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Tag: June Squibb

Movie Review ~ The Humans

Movie Review The Humans 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Erik Blake has gathered three generations of his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside and eerie things start to go bump in the night, the group’s deepest fears are laid bare. Director: Stephen Karam Stars: Richard Jenkins,…
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November 23, 2021
Movie Review ~ Palmer

Movie Review Palmer 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: After 12 years in prison, a former high school football star returns home to put his life back together and forms an unlikely bond with an outcast boy from a troubled home. Director: Fisher Stevens Stars: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb, Dean Winters,…
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January 28, 2021
Movie Review ~ Soul

Movie Review Soul 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: A musician who has lost his passion for music is transported out of his body and must find his way back with the help of an infant soul learning about herself. Director: Pete Docter Co-Director: Kemp Powers Stars: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Richard Ayoade, Ahmir-Khalib Thompson…
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December 21, 2020
The Silver Bullet ~ Table 19

Synopsis: Ex-maid of honor Eloise – having been relieved of her duties after being unceremoniously dumped by the best man via text- decides to attend the wedding anyway only to find herself seated with 5 “random” guests at the dreaded Table 19. Release Date: January 20, 2017 Thoughts: I seem to have attended more weddings…
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July 10, 2016
Movie Review ~ Love the Coopers

Movie Review Love the Coopers 1/10 The Facts Synopsis: When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday. Director: Jessie…
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November 13, 2015
Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

We did it! We made it through another summer and while the outdoor heat wasn’t too bad (in Minnesota, at least) the box office was on fire. I’ll admit that I indulged in summer fun a bit more than I should, distracting me from reviewing some key movies over the last three months so I…
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September 1, 2015
Movie Review ~ I’ll See You in My Dreams

Movie Review I’ll See You in My Dreams 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A widow and former songstress discovers that life can begin anew at any age. Director: Brett Haley Stars: Blythe Danner, Mary Kay Place, Martin Starr, Sam Elliott, June Squibb, Reid Scott, Malin Akerman, Rhea Perlman Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 92 minutes The Thoughts Screening movies can be an interesting experiment…
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May 22, 2015
Oscar Predictions 2014

Hello! Well, though I always find it difficult to nail down my Oscar selections pre-nomination day because I feel like I’m somehow cosmically jinxing potential favorites, I’m taking part in The 2014 Oscar Contest over at Film Actually because…well…it’s just the right thing to do 🙂 This being a contest and all I threw in…
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January 15, 2014
Movie Review ~ Nebraska

Movie Review Nebraska 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize. Director: Alexander Payne Stars: Bruce Dern, Will Forte, Stacy Keach, June Squibb, Bob Odenkirk Rated: R Running Length: 115 minutes Trailer Review:…
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November 27, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Nebraska

Synopsis: An aging, booze-addled father makes the trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim a million dollar Mega Sweepstakes Marketing prize. Release Date: November 15, 2013 Thoughts: As a fan of the majority of director Alexander Payne’s work (including my favorite film of 2011, The Descendants), I’m eagerly awaiting…
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September 24, 2013