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

From the land of 10,000 lakes comes a fan of 10,000 movies!

Tag: Damien Chazelle

  • Movie Review ~ First Man

    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. Stars: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Pablo Schreiber, Jason Clarke Director: Damien Chazelle Rated: PG-13 Running Length:

    Read more...

  • The Silver Bullet ~ La La Land

    Synopsis: A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Release Date:  December 16, 2016 Thoughts: It’s hard enough to find an original musical idea on Broadway these days, let alone in Hollywood. So director Damien Chazelle’s La La Land has a lot riding on it…good thing it has a lot going for

    Read more...

  • Movie Review ~ 10 Cloverfield Lane

    The Facts: Synopsis: After getting in a car accident, a woman is held in a shelter by two men, who claim the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack. Stars: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr. Director: Dan Trachtenberg Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 105 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: Boosted by a bold

    Read more...

  • The Silver Bullet ~ Whiplash

    Synopsis: A young musician struggles to make it as a top jazz drummer. Release Date: October 10, 2014 Thoughts: If early awards buzz is to be believed (and in this PR heavy brave new internet world every trumpeted performance should be taken with a grain of Kosher salt) then Whiplash is going to be a movie

    Read more...

  • The Silver Bullet ~ Grand Piano

    Synopsis: Moments before his comeback performance, a concert pianist who suffers from stage fright discovers a deadly note written on his music sheet. Release Date:  March 7, 2014 Thoughts: Taking more than a few choice notes from the likes of Hitchcock and De Palma (Passion), I’m hoping that Grand Piano is better than it looks.  Don’t

    Read more...