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Tag: David Strathairn

The Luckiest Man in America Review: No Whammies, All Wins

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February 4, 2026
A Little Prayer Movie Review: Fathers, Failings, and Fragile Faith

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August 26, 2025
Movie Review ~ Where the Crawdads Sing

Movie Review Where the Crawdads Sing 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved. Director: Olivia Newman Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, Michael Hyatt, Sterling Macer, Jr., David Strathairn…
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July 13, 2022
Movie Review ~ Nightmare Alley (2021)

Movie Review Nightmare Alley (2021) 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is. Director: Guillermo del Toro Stars: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman,…
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December 21, 2021
Movie Review ~ Nomadland

Movie Review Nomadland 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the Western United States after losing everything in the Great Recession, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. Director: Chloé Zhao Stars: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie, Gay DeForest, Patricia Grier, Angela Reyes, Carl R. Hughes Rated:…
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February 19, 2021
Movie Review ~ The Devil Has a Name

Movie Review The Devil Has a Name 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A psychotic oil matriarch leaves the whole industry exposed when she attempts to outfight a bullish farmer whose water has been poisoned. Director: Edward James Olmos Stars: David Strathairn, Kate Bosworth, Pablo Schreiber, Katie Aselton, Haley Joel Osment, Alfred Molina, Edward James Olmos, Martin…
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October 16, 2020
The Silver Bullet ~ The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Synopsis: Two hopeful new arrivals at The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful quickly learn that there is only a single room left to rent. Release Date: March 6, 2015 Thoughts: A surprise hit that built dynamic staying power thanks to good word of mouth when released in early summer of 2012, The…
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August 7, 2014
Movie Review ~ Godzilla (2014)

Movie Review Godzilla (2014) 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: The world’s most famous monster is pitted against malevolent creatures who, bolstered by humanity’s scientific arrogance, threaten our very existence. Director: Gareth Edwards Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn, Bryan Cranston Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 123 minutes Trailer Review: Here…
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May 15, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Godzilla (2014) Trailer #2

Synopsis: A giant radioactive monsters called Godzilla appears to wreak destruction on mankind. Release Date: May 16, 2014 Thoughts: Even after the impressive teaser trailer for Warner Bros. big (like really big) budget reboot of Godzilla I remained a tad skeptical. Sure, the preview was edited in such a fashion that kept the title character a…
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February 26, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Godzilla (2014)

Synopsis: A giant radioactive monster called Godzilla appears to wreak destruction on mankind. Release Date: May 16, 2014 Thoughts: Though he first arrived in 1954 in one of the many campy big rubber monster movies, ever since 1998’s Hollywood-ized version of Godzilla belly flopped at the box office that mean ole monster has been keeping…
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December 10, 2013