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Tag: Forest Whitaker

Movie Review ~ Respect

The Facts: Synopsis: The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom. Stars: Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, Audra McDonald, Mary J. Blige, Marc Maron, Tituss Burgess, Saycon Sengbloh, Hailey Kilgore, Tate Donovan, Skye Dakota Turner, Heather Headley, Leroy McClain Director: Liesl Tommy Rated:…
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August 20, 2021
Movie Review ~ Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

The Facts: Synopsis: An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever. Stars: Forest Whitaker, Madalen Mills, Keegan-Michael Key, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Ricky Martin, Kieron Dyer, Justin Cornwell, Lisa Davina Phillip, Hugh…
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November 13, 2020
Movie Review ~ Black Panther

The Facts: Synopsis: T’Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett,…
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February 16, 2018
31 Days to Scare ~ Body Snatchers (1993)

The Facts: Synopsis: A teenage girl and her father discover alien clones are replacing humans on a remote U.S. military base in Alabama. Stars: Gabrielle Anwar, Meg Tilly, Forest Whitaker, Terry Kinney, Billy Wirth, R. Lee Ermey Director: Abel Ferrara Rated: R Running Length: 87 TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: Jack Finney’s 1955 novel, The Body…
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October 11, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Arrival

Synopsis: Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat. Release Date: November 11, 2016 Thoughts: At first glance, Arrival looks like any other of the hundreds of like-themed films detailing alien invasion and a race…
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August 16, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Trailer #2)

Synopsis: Rebels set out on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star. Release Date: December 16, 2016 Thoughts: Not that it’s a very high bar, but this second trailer for December’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is better than most films we’ve seen so far this summer. Maybe even more than…
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August 11, 2016
Hasta La Vista…Summer (July)

We did it! We made it through another summer and while the outdoor heat wasn’t too bad (in Minnesota, at least) the box office was on fire. I’ll admit that I indulged in summer fun a bit more than I should, distracting me from reviewing some key movies over the last three months so I…
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September 3, 2015
Movie Review ~ Out of the Furnace

The Facts: Synopsis: When Rodney Baze mysteriously disappears and law enforcement fails to follow through, his older brother, Russell, takes matters into his own hands to find justice. Stars: Christian Bale, Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe, Zoë Saldana, Sam Shepard Director: Scott Cooper Rated: R Running Length: 106 minutes TMMM Score: (8.5/10)…
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December 18, 2013
Movie Review ~ Lee Daniels’ The Butler

The Facts: Synopsis: As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man’s life, family, and American society. Stars: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Cusack, Jane Fonda, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Terrence Howard, Minka Kelly, Lenny…
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August 19, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Butler

Synopsis: A look at the life of Eugene Allen, who served eight presidents as the White House’s head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made. Release Date: October 18, 20113 Thoughts: I find myself at a crossroads with Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels. Though I…
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May 8, 2013