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Tag: Kevin Costner

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) 4K Review: Sherwood Restored

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June 7, 2026
Movie Review ~ Let Him Go

Movie Review Let Him Go 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas. Director: Thomas Bezucha Stars: Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Lesley Manville, Will…
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November 6, 2020
Movie Review ~ Molly’s Game

Movie Review Molly’s Game 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world’s most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target. Director: Aaron Sorkin Stars: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera, Chris O’Dowd, Rachel Skarsten Rated: R Running Length: 140 minutes The Thoughts…
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January 6, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ Hidden Figures

Synopsis: A team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions. Release Date: December 25, 2016 Thoughts: Who’s ready for a history lesson? I certainly am after catching the trailer for Hidden Figures, a period drama which looks equal parts comedy and drama and represents…
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August 24, 2016
Movie Review ~ Draft Day

Movie Review Draft Day 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams. Director: Ivan Reitman…
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April 10, 2014
Movie Review ~ Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Movie Review Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack. Director: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Peter Andersson, Kenneth Branagh, David Paymer, Colm Feore Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 105 minutes…
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January 17, 2014
Movie Review ~ The Big Chill

Down from the Shelf The Big Chill 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A group of seven former college friends gather for a weekend reunion at a posh South Carolina winter house after the funeral of one of their friends. Director: Lawrence Kasdan Stars: Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Kevin Kline, William Hurt, JoBeth Williams, Mary Kay Place,…
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January 8, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Draft Day

Synopsis: The General Manager of the Cleveland Browns struggles to acquire the number one draft pick for his team. Release Date: April 11, 2014 Thoughts: Kevin Costner (Man of Steel, The Bodyguard) is going to have a busy first few months of 2014 from the looks of it. In February he stars in the action…
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December 26, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ 3 Days to Kill

Synopsis: A dying Secret Service Agent trying to reconnect with his estranged daughter is offered an experimental drug that could save his life in exchange for one last assignment. Release Date: February 21, 2014 Thoughts: When I first saw the trailer for 3 Days to Kill I kept thinking what a great Liam Neeson impression…
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December 20, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Synopsis: Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack. Release Date: January 17, 2014 Thoughts: Poor Jack Ryan…he can’t catch much of a break. The star of Tom Clancy’s bestselling novels has already shown up in four screen outings and his latest…
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November 6, 2013