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Tag: John Goodman

  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Matinee

    The Facts: Synopsis: A small-time film promoter releases a kitschy horror film during the Cuban Missile Crisis Stars: John Goodman, Cathy Moriarty, Simon Fenton, Omri Katz, Lisa Jakub, Kellie Martin, Jesse Lee Soffer, Lucinda Jenney Director: Joe Dante Rated: PG Running Length: 99 minutes TMMM Score: (7.5/10) Review: Occupying the softest spot in my critical

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  • Movie Review ~ Inside Llewyn Davis

    The Facts: Synopsis: A week in the life of a young singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Stars: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman, Garrett Hedlund, F. Murray Abraham, Justin Timberlake Director: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Rated: R Running Length: 105 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (8/10) Review:  I

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Monuments Men

    Synopsis: In a race against time, a crew of art historians and museum curators unite to recover renowned works of art stolen by Nazis before Hitler destroys them. Release Date:  December 18, 2013 Thoughts: After scoring so well as the producer of the sleeper underdog of 2012 (Argo), George Clooney now has two movies in

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  • Movie Review ~ The Hangover Part III

    The Facts: Synopsis: This time, there’s no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. Stars: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor, Justin Bartha, John Goodman, Sasha Barrese, Gillian Vigman, Jamie Chung Director: Todd Phillips Rated: R

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  • Movie Review ~ The Internship

    The Facts: Synopsis: Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital age find their way into a coveted internship at Google, where they must compete with a group of young, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment. Stars: Vince Vaughn, Owen Wilson, Max Minghella, Rose Byrne, John Goodman, Dylan O’Brien, JoAnna Garcia, Eric

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Inside Llewyn Davis

    Synopsis: A singer-songwriter navigates New York’s folk music scene during the 1960s. Release Date:  December 6, 2013 Thoughts: Just hearing the Coen Brothers names sends most cinephiles into a delirious ecstasy of some certain magnitude.  The oddball films the brothers have created over the last three decades have scored high points with critics and audiences alike

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  • Movie Review ~ Monsters University

    The Facts: Synopsis: A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren’t necessarily the best of friends. Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina, Dave Foley, Sean P. Hayes, Joel Murray, Peter Sohn, Charlie Day, Nathan Fillion, Bobby Moynihan, Julia Sweeney,

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Internship

    Synopsis: Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital age find their way into a coveted internship at Google, where they must compete with a group of young, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment. Release Date: June 7, 2013 Thoughts: Watching the trailer for The Internship reminds me of the kind of movies

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Hangover Part III

    Synopsis: This time, there’s no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off. Release Date:  May 24, 2013 Thoughts: When The Hangover was released a few summers back, it became a surprise hit for Warner Brothers with its old-school take on the buddy film,

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  • Why Haven’t You Seen This Movie? ~ Stella

    The Facts: Synopsis: Stella is determined, courageous, vulgar, unfashionable…and all her daughter has. Through the trials of teenagehood, to the problems of adulthood, Stella will do anything for Jenny…ending in an selfless, unforgettable sacrifice. Stars: Bette Midler, John Goodman, Trini Alvarado, Stephen Collins, Marsha Mason Director: John Erman Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 109 minutes TMMM

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