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Tag: James Caan

Movie Review ~ King On Screen

Movie Review King On Screen 6/10 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…
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August 11, 2023
Movie Review ~ Queen Bees

Movie Review Queen Bees 6/10 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. Director: Michael Lembeck Stars: Ellen Burstyn, James Caan, Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine, Elizabeth Mitchell, Matthew Barnes, Christopher Lloyd, French…
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June 11, 2021
Movie Review ~ The Gambler (1974)

Down from the Shelf The Gambler (1974) 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Axel Freed is a literature professor with a gambling vice. Director: Karel Reisz Stars: James Caan, Paul Sorvino, Lauren Hutton, Jacqueline Brookes, Burt Young, M. Emmet Walsh, James Woods Rated: R Running Length: 111 minutes The Thoughts Movies like 1974’s The Gambler exhaust me. …
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December 23, 2014
The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ Misery (1990)

Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) 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 CliffsNotes version of the movie being advertised rather than something…
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November 19, 2013