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Tag: James Gandolfini

Movie Review ~ Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

Movie Review Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: The uncompromising Tony and Emmy Award-winner is showcased both on and off stage via rare archival footage and intimate cinema vérité. Director: Chiemi Karasawa Stars: Elaine Stritch, Tina Fey, James Gandolfini, Cherry Jones, Alec Baldwin, Nathan Lane, Rob Bowman Rated: NR Running Length: 80 minutes…
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March 15, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

Synopsis: What does it mean to be a performing artist – first, last and always? Broadway legend Elaine Stritch can answer that. Release Date: TBA 2014 Thoughts: I’ve had the great fortune of seeing Elaine Stritch perform live and it was one of the most thrilling nights I’ve spent in a theater. A Broadway legend, she’s…
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January 16, 2014
Oscar Predictions 2014

Hello! Well, though I always find it difficult to nail down my Oscar selections pre-nomination day because I feel like I’m somehow cosmically jinxing potential favorites, I’m taking part in The 2014 Oscar Contest over at Film Actually because…well…it’s just the right thing to do 🙂 This being a contest and all I threw in…
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January 15, 2014
Movie Review ~ Enough Said

Movie Review Enough Said 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she’s interested in learns he’s her new friend’s ex-husband. Director: Nicole Holofcener Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener, Toni Collette, Ben Falcone, Eve Hewson, Tavi Gevinson, Tracey Fairaway Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 99 minutes Trailer Review: Here…
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November 26, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Enough Said

Synopsis: A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she’s interested in learns he’s her new friend’s ex-husband. Release Date: September 20, 2013 Thoughts: The sudden death of James Gandolfini (Zero Dark Thirty) in June is something that many fans can’t quite wrap their heads around quite yet. Gandolfini’s tough guy persona kept him…
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August 22, 2013
Movie Review ~ The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Movie Review The Incredible Burt Wonderstone 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: When a street magician’s stunt begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage on their act – and their friendship – by staging their own daring stunt. Director: Don Scardino Stars: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia…
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March 13, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Synopsis: Magician Burt Wonderstone splits from his longtime stage partner after a guerrilla street magician steals their thunder. By spending some time with his boyhood idol, Burt looks to remember what made him love magic in the first place. Release Date: March 15, 2013 Thoughts: Here’s an example of a movie that’s either going to soar…
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January 11, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Killing Them Softly

Synopsis: Jackie Cogan is a professional enforcer who investigates a heist that went down during a mob-protected poker game. Release Date: October 19, 2012 Thoughts: Brad Pitt’s newest film looks to be a grit and knuckles kind of story that will put its own spin on the modern mobster movie. Third time director Andrew Dominik and…
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August 2, 2012