Tag: James Spader
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Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)
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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Movie Review ~ Avengers: Age of Ultron
The Facts: Synopsis: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Stars: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., Linda Cardellini, Mark Ruffalo, Andy Serkis, Thomas Kretschmann, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Bettany, Stellan Skarsgård, Scarlett Johansson, Julie Delpy, Idris Elba, Cobie Smulders, Hayley Atwell, Chris
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Movie Review ~ The Homesman
The Facts: Synopsis: Three women who have been driven mad by pioneer life are to be transported across the country by covered wagon by the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy, who in turn employs low-life drifter George Briggs to assist her. Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Meryl Streep, Miranda Otto,Hilary Swank, James Spader, Hailee Steinfeld, Grace Gummer, Sonja Richte Director: Tommy Lee
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Avengers: Age of Ultron
Synopsis: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to The Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Release Date: May 1, 2015 Thoughts: Summer 2014 isn’t quite a distant memory yet (though with the paltry offerings it very well should be)
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Homesman
Synopsis: A claim jumper and a pioneer woman team up to escort three insane women from Nebraska to Iowa. Release Date: November 14, 2014 Thoughts: Packed with so many Oscar faves that it could double as sketch on Jimmy Kimmel, The Homesman is the type of award festival bait that could be hard to resist.
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Down From the Shelf ~ Endless Love (1981)
The Facts: Synopsis: A high school student’s love for a 15-year-old girl is thwarted by circumstance and accident. Stars: Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight, Don Murray, Richard Kiley, Beatrice Straight, Tom Cruise, James Spader, Ian Ziering Director: Franco Zeffirelli Rated: R Running Length: 116 minutes TMMM Score: (1/10) Review: I wanted to turn off
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Movie Review ~ Lincoln
The Facts: Synopsis: As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves. Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones, Lee Pace, Tim
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The Silver Bullet ~ Lincoln
Synopsis: As the Civil War nears its end, President Abraham Lincoln clashes with members of his cabinet over the issue of abolishing slavery Release Date: November 16, 2012 Thoughts: Steven Spielberg is one of those directors who seem to churn out movies with the greatest of ease. Almost under the radar, he plans and plots
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Hi Bruce, I think it definitely ranks in strong PG level, especially near the finale where it gets pretty intense.…
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