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  • Other Mommy Review: Fear the Momster

    Other Mommy Review: Fear the Momster

    Movie Review Other Mommy 8/10 TLDR Josh Malerman wrote a scary book and Rob Savage made a freakier movie out of it, which almost never happens. Jessica Chastain plays both halves of one nightmare and you trust neither, while seven-year-old Arabella Olivia Clark carries nearly the whole thing. It sags a little at both ends,…

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  • The TIFF Report, Vol 3

    The TIFF Report, Vol 3

    Knox Goes Away Director: Michael KeatonCast: Michael Keaton, Al Pacino, Marcia Gay Harden, James Marsden, Suzy Nakamura, John Hoogenakker, Joanna Kulig, Ray McKinnon, Lela LorenSynopsis: When a contract killer is diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, he is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son.Thoughts:…

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  • Movie Review ~ The 355

    Movie Review ~ The 355

    Movie Review The 355 3/10 The Facts Synopsis: When a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, a wild card CIA agent joins forces with three international agents on a lethal mission to retrieve it, while staying a step ahead of a mysterious woman who’s tracking their every move. Director: Simon Kinberg Stars: Jessica Chastain, Lupita…

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  • Movie Review ~ IT: Chapter Two

    Movie Review IT: Chapter Two 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Twenty-seven years after their first encounter with the terrifying Pennywise, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back. Director: Andy Muschietti Stars: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, James Ransone, Andy Bean, Jay Ryan, Isaiah Mustafa, Bill…

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  • Movie Review ~ Dark Phoenix

    Movie Review Dark Phoenix 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Jean Grey begins to develop incredible powers that corrupt and turn her into a Dark Phoenix. Now the X-Men will have to decide if the life of a team member is worth more than all the people living in the world. Director: Simon Kinberg Stars: Sophie Turner,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ IT: Chapter 2

    Synopsis: Twenty-seven years later, the Losers Club have grown up and moved away, until a devastating phone call brings them back. Release Date: September 6, 2019 Thoughts: Back in 2017, Warner Brothers took a risky move by remaking Stephen King’s IT as a big screen endeavor. Though the television mini-series had unquestionably not aged well…

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  • Movie Review ~ Molly’s Game

    Movie Review Molly’s Game 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. Director: Aaron Sorkin Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Chris O’Dowd, Rachel Skarsten Rated: R Running Length: 140 minutes The Thoughts…

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  • Movie Review ~ Miss Sloane

    Movie Review Miss Sloane 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: In the world of political power-brokers, Sloane takes on the most powerful opponent of her career and will do whatever is required to win. Director: John Madden Stars: Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Stuhlbarg, Alison Pill, Jake Lacy, Sam Waterston, John Lithgow Rated: R Running Length: 132 minutes The Thoughts Miss Sloane…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Martian

    Movie Review The Martian 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: During a manned mission to Mars, astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit…

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