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Tag: Fox Searchlight Pictures

  • Movie Review ~ Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

    Movie Review Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: In this darkly comic drama, a mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter’s murder when they fail to catch the culprit. Director: Martin McDonagh Stars: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, Peter Dinklage, John Hawkes Rated: R Running Length:…

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  • Movie Review ~ Goodbye Christopher Robin

    Movie Review Goodbye Christopher Robin 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A behind-the-scenes look at the life of author A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son C.R. Milne. Director: Simon Curtis Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald, Will Tilston, Stephen Campbell Moore, Alex Lawther, Richard McCabe, Nico Mirallegro,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ My Cousin Rachel (2017)

    Synopsis: A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious, beautiful cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under the beguiling spell of her charms. Release Date: June 9, 2017 Thoughts: You know what this critic loves?  Gothic horror and Rachel Weisz.  So you’ll understand why…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Wilson

    Synopsis: A lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged man reunites with his estranged wife and meets his teenage daughter for the first time. Release Date: March 24, 2017 Thoughts: Though MN has been the setting for several notable Hollywood releases, it’s been a while since we’ve had a locally shot project to look forward to…especially…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Demolition

    Synopsis: A successful investment banker struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Release Date: April 8, 2016 Review:  With his last two movies bringing two Oscar wins (Dallas Buyers Club) and two nominations (Wild), it’s no wonder that many A-List movie stars and studios are making director Jean-Marc Vallée a much sought-after…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ A Bigger Splash

    Synopsis: The vacation of a famous rock star and a filmmaker is disrupted by the unexpected visit of an old friend and his daughter. Release Date:  May 13, 2016 Thoughts: There’s something intoxicating about any movie Oscar winner Tilda Swinton hitches her cart to.  From a hipster vampire in Only Lovers Left Alive to the…

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  • Movie Review ~ Brooklyn

    Movie Review Brooklyn 9.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a new romance. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Director: John Crowley Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters Rated: PG-13…

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  • Movie Review ~ Youth

    Movie Review Youth 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip’s birthday. Director: Paolo Sorrentino Stars: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane Fonda Rated: R Running Length:…

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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

    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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  • Movie Review ~ Mistress America

    Movie Review Mistress America 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A lonely college freshman’s life is turned upside down by her impetuous, adventurous soon-to-be stepsister. Director: Noah Baumbach Stars: Greta Gerwig, Lola Kirke, Matthew Shear, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Heather Lind, Michael Chernus Rated: R Running Length: 84 minutes The Thoughts I think it’s only fair to say…

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