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Tag: Juno Temple

Movie Review ~ Palmer

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. Stars: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb, Dean Winters, Wynn Everett Director: Fisher Stevens Rated: R Running…
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January 28, 2021
Movie Review ~ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

The Facts: Synopsis: Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. Stars: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Harris Dickinson, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple,…
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October 18, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

Synopsis: Explores the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen as they form alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within. Release Date: October 18, 2019 Thoughts: Though it was inspired by an undying classic and received a prestige…
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May 14, 2019
Movie Review ~ Wonder Wheel

The Facts: Synopsis: On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife. Stars: Kate Winslet, Juno Temple, Justin Timberlake, Debi Mazar, Max Casella, James Belushi Director: Woody Allen Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 101 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (5/10) Review: When I first…
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December 8, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Wonder Wheel

Synopsis: On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife. Release Date: December 1, 2017 Thoughts: Round and round he goes and where he stops, nobody knows because there’s a certain element of surprise each year as the release date for the next Woody…
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October 4, 2017
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
The Silver Bullet ~ Horns

Synopsis: In the aftermath of his girlfriend’s mysterious death, a young man awakens to strange horns sprouting from his temples. Release Date: October 31, 2014 Thoughts: I’ve said it before in my reviews of his recent work but I find it quite admirable at how out of his Harry Potter comfort zone Daniel Radcliffe is…
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October 4, 2014
Movie Review ~ Maleficent

The Facts: Synopsis: A vindictive fairy is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace. Stars: Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville Director: Robert Stromberg Rated: PG Running Length: 97 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score:…
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May 29, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Sin City: A Dame to Kill For

Synopsis: The town’s most hard-boiled citizens cross paths with some of its more reviled inhabitants. Release Date: August 24, 2014 Thoughts: Not exactly striking while the iron was hot, this sequel to 2005’s technically sound but pretty darn moody Sin City finally makes it to the big screen after almost a decade of false starts…
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March 31, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Maleficent

Synopsis: The Sleeping Beauty tale is told from the perspective of the villainous Maleficent and looks at the events that hardened her heart and drove her to curse young Princess Aurora. Release Date: May 30, 2014 Thoughts: In this age of the update, there’s many who feel that this update to Sleeping Beauty isn’t needed. …
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November 13, 2013