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Tag: Jane Fonda

Movie Review ~ Book Club: The Next Chapter

Movie Review Book Club: The Next Chapter 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Four elderly best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls’ trip they never had. When things go off the rails, and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. Director: Bill Holderman Stars: Diane Keaton, Jane…
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May 12, 2023
Movie Review ~ Moving On

Movie Review Moving On 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two old friends reconnect at a funeral and decide to get revenge on the widower who messed with them decades before. Director: Paul Weitz Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Malcolm McDowell, Richard Roundtree, Sarah Burns, Catherine Dent Rated: R Running Length: 85 minutes The Thoughts When something…
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March 17, 2023
Movie Review ~ 80 for Brady

Movie Review 80 for Brady 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: Four old female friends travel to Houston to watch their hero Tom Brady and the New England Patriots play in Super Bowl LI. Director: Kyle Marvin Stars: Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Tom Brady, Billy Porter, Rob Corddry, Alex Moffat, Guy Fieri, Harry…
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February 1, 2023
Movie Review ~ Book Club

Movie Review Book Club 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: Four lifelong friends have their lives forever changed after reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club. Director: Bill Holderman Stars: Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T. Nelson, Andy Garcia, Don Johnson, Alicia Silverstone, Katie Aselton, Wallace Shawn, Richard Dreyfuss, Ed…
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May 17, 2018
Movie Review ~ Youth

Movie Review Youth 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip’s birthday. Director: Paolo Sorrentino Stars: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane Fonda Rated: R Running Length:…
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December 31, 2015
Movie Review ~ This is Where I Leave You

Movie Review This is Where I Leave You 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Director: Shawn Levy Stars:…
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September 25, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ This is Where I Leave You

Synopsis: When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Release Date: September 19, 2014 Thoughts: I’ve read Jonathan Tropper’s book that inspired this big screen…
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August 19, 2014
Movie Review ~ Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Movie Review Lee Daniels’ The Butler 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man’s life, family, and American society. Director: Lee Daniels Stars: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, John Cusack,…
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August 19, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Butler

Synopsis: A look at the life of Eugene Allen, who served eight presidents as the White House’s head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made. Release Date: October 18, 20113 Thoughts: I find myself at a crossroads with Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels. Though I…
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May 8, 2013