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

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Tag: Disney

The Silver Bullet ~ Inside Out & Lava

Synopsis: Like all of us, Riley is guided by her emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. As Riley and her emotions struggle to adjust to a new life in San Francisco, turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Release Date: June 19, 2015 Thoughts: Disney and Pixar have been razzed a bit at their fondness for…
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October 2, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Into the Woods

Synopsis: A witch conspires to teach important lessons to various characters of popular children’s stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. Release Date: December 25, 2014 Thoughts: The anticipation is certainly building for the big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine’s 1987 Broadway musical Into the Woods, with…
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July 31, 2014
Movie Review ~ Saving Mr. Banks

Movie Review Saving Mr. Banks 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Author P. L. Travers reflects on her difficult childhood while meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during production for the adaptation of her novel, Mary Poppins. Director: John Lee Hancock Stars: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford, Annie Rose Buckley, Ruth…
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December 20, 2013
Movie Review ~ Monsters University

Movie Review Monsters University 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren’t necessarily the best of friends. Director: Dan Scanlon Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn,…
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May 3, 2013
Movie Review ~ Oz The Great and Powerful

Movie Review Oz The Great and Powerful 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A small-time magician arrives in an enchanted land and is forced to decide if he will be a good man or a great one. Director: Sam Raimi Stars: James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz, Michelle Williams, Zach Braff, Joey King, Bruce Campbell Rated: PG…
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March 15, 2013
Movie Review ~ The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Movie Review The Odd Life of Timothy Green 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Director: Peter Hedges Stars: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Dianne Wiest,…
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July 19, 2012
The Silver Bullet ~ Oz: The Great and Powerful

Synopsis: How the Wizard arrived in Oz and became the ruler. A prequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Release Date: March 8, 2013 Thoughts: Not to be outdone by the success of the novel and subsequent musical Wicked, a new prequel to The Wizard of Oz seen through the eyes of the titular character himself…
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July 17, 2012
The Silver Bullet ~ Frankenweenie – Trailer #2

Synopsis: Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Release Date: October 5, 2012 Thoughts: As someone who has seen the first trailer in front of pretty much every movie in the last five months let me say that I welcome this…
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July 15, 2012
Movie Review ~ Brave & La Luna

The Facts: Synopsis: Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Stars: Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Robbie Coltrane, Julie Walters Director: Mark Andrews, Brenda…
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July 10, 2012
The Silver Bullet ~ “The Odd Life of Timothy Green”

Synopsis: A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Release Date: August 15, 2012 Thoughts: As much as I love Disney animation, my heart longs for a resurgence of the Disney live-action…
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July 10, 2012