movie Review ~ This is Where I Leave You

Movie Review This is Where I Leave You 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Director: Shawn Levy Stars:…
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September 25, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ This is Where I Leave You

Synopsis: When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Release Date: September 19, 2014 Thoughts: I’ve read Jonathan Tropper’s book that inspired this big screen…
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August 19, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Decoding Annie Parker

Synopsis: Love, science, sex, infidelity, disease and comedy, the wild, mostly true story of the irrepressible Annie Parker and the almost discovery of a cure for cancer. Release Date: May 2, 2014 Thoughts: Though the cast for Decoding Annie Parker is filled with celebrated actors like Helen Hunt (The Sessions), Samantha Morton (In America), and…
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May 3, 2014
Movie Review ~ Non-Stop

Movie Review Non-Stop 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account. Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Stars: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Nate Parker, Michelle Dockery, Scoot McNairy,…
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February 28, 2014