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Tag: Joachim Rønning

  • Movie Review ~ Young Woman and the Sea

    Movie Review ~ Young Woman and the Sea

    Young Woman and the Sea Synopsis: Accomplished swimmer Trudy Ederle was born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete a

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  • Movie Review ~ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

    The Facts: Synopsis: Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. Stars: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Harris Dickinson, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple,

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

    Synopsis: Explores the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen as they form alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within. Release Date: October 18, 2019 Thoughts: Though it was inspired by an undying classic and received a prestige

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  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

    The Facts: Synopsis: Captain Jack Sparrow searches for the trident of Poseidon. Stars: Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 129 minutes TMMM Score: (6.5/10) Review: You’d be entirely forgiven if you look askance at the arrival of the fifth entry

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  • MIFF Movie Review ~ Kon-Tiki

    The Facts: Synopsis: The story of legendary explorer Thor Heyerdal’s epic 4,300 miles crossing of the Pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort prove it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times. Stars: Pål Sverre Valheim Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Gustaf Skarsgård, Jakob Oftebro, Odd Magnus

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