Tag: Kathy Bates
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Movie Review ~ Summer Camp
Summer Camp Synopsis: Nora, Ginny, and Mary have been close friends since they were children, and have spent their summer vacations together without fail, attending sleepaway camp as a trio. As they have aged, their opportunities to spend time together have dwindled, and thus, when the chance for a summer camp reunion presents itself, they…
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Movie Review ~ The Miracle Club
The Facts: Synopsis: In 1967, three generations of close friends in Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year. Stars: Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith, Stephen Rea, Agnes O’Casey, Mark…
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Movie Review ~ Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
The Facts: Synopsis: When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.Stars: Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Kathy BatesDirector: Kelly Fremon CraigRated: PG-13Running Length: 105 minutesTMMM Score: (9.5/10)Review: In preparing for this review, I looked over the various covers of…
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Movie Review ~ Richard Jewell
The Facts: Synopsis: American security guard, Richard Jewell, heroically saves thousands of lives from an exploding bomb at the 1996 Olympics, but is unjustly vilified by journalists and the press who falsely report that he was a terrorist. Stars: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Kathy Bates, Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, Nina Arianda Director: Clint Eastwood…
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Movie Review ~ On the Basis of Sex
The Facts: Synopsis: The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and what she had to overcome in order to become a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Stars: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Sam Waterston, Justin Theroux, Kathy Bates, Jack Reynor Director: Mimi Leder Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 120 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: …
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Movie Review ~ The Boss
The Facts: Synopsis: A titan of industry is sent to prison after she’s caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America’s latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Kathy Bates, Ella Anderson, Tyler Labine, Cecily Strong,…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Boychoir
Synopsis: Completely out of his element, a young boy finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognizes a unique talent as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music. Release Date: TBD 2015 Thoughts: Coming so close on the heels of the well-received Whiplash, I…
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Movie Review ~ Tammy
The Facts: Synopsis: After losing her job and learning that her husband has been unfaithful, a woman hits the road with her profane, hard-drinking grandmother. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Allison Janney, Gary Cole, Mark Duplass, Toni Collette, Nat Faxon, Dan Aykroyd, Kathy Bates, Sandra Oh Director: Ben Falcone Rated: R Running Length: 96 minutes…
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In Praise of Teasers ~ Misery (1990)
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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Hi Bruce, I think it definitely ranks in strong PG level, especially near the finale where it gets pretty intense.…
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