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Tag: John Turturro

Movie Review ~ The Batman

Movie Review The Batman 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as The Riddler. Director: Matt Reeves Stars: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, Colin…
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February 28, 2022
Movie Review ~ Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time – Vol. 1 Midnight Madness

Movie Review Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films of All-Time – Vol. 1 Midnight Madness 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: From The Rocky Horror Picture Show to The Big Lebowski and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration of the greatest cult movies of all-time discussing the birth of the midnight movie. Director:…
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April 21, 2020
Movie Review ~ Gloria Bell

Movie Review Gloria Bell 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A free-spirited woman in her 50s seeks out love at L.A. dance clubs. Director: Sebastián Lelio Stars: Julianne Moore, John Turturro, Caren Pistorius, Holland Taylor, Michael Cera, Sean Astin, Alanna Ubach, Brad Garrett, Rita Wilson, Jeanne Tripplehorn Rated: R Running Length: 102 minutes The Thoughts I already…
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March 15, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Exodus: Gods and Kings

Synopsis: An account of Moses’ hand in leading the Israelite slaves out of Egypt. Release Date: December 12, 2014 Thoughts: After March’s Noah and the modest success of films like God’s Not Dead and Heaven Is For Real I’m thinking we’ll look back on 2014 as the year that studios got Biblical. Coming in right…
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July 17, 2014
Movie Review ~ Fading Gigolo

Movie Review Fading Gigolo 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Fioravante decides to become a professional Don Juan as a way of making money to help his cash-strapped friend, Murray. With Murray acting as his “manager”, the duo quickly finds themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money. Director: John Turturro Stars: John Turturro, Woody…
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May 2, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me

Synopsis: What does it mean to be a performing artist – first, last and always? Broadway legend Elaine Stritch can answer that. Release Date: TBA 2014 Thoughts: I’ve had the great fortune of seeing Elaine Stritch perform live and it was one of the most thrilling nights I’ve spent in a theater. A Broadway legend, she’s…
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January 16, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Fading Gigolo

Synopsis: Fioravante decides to become a professional Don Juan as a way of making money to help his cash-strapped friend, Murray. With Murray acting as his “manager”, the duo quickly find themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money. Release Date: April 18, 2014 Thoughts: Making a rare appearance in front of the…
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January 13, 2014
Movie Review ~ Gung Ho

Mid-Day Mini Gung Ho 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: When a Japanese car company buys an American plant, the American liaison must mediate the clash of work attitudes between the foreign management and native labor. Director: Ron Howard Stars: Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Mimi Rogers, Sô Yamamura, Sab Shimono, John Turturro Rated: PG-13 Running…
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May 3, 2013