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Tag: Eva Green

Movie Review ~ Nocebo

Movie Review Nocebo 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A fashion designer suffers from a mysterious illness that confounds her doctors and frustrates her husband – until help arrives in the form of a Filipino nanny who uses traditional folk healing to reveal a horrifying truth. Director: Lorcan Finnegan Stars: Eva Green, Mark Strong, Chai Fonacier, Billie…
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November 22, 2022
Movie Review ~ Dumbo (2019)

Movie Review Dumbo (2019) 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer. Director: Tim Burton Stars: Colin Farrell, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Danny DeVito, Michael…
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March 28, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Dumbo (2019)

Synopsis: From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Release Date: March 29, 2019 Thoughts: I must say when I heard Disney was making a live-action version of their classic 1941 animated film Dumbo…
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June 13, 2018
Movie Review ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Movie Review Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. Director: Tim Burton…
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September 30, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Release Date: September 30, 2016 Thoughts: Usually when you see a preview of an upcoming Tim Burton film you have to squint hard to see the calling cards of the director that gave…
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March 16, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ White Bird in a Blizzard

Synopsis: In 1988, a teenage girl’s life is thrown into chaos when her mother disappears. Release Date: September 25, 2014 Thoughts: Star Shailene Woodley has been on a roll ever since making an impressive bid for stardom opposite George Clooney in The Descendants. In 2014 alone she’s been an action star (in the otherwise forgettable…
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August 27, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Synopsis: The town’s most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more reviled inhabitants. Release Date: August 24, 2014 Thoughts: Not exactly striking while the iron was hot, this sequel to 2005’s technically sound but pretty darn moody Sin City finally makes it to the big screen after almost a decade of false starts…
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March 31, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ 300: Rise of an Empire

Synopsis: The Greek general Themistocles battles an invading army of Persians under the mortal-turned-god, Xerxes. Release Date: March 7, 2014 Thoughts: It’s hard to believe, but this sequel is arriving a full 7 years after the original surprise blockbuster was released. I found the first film a hyper-surreal thrill ride filled with ample amounts of…
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June 17, 2013
Bond-ed for Life ~ Casino Royale (2006)

Bond-ed for Life Mission 21 The Daniel Craig Era Casino Royale 2006 · Directed by Martin Campbell · PG-13 · 144 minutes 9 The MN Movie Man ScoreShaken, stirred and reviewed. The Bond Eras All the missionsSean Connery1962 to 1971George Lazenby1969Roger Moore1973 to 1985Timothy Dalton1987 to 1989Pierce Brosnan1995 to 2002Daniel Craig2006 to 2021 MI6 ·…
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November 9, 2012
Movie Review ~ Dark Shadows

Movie Review Dark Shadows 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: An imprisoned vampire, Barnabas Collins, is set free and returns to his ancestral home, where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection. Director: Tim Burton Stars: Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Eva Green, Helena Bonham Carter, Bella Heathcote, Chloë Grace Moretz Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 113…
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May 15, 2012