Tag: John Ortiz
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Whalefall Review: Into the Belly of Grief
Movie Review Whalefall 9/10 TLDR Whalefall is a whale of a tale that’s less ludicrous than it sounds. Austin Abrams goes through hell inside a convincing, practical sperm whale, and Josh Brolin’s flashbacks turn a nail-biter into a moving story about fathers, sons and grief. Where to watch: In theaters October 16 (20th Century Studios)…
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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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Movie Review ~ Bumblebee
Movie Review Bumblebee 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Kong: Skull Island
Synopsis: A diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific—as beautiful as it is treacherous—unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong. Release Date: March 10, 2017 Thoughts: Since 1933, we’ve been kinda ape over King Kong. Though his franchise isn’t a huge…
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Movie Review ~ The Finest Hours
Movie Review The Finest Hours 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. Director: Craig Gillespie Stars: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz, Eric Bana Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 117 minutes Trailer Review:…
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Finest Hours
Synopsis: The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952. Release Date: January 29, 2016 Thoughts: I’m happy to see that the Walt Disney Studios continues to give a fair share of their time to produce live-action…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Blackhat
Synopsis: A man is released from prison to help American and Chinese authorities pursue a mysterious cyber criminal. The dangerous search leads them from Chicago to Hong Kong. Release Date: January 16, 2015 Thoughts: Not that Michael Mann has ever been a director that turns out work on a regular basis, but it’s been nearly…
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Movie Review ~ Silver Linings Playbook
Movie Review Silver Linings Playbook 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Director: David O. Russell Stars: Bradley…
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