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Movie Review ~ Downton Abbey: A New Era

Movie Review Downton Abbey: A New Era 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: The year is 1927. The Dowager Countess of Grantham inherits a villa in the south of France from an old friend at the same time a filmmaker gets permission from Lady Mary to shoot a moving picture at Downton Abbey. Director: Simon Curtis Stars:…
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May 19, 2022
Movie Review ~ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Movie Review Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. Director: Joachim Rønning Stars: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein,…
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October 18, 2019
Movie Review ~ Downton Abbey

Movie Review Downton Abbey 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. Director: Michael Engler Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen…
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September 30, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Synopsis: Explores the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen as they form alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within. Release Date: October 18, 2019 Thoughts: Though it was inspired by an undying classic and received a prestige…
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May 14, 2019
Movie Review ~ Paddington (2014)

Movie Review Paddington (2014) 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven. Director: Paul King Stars: Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville, Jim Broadbent, Nicole Kidman, Ben Whishaw, Peter Capaldi, Julie Walters,…
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January 15, 2015
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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August 22, 2014
Movie Review ~ Maleficent

Movie Review Maleficent 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A vindictive fairy is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace. Director: Robert Stromberg Stars: Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville Rated: PG Running Length: 97 minutes…
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May 29, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Maleficent

Synopsis: The Sleeping Beauty tale is told from the perspective of the villainous Maleficent and looks at the events that hardened her heart and drove her to curse young Princess Aurora. Release Date: May 30, 2014 Thoughts: In this age of the update, there’s many who feel that this update to Sleeping Beauty isn’t needed. …
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November 13, 2013
Movie Review ~ The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Down from the Shelf The Pirates! Band of Misfits 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals Black Bellamy and Cutlass Liz for the Pirate of the Year Award. The quest takes Captain and his crew from the shores of Blood Island to the foggy streets of Victorian…
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January 16, 2013