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Tag: Ian McKellen

  • The TIFF Report, Vol 3

    The TIFF Report, Vol 3

    Knox Goes Away Director: Michael KeatonCast: Michael Keaton, Al Pacino, Marcia Gay Harden, James Marsden, Suzy Nakamura, John Hoogenakker, Joanna Kulig, Ray McKinnon, Lela LorenSynopsis: When a contract killer is diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, he is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son.Thoughts:…

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  • Movie Review ~ Cats

    Movie Review Cats 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Director: Tom Hooper Stars: Francesca Hayward, Robbie Fairchild, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Ian McKellen, Idris Elba, Laurie Davidson, Mette Towley,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ CATS (Trailer #2)

    Synopsis: A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Release Date: December 20, 2019 Thoughts:  Ever since the first trailer for CATS dropped in July, it’s been the talk of the town and not in the way…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Good Liar

    Movie Review The Good Liar 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Career con artist Roy Courtnay can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty McLeish online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning what should be a cut-and-dry swindle into the most…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ CATS

    Synopsis: A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Release Date: December 20, 2019 Thoughts: I mean, I literally was speechless after I got done watching this first trailer for the long-awaited (by some) film adaptation of…

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  • Movie Review ~ All Is True

    Movie Review All Is True 5.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A look at the final days in the life of renowned playwright William Shakespeare. Director: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, Kathryn Wilder, Lydia Wilson, Jack Colgrave Hirst Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 101 minutes The Thoughts We’ve all seen Shakespeare when he was…

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  • 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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  • 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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