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The TIFF Report, Vol 4

Origin Director: Ava DuVernayCast: Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, Donna Mills, Connie Nielsen, Finn Wittrock, Blair UnderwoodSynopsis: An inspired adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s life, digging into the nuance of discrimination in an unspoken system that has shaped America, chronicling how lives today are defined by a hierarchy of…
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November 30, 2023
The TIFF Report, Vol 1

As a first-time press member at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), I had a fantastic experience! Over two weeks, I saw nearly 50 films and felt so fortunate to meet many fellow critics from across the globe. The staff and volunteers at TIFF were top-rate, and whatever trepidation I had going in about…
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November 27, 2023
Movie Review ~ Rustin

Movie Review Rustin 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington. Director: George C. Wolfe Stars: Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, Jeffrey Wright, Audra McDonald, Aml Ameen, Gus Halper, CCH Pounder, Da’Vine Joy Randolph,…
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November 8, 2023
Movie Review ~ Asteroid City

Movie Review Asteroid City 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: World-changing events spectacularly disrupt the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention in an American desert town circa 1955. Director: Wes Anderson Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell,…
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June 23, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Batman

Movie Review The Batman 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as The Riddler. Director: Matt Reeves Stars: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, Colin…
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February 28, 2022
Bond-ed For Life ~ No Time to Die

Bond-ed for Life Mission 25 The Daniel Craig Era No Time to Die 2021 · Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga · PG-13 · 163 minutes 9 The MN Movie Man ScoreShaken, stirred and reviewed. The Bond Eras All the missionsSean Connery1962 to 1971George Lazenby1969Roger Moore1973 to 1985Timothy Dalton1987 to 1989Pierce Brosnan1995 to 2002Daniel Craig2006 to…
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October 7, 2021
Movie Review ~ The Goldfinch

Movie Review The Goldfinch 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy Upper East Side family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Director: John Crowley Stars: Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Oakes Fegley, Aneurin Barnard, Finn Wolfhard, Sarah Paulson, Luke Wilson,…
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September 13, 2019
Movie Review ~ The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

Movie Review The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: As the war of Panem escalates to the destruction of other districts by the Capitol, Katniss Everdeen, the reluctant leader of the rebellion, must bring together an army against President Snow, while all she holds dear hangs in the balance. Director: Francis…
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November 19, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

Synopsis: After being symbolized as the “Mockingjay”, Katniss Everdeen and District 13 engage in an all-out revolution against the autocratic Capitol. Release Date: November 25, 2015 Thoughts: This is going to be a tough one. The final chapter of The Hunger Games film series arrives this November and brings with it the highest of anticipations…
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June 9, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

Synopsis: Katniss Everdeen reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol. Release Date: November 21, 2014 Thoughts: We aren’t that far off now from the beginning of the end for the tale of Katniss Everdeen. Though I’m no fan at all of the recent popular trend of splitting every film franchise…
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September 15, 2014