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Tag: David O. Russell

Movie Review ~ Joy

Movie Review Joy 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: Joy is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Director: David O. Russell Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Édgar Ramírez, Diane Ladd, Virginia Madsen, Isabella Rossellini, Elisabeth Röhm, Bradley Cooper Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 124 minutes…
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December 31, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Joy

Synopsis: Joy is the story of a family across four generations and the woman who rises to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. Release Date: December 25, 2015 Thoughts: Here’s the deal: I loved Silver Linings Playbook, the first film that brought together Jennifer Lawrence (X-Men: Days of Future Past), Bradley…
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July 15, 2015
Oscar Predictions 2014

Hello! Well, though I always find it difficult to nail down my Oscar selections pre-nomination day because I feel like I’m somehow cosmically jinxing potential favorites, I’m taking part in The 2014 Oscar Contest over at Film Actually because…well…it’s just the right thing to do 🙂 This being a contest and all I threw in…
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January 15, 2014
Movie Review ~ American Hustle

Movie Review American Hustle 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A con man and his seductive British partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent who pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia. Director: David O. Russell Stars: Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence, Alessandro Nivola, Michael Peña,…
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December 26, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ American Hustle

Synopsis: The story of a con artist and his partner in crime, who were forced to work with a federal agent to turn the tables on other cons, mobsters, and politicians – namely, the volatile mayor of impoverished Camden, New Jersey. Release Date: December 25, 2013 Thoughts: David O. Russell has been very, very good…
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July 31, 2013
2013 Oscar Nominations – Predictions

Forget Thanksgiving and Christmas, we are now officially in my favorite holiday season…Awards Season. This Sunday are the Golden Globe Awards and you can click HERE for a full listing of nominees. I enjoy the Golden Globes for what they are…the slightly tipsy foreign exchange student to the Oscars. A few weeks later on January…
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January 9, 2013
Movie Review ~ Silver Linings Playbook

Movie Review Silver Linings Playbook 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Director: David O. Russell Stars: Bradley…
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November 13, 2012