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  • Movie Review ~ Theater Camp

    Movie Review ~ Theater Camp

    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. Stars: Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Jimmy Tatro, Patti Harrison, Nathan Lee Graham, Ayo Edebiri, Owen Thiele, Caroline Aaron, Amy Sedaris Directors: Molly Gordon & Nick

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  • Movie Review ~ Not Okay

    Movie Review ~ Not Okay

    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 all the attention she’s wanted.Stars:

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  • Movie Review ~ Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

    Movie Review ~ Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

    The Facts: Synopsis: Nancy Stokes, a 55-year-old widow, is yearning for adventure, human connection, and some sex–some good sex.Stars: Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Isabella LaughlandDirector: Sophie HydeRated: RRunning Length: 97 minutesTMMM Score: (7.5/10)Review:  We talk a lot about a particular multiple Oscar-winning actress being the best of her generation and rave over every role she

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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

    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. Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Craig Roberts, Anthony Boyle, Patrick Gibson, Genevieve O’Reilly, Laura Donnelly, Pam Ferris, Sir Derek Jacobi Director: Dome Karukoski Rated: PG-13

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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

    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. Stars: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Mark Gatiss, Joe Alwyn Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

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  • Movie Review ~ Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

    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. Stars: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, Peter Dinklage, John Hawkes Director: Martin McDonagh Rated: R Running Length: 115 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (10/10)

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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

    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. Stars: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, John Hurt, Billy Crudup, Max Casella Director: Pablo Larraín Rated: R Running Length: 100 minutes Trailer Review: Here

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