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Tag: Gary Oldman

  • Movie Review ~ The Woman in the Window (2021)

    Movie Review The Woman in the Window (2021) 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence. Director: Joe Wright Stars: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Julianne Moore, Anthony Mackie, Brian Tyree Henry, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Fred Hechinger, Wyatt…

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  • The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ The Fifth Element (1997)

    The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ The Fifth Element (1997)

    Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) The Fifth Element (1997) In 2013 I was feeling pretty blue about the state of movie trailers. For a time, it was imperative for me to get to a theater in time for the previews or else some of the fun would be missing from the experience…

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Mary (2019)

    31 Days to Scare ~ Mary (2019)

    31 Days to Scare Mary (2019) 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A family looking to start a charter-boat business buys a ship that holds terrifying secrets once out on isolated waters. Director: Michael Goi Stars: Gary Oldman, Emily Mortimer, Jennifer Esposito, Stefanie Scott, Owen Teague, Michael Landes Rated: R Running Length: 84 minutes The Thoughts There’s…

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  • Movie Review ~ Darkest Hour

    Movie Review Darkest Hour 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds. Director: Joe Wright Stars: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James,…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Space Between Us

    Movie Review The Space Between Us 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: The first human born on Mars travels to Earth for the first time, experiencing the wonders of the planet through fresh eyes. He embarks on an adventure with a street smart girl to discover how he came to be. Director: Peter Chelsom Stars: Gary Oldman,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Child 44

    Synopsis: A disgraced member of the military police investigates a series of nasty child murders during the Stalin-era Soviet Union. Release Date:  April 17, 2015 Thoughts: Originally published in 2008, the novel this Cold War thriller is based off of is the first in a trilogy involving Soviet agent Leo Demidov, played here by Tom…

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  • Movie Review ~ Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

    Movie Review Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. Director: Matt Reeves Stars: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Keri Russell, Toby Kebbell, Kodi Smit-McPhee,…

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  • Movie Review ~ RoboCop (2014)

    Movie Review RoboCop (2014) 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 2028 Detroit, when Alex Murphy – a loving husband, father and good cop – is critically injured in the line of duty, the multinational conglomerate OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. Director: José Padilha Stars: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, Samuel…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

    Synopsis: A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s…

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  • The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

    The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

    Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) I have a serious problem with movie trailers lately. It seems like nearly every preview that’s released is about 2:30 minutes long and gives away almost every aspect of the movie, acting more like a CliffsNotes version of the movie being advertised rather…

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