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Tag: Frances de la Tour

Movie Review ~ Enola Holmes

Movie Review Enola Holmes 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Enola Holmes, Sherlock’s teen sister, discovers her mother missing, she sets off to find her, becoming a super-sleuth in her own right as she outwits her famous brother and unravels a dangerous conspiracy around a mysterious young Lord. Director: Harry Bradbeer Stars: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry…
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September 18, 2020
Movie Review ~ Dolittle

Movie Review Dolittle 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his…
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January 16, 2020
The Silver Bullet ~ Lady in the Van

Synopsis: A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her car that’s parked in his driveway. Release Date: TBD 2015 Thoughts: It’s always tricky to adapt a play for the cinema. The confines of the stage can lead to a very intimate experience but these moments can be lost when the…
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September 16, 2015
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
The Silver Bullet ~ Mr. Holmes

Synopsis: An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes looks back on his life, and grapples with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman. Release Date: July 17, 2015 Thoughts: Let’s get excited for this one, shall we? Though Robert Downey Jr. (The Judge) made a lovely Sherlock Holmes in two less than lovely big screen outings and…
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April 9, 2015
Movie Review ~ Into the Woods

Movie Review Into the Woods 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. Director: Rob Marshall Stars: Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Emily Blunt, Tracey Ullman, Frances de la Tour, Johnny Depp,…
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December 25, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Into the Woods (Trailer #2)

Synopsis: A witch conspires to teach important lessons to various characters of popular children’s stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. Release Date: December 25, 2014 Thoughts: Though some have turned their noses up at Stephen Sondheim’s musical being given the big screen treatment by Walt Disney Studios, this…
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November 6, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Into the Woods

Synopsis: A witch conspires to teach important lessons to various characters of popular children’s stories including Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel. Release Date: December 25, 2014 Thoughts: The anticipation is certainly building for the big screen adaptation of Stephen Sondheim & James Lapine’s 1987 Broadway musical Into the Woods, with…
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July 31, 2014