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Tag: Emma Thompson

Movie Review ~ Late Night

Movie Review Late Night 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A late-night talk-show host suspects that she may soon lose her long-running show. Director: Nisha Ganatra Stars: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, John Lithgow, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, Amy Ryan, Paul Walter Hauser, Denis O’Hare, John Early, Max Casella Rated: R Running Length: 102 minutes Trailer Review: Here…
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June 13, 2019
Movie Review ~ Men in Black: International

Movie Review Men in Black: International 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization. Director: F. Gary Gray Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Liam Neeson,…
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June 13, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Late Night

Synopsis: A late-night talk show host is at risk of losing her long-running show right when she hires her first female who revitalizes her show and her life. Release Date: June 7, 2019 Thoughts: Movie nerds like myself who keep their ear to the ground (or, more to the point, keep up to date with…
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March 7, 2019
Movie Review ~ Beauty and the Beast (2017)

The Facts: Synopsis: An adaptation of the Disney fairy tale about a monstrous-looking prince and a young woman who fall in love. Stars: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Sir Ian McKellen, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Luke Evans, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Dan Stevens, Audra McDonald, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Emma Thompson, Hattie Morahan Director: Bill Condon Rated: PG Running…
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March 16, 2017
Movie Review ~ A Walk in the Woods

Movie Review A Walk in the Woods 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Director: Ken Kwapis Stars: Robert Redford, Nick Nolte, Emma…
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September 1, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Burnt

Synopsis: Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars. Release Date: October 23, 2015 Thoughts: Before Bradley Cooper was BRADLEY COOPER OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG he had a brief flirt…
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August 14, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ A Walk in the Woods

Synopsis: After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends. Release Date: September 2, 2015 Thoughts: Based on Bill Bryson’s popular memoir of traversing the Applachian Trail with his…
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May 28, 2015
Movie Review ~ Annie (2014)

Movie Review Annie (2014) 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A foster kid, who lives with her mean foster mom, sees her life change when business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in. Director: Will Gluck Stars: Quvenzhané Wallis, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, David Zayas,…
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December 18, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Effie Gray

Synopsis: A look at the mysterious relationship between Victorian art critic John Ruskin and his teenage bride Effie Gray. Release Date: November 2014 Thoughts: A film about an art critic from the Victorian era and his child bride? Wake me when it’s on Netflix…but wait, look at the cast! Is that Emma Thompson (Saving Mr. Banks)…
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October 17, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Men, Women & Children

Synopsis: A look at the sexual frustrations that young teenagers and adults face in today’s world. Release Date: October 3, 2014 Thoughts: Earlier in 2014 Jason Reitman had what some consider his first real stumble with the coolly received Labor Day. I was one of the few that seemed to absolve it from its awkward…
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August 20, 2014