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  • Movie Review ~ Non-Stop

    The Facts: Synopsis: An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account. Stars: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Nate Parker, Michelle Dockery, Scoot McNairy, Lupita Nyong’o, Linus Roache, Corey Stoll Director:

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  • In Praise of Teasers ~ Psycho (1998)

    I have a serious problem with movie trailers lately. It seems like nearly every preview that’s released is about 2:30 minutes long and gives away almost every aspect of the movie, acting more like a Cliff Notes version of the movie being advertised rather than something to entice an audience into coming back and seeing

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  • Movie Review ~ Don Jon

    The Facts: Synopsis: A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love. Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Tony Danza, Brie Larson, Glenne Headly Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Rated: R Running Length: 90 minutes Trailer

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Carrie (2013)

    The Facts:   Synopsis: A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White, a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother, who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday,

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Non-Stop

    Synopsis: An air marshal must spring into action aboard an international flight. Release Date:  February 28, 2014 Thoughts: Well here we go again.  Another preview for a movie with an interesting (if wholly also-ran) premise that seems to reveal the majority of the plot in an overlong trailer.  I guess I just long for the

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Don Jon

    Synopsis: A New Jersey guy dedicated to his family, friends, and church, develops unrealistic expectations from watching porn and works to find happiness and intimacy with his potential true love. Release Date:  October 18, 2013 Thoughts: You may not know it but crafting a solid movie trailer is really an art form.  Sure, anyone can

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The English Teacher

    Synopsis: An English teacher’s life is disrupted when a former student returns to her small town after failing as a playwright in New York. Release Date:  May 17, 2013 Thoughts: Julianne Moore has made some interesting choices in film as of late…and they haven’t always been good.  Though the Oscar nominated star has been on the

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Carrie (Trailer #2)

    Synopsis: A sheltered high school girl unleashes her newly developed telekinetic powers after she is pushed too far by her peers. Release Date:  October 18, 2013 Thoughts:   My first impression of the remake of Carrie wasn’t too positive until I was set straight that director Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don’t Cry) is going back to the

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