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  • Movie Review ~ Mufasa: The Lion King

    Movie Review ~ Mufasa: The Lion King

    Mufasa: The Lion King Synopsis: Rafiki relays the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, introducing an orphaned cub called Mufasa, a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline—and their expansive journey alongside an extraordinary group of misfits.Stars: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone,…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Lion King (2019)

    Movie Review The Lion King (2019) 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery. Director: Jon Favreau Stars: Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, Billy Eichner, Seth Rogen, John Oliver, Alfre Woodard, Beyonce Knowles, Chiwetel Ejiofor, JD…

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  • Movie Review ~ Solo: A Star Wars Story

    Movie Review Solo: A Star Wars Story 5.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Director: Ron Howard Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, Michael K.…

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  • Movie Review ~ Spider-Man: Homecoming

    Movie Review Spider-Man: Homecoming 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Several months after the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in New York City while fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man. Director: Jon Watts Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya Coleman, Marisa Tomei, Jacob Batalon, Laura…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Martian

    Movie Review The Martian 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit…

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  • Movie Review ~ Magic Mike XXL

    Movie Review Magic Mike XXL 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance. Director: Gregory Jacobs Stars: Channing Tatum, Amber Heard, Adam Rodriguez, Matt Bomer, Joe…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Martian

    Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Lazarus Effect

    Movie Review The Lazarus Effect 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: A group of medical students discover a way to bring dead patients back to life. Director: David Gelb Stars: Mark Duplass, Olivia Wilde, Sarah Bolger, Evan Peters, Donald Glover, Ray Wise, Amy Aquino Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 83 minutes The Thoughts The last film director David Gelb helmed was the…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Magic Mike XXL

    Synopsis: The continuing story of male stripper, Magic Mike. Release Date:  July 1, 2015 Thoughts: I wasn’t the biggest fan of 2012’s stripper-palooza Magic Mike, finding it to be one of director Steven Soderbergh’s (Side Effects) worst looking and worst sounding films to date.  Between the garish production design and general stupidity of the entire…

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  • Movie Review ~ The To Do List

    Movie Review The To Do List 5.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Feeling pressured to become more sexually experienced before she goes to college, Brandy Clark makes a list of things to accomplish before hitting campus in the fall. Director: Maggie Carey Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Steele, Rachel Bilson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse,…

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