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Tag: Kate Winslet

Movie Review ~ Triple 9

Movie Review Triple 9 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town. Director: John Hillcoat Stars: Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, Clifton Collins Jr., Norman Reedus, Teresa Palmer, Michael K. Williams, Gal Gadot, Woody Harrelson, Kate Winslet Rated: R Running Length:…
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February 25, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ The Dressmaker

Synopsis: A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong. Release Date: October 29, 2015 Thoughts: Be warned, while I’ve yet to read Rosalie Ham’s novel on which this is based, this…
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August 18, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Steve Jobs

Synopsis: Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, the film takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter. Release Date: October 9, 2015 Thoughts: Less than two years after another biopic of…
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May 17, 2015
Movie Review ~ Divergent

Movie Review Divergent 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it’s too late. Director: Neil Burger Stars: Shailene Woodley, Theo…
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March 20, 2014
Movie Review ~ Labor Day

Movie Review Labor Day 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Depressed single mom Adele and her son Henry offer a wounded, fearsome man a ride. As police search town for the escaped convict, the mother and son gradually learn his true story as their options become increasingly limited. Director: Jason Reitman Stars: Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin, Gattlin…
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January 31, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Labor Day

Synopsis: Depressed single mom Adele and her son Henry offer a wounded, fearsome man a ride. As police search town for the escaped convict, the mother and son gradually learn his true story as their options become increasingly limited. Release Date: December 25, 2013 (limited) Thoughts: By all accounts, Jason Reitman is on a roll. …
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November 2, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Movie 43

Synopsis: An ensemble comedy intertwining different tales. Release Date: January 25, 2013 Thoughts: Here’s a film I’ve been hearing about for a while now thanks to a word of mouth publicity campaign. Though it reminds me a lot of the uneven semi-classic Kentucky Fried Movie, this particular entry sold me on the cast list alone. You…
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January 9, 2013