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  • Sense and Sensibility (2026) Review: A Truth Universally Swooned

    Sense and Sensibility (2026) Review: A Truth Universally Swooned

    Movie Review Sense and Sensibility 8/10 TLDR Sense and Sensibility doesn’t have the snap of Pride & Prejudice, but it’s wonderfully swoon-worthy all the same. Daisy Edgar-Jones and a scene-stealing Fiona Shaw lead a cast that lifts a stuffy script, and a sweeping score makes it a cozy fall hit. Where to watch: In theaters…

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  • Movie Review ~ Wolf (2021)

    Movie Review ~ Wolf (2021)

    Movie Review Wolf (2021) 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: A man who believes he is a wolf trapped in a human body is sent to a clinic by his family where he is forced to undergo increasingly extreme forms of “curative” therapies at the hands of The Zookeeper. Director: Nathalie Biancheri Stars: George MacKay, Lily-Rose Depp,…

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  • Movie Review ~ True History of the Kelly Gang

    Movie Review True History of the Kelly Gang 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An exploration of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they attempt to evade authorities during the 1870s. Director: Justin Kurzel Stars: George MacKay, Essie Davis, Nicholas Hoult, Orlando Schwerdt, Thomasin McKenzie, Sean Keenan, Charlie Hunnam, Russell Crowe Rated: R Running Length:…

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  • Movie Review ~ 1917

    Movie Review 1917 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two young British privates during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldier’s brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap. Director: Sam Mendes Stars: Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Mark…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ 1917

    Synopsis: Two young British soldiers during the First World War, are given an impossible mission: deliver a message, deep in enemy territory, that will stop their own men, and Blake’s own brother, from walking straight into a deadly trap. Release Date:  December 25, 2019 Thoughts: Every year around this time it becomes pretty clear who…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Pride

    Synopsis: UK gay and lesbian activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984 Release Date: September 19, 2014 Thoughts: Ever since The Full Monty, working class comedies from the UK have been making their way over to our shores to varying degrees of…

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  • Movie Review ~ How I Live Now {Twin Cities Film Festival}

    Movie Review How I Live Now {Twin Cities Film Festival} 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: An American girl sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives finds herself fighting for her survival as the UK turns into a violent military state. Director: Kevin Macdonald Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, George MacKay, Anna Chancellor, Harley Bird…

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