Tag: John Cusack
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Identity 4K Review: Checking In Twice
Shelf WorthyPhysical Media Review Identity (2003) 4K UHD · Arrow Video Shelf Worthy In Brief James Mangold’s rain-soaked motel mystery reaches 4K with a director-approved camera-negative restoration, both cuts, and two new interviews. The big reveal still divides viewers, but the craft of getting there makes the return trip worthwhile. The Facts Synopsis: A flooded…
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Movie Review ~ Chi-Raq
Movie Review Chi-Raq 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago. Director: Spike Lee Stars: Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Hudson, D.B. Sweeney, Harry Lennix, Steve Harris, Angela Bassett, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson Rated: R Running Length: 127 minutes The Thoughts I can’t…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Maps to the Stars
Synopsis: A tour into the heart of a Hollywood family chasing celebrity, one another and the relentless ghosts of their pasts. Release Date: TBA 2014 Thoughts: How it is possible that Julianne Moore hasn’t taken home an Oscar yet? Though rewarded with a handful of nominations over the years, she’s lost out on all of…
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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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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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Mid-Day Mini ~ The Grifters
The Facts: Synopsis: A small-time conman has torn loyalties between his estranged mother and new girlfriend–both of whom are high-stakes grifters with their own angles to play. Stars: Anjelica Huston, John Cusack, Annette Bening, Pat Hingle Director: Stephen Frears Rated: R Running Length: 110 minutes TMMM Score: (6.5/10) Review: In 1990 Angelica Huston played two…
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Paperboy
Synopsis: A reporter returns to his Florida hometown to investigate a case involving a death row inmate. Release Date: October 5, 2012 Thoughts: The Paperboy marks director Lee Daniels first film since his Oscar nomination for Precious in 2009 and at first glance the two films couldn’t be more different. Shot with a gauzy tarnish…
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A 10/10 is a bold call, but your comparison to Oppenheimer really won me over — Yamazaki putting the human…
This just knocked it out of the park for me and any movie I see twice in the theater in…