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  • Movie Review ~ Theater Camp

    Movie Review ~ Theater Camp

    Movie Review Theater Camp 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The eccentric staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York must band with the beloved founder’s bro-y son to keep the camp afloat. Directors: Molly Gordon & Nick Lieberman Stars: Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham, Ayo Edebiri,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Not Okay

    Movie Review ~ Not Okay

    Movie Review Not Okay 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An ambitious young woman, desperate for followers and fame, fakes a trip to Paris to up her social media presence. When a terrifying incident takes place in the real world and becomes part of her imaginary trip, her white lie becomes a moral quandary that offers her…

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  • Movie Review ~ Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

    Movie Review ~ Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

    Movie Review Good Luck to You, Leo Grande 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Nancy Stokes, a 55-year-old widow, is yearning for adventure, human connection, and some sex–some good sex. Director: Sophie Hyde Stars: Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Isabella Laughland Rated: R Running Length: 97 minutes The Thoughts We talk a lot about a particular multiple Oscar-winning…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Ready or Not

    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. Release Date: August 21, 2019 Thoughts: It’s not often I start a review of a trailer actively advising my readers not to watch the preview I’m showcasing but I feel strongly in…

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  • Movie Review ~ Tolkien

    Movie Review Tolkien 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Tolkien explores the formative years of the orphaned author as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Director: Dome Karukoski Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Craig Roberts, Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, Genevieve O’Reilly, Laura Donnelly, Pam Ferris, Sir…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Tolkien

    Synopsis: Explores the formative years of the orphaned author J.R.R. Tolkien as he finds friendship, love and artistic inspiration among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Release Date: May 10, 2019 Thoughts: I love a good biopic (emphasis on good) so there’s a certain spark of excitement generated by this first full trailer for…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Favourite

    Movie Review The Favourite 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Stars: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas…

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  • 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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Shape of Water

    Synopsis: An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963. Release Date:  December 8, 2017 Thoughts: This just shows you how much I’ve been paying attention.  I mean, I had no idea that The Shape of Water was even a thing much less that Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim)…

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  • Movie Review ~ Jackie

    Movie Review Jackie 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband’s historic legacy. Director: Pablo Larraín Stars: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, John Hurt, Billy Crudup, Max Casella Rated: R Running Length: 100…

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