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Tag: James Caan

Movie Review ~ King On Screen

The Facts: Synopsis: In 1976, Brian de Palma directed Carrie, the first novel by Stephen King. Since then, more than 50 directors have adapted the master of horror’s books in more than 80 films and series, making him the most adapted author alive. What’s so fascinating about him that filmmakers cannot stop adapting his works?…
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August 11, 2023
Movie Review ~ Queen Bees

The Facts: Synopsis: Helen is an independent widow who moves into the Pine Grove Senior Community and discovers it’s just like high school – full of cliques and flirtatious suitors. Stars: Ellen Burstyn, James Caan, Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Elizabeth Mitchell, Matthew Barnes, Christopher Lloyd, French Stewart, Alec Mapa Director: Michael Lembeck Rated: PG-13…
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June 11, 2021
Down From the Shelf ~ The Gambler (1974)

The Facts: Synopsis: Axel Freed is a literature professor with a gambling vice. Stars: James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Jacqueline Brookes, Burt Young, M. Emmett Walsh, James Woods Director: Karel Reisz Rated: R Running Length: 111 minutes TMMM Score: (4/10) Review: Movies like 1974’s The Gambler exhaust me. Like, honestly exhaust me. Though clearly…
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December 23, 2014
In Praise of Teasers ~ Misery (1990)

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 Cliff Notes version of the movie being advertised rather than something to entice an audience into coming back and seeing…
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November 19, 2013