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Tag: Fox Searchlight Pictures

  • Movie Review ~ Nightmare Alley (2021)

    Movie Review ~ Nightmare Alley (2021)

    Movie Review Nightmare Alley (2021) 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.  Director: Guillermo del Toro  Stars:  Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman,…

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  • Movie Review ~ A Hidden Life

    Movie Review A Hidden Life 9.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Austrian farmer Franz Jägerstätter faces the threat of execution for refusing to fight for the Nazis during World War II. Director: Terrence Malick Stars: August Diehl, Valerie Pachner, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Nyqvist, Jürgen Prochnow, Bruno Ganz, Alexander Fehling Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 173 minutes Trailer Review:…

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  • Movie Review ~ Jojo Rabbit

    Movie Review Jojo Rabbit 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young boy in Hitler’s army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Director: Taika Waititi Stars: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Thomasin McKenzie, Alfie Allen, Taika Waititi, Stephen Merchant Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 108 minutes The Thoughts…

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  • Movie Review ~ Lucy in the Sky

    Movie Review Lucy in the Sky 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Astronaut Lucy Cola returns to Earth after a transcendent experience during a mission to space, and begins to lose touch with reality in a world that now seems too small. Director: Noah Hawley Stars: Natalie Portman, Jon Hamm, Dan Stevens, Zazie Beetz, Colman Domingo, Tig…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Antlers

    Synopsis: A young teacher discovers her troubled student’s father and younger brother harbor a deadly supernatural secret. Taking the boy into her care, the teacher must fight for their survival against horrors beyond imagination. Release Date:  TBD 2020 Thoughts: Never judge a book by it’s cover and never judge a movie by its title.  The…

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  • Movie Review ~ Ready or Not

    Movie Review Ready or Not 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A bride’s wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to take part in a terrifying game. Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett Stars: Samara Weaving, Andie MacDowell, Mark O’Brien, Adam Brody, Henry Czerny, Nicky Guadagni Rated: R Running Length: 95…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Aftermath

    Movie Review The Aftermath 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Post World War II, a British colonel and his wife are assigned to live in Hamburg during the post-war reconstruction, but tensions arise with the German who previously owned the house. Director: James Kent Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Keira Knightley, Jason Clarke, Flora Thiemann, Kate Phillips, Alexander Scheer,…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Old Man & the Gun

    Movie Review The Old Man & the Gun 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker and his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Director: David Lowery Stars: Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Can You Ever Forgive Me?

    Movie Review Can You Ever Forgive Me? 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. Director: Marielle Heller Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant, Dolly Wells, Jane Curtin, Ben Falcone, Anna Deavere Smith, Stephen Spinella Rated: R Running Length: 106 minutes The…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Shape of Water

    Movie Review The Shape of Water 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In a 1960s research facility, a mute janitor forms a relationship with an aquatic creature. Director: Guillermo del Toro Stars: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, Octavia Spencer Rated: R Running Length: 125 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts First impressions…

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