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The Silver Bullet ~ Suspiria (2018)

Synopsis: A darkness swirls at the center of a world-renowned dance company, one that will engulf the troupe’s artistic director, an ambitious young dancer, and a grieving psychotherapist. Some will succumb to the nightmare. Others will finally wake up. Release Date: November 2, 2018 Thoughts: Whoa, this remake of Dario Argento’s 1977 horror classic looks…
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June 4, 2018
Movie Review ~ Fifty Shades Freed

Movie Review Fifty Shades Freed 5.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Anastasia and Christian get married, but Jack Hyde continues to threaten their relationship. Director: James Foley Stars: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford, Rita Ora, Luke Grimes, Victor Rasuk, Max Martini, Callum Keith Rennie, Bruce Altman, Arielle Kebbel, Robinne Lee, Brant Daugherty, Kim Basinger,…
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February 8, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ Fifty Shades Darker

Synopsis: While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. Release Date: February 10, 2017 Thoughts: Though 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey was a sizable (if controversial) hit for Universal, even its most ardent supporters agreed there was something amiss in the big…
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December 7, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ A Bigger Splash

Synopsis: The vacation of a famous rock star and a filmmaker is disrupted by the unexpected visit of an old friend and his daughter. Release Date: May 13, 2016 Thoughts: There’s something intoxicating about any movie Oscar winner Tilda Swinton hitches her cart to. From a hipster vampire in Only Lovers Left Alive to the…
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January 6, 2016
Movie Review ~ Fifty Shades of Grey

Movie Review Fifty Shades of Grey 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson Stars: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Victor Rasuk, Marcia Gay Harden, Callum Keith Rennie, Jennifer Ehle, Max Martini, Luke Grimes, Eloise Mumford, Rita Ora Rated: R Running Length: 125 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Sex…
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February 12, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Fifty Shades of Grey

Synopsis: Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets the handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. Release Date: February 13, 2015 Thoughts: Unless you’ve been in a comatose state for the past few years, chances are you’re familiar with the global phenomenon surrounding E.L. James’ steamy trilogy of self-published novels. My half-read copy…
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July 24, 2014
Movie Review ~ Need for Speed

Movie Review Need for Speed 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. Director: Scott Waugh Stars: Aaron Paul, Imogen Poots, Dominic Cooper, Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek, Harrison Gilbertson, Scott ‘Kid Cudi’ Mescudi, Michael Keaton, Dakota…
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March 20, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Need for Speed

Synopsis: Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins. Release Date: March 14, 2014 Thoughts: I’ll admit the first time I saw the preview…
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January 27, 2014