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Tag: Kevin Macdonald

MSPIFF 2024 Volume 4

The largest annual celebration of international cinema in the region MSPIFF43 Volume 4 Writing about film for more than ten years has allowed me to cover movies from blockbusters to indies. It’s also given me the privilege of attending major events like TIFF in Toronto and Sundance in Utah. While traveling around the country is…
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April 29, 2024
Movie Review ~ The Mauritanian

Movie Review The Mauritanian 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A detainee at the U.S. military’s Guantanamo Bay detention center is held without charges for over a decade and seeks help from a defense attorney for his release. Director: Kevin Macdonald Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley, Tahar Rahim, Zachary Levi Rated: R Running Length: 129…
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February 19, 2021
Movie Review ~ Whitney

Movie Review Whitney 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: An in-depth look at the life and music of Whitney Houston. Director: Kevin Macdonald Stars: Whitney Houston Rated: R Running Length: 120 minutes The Thoughts When I was young and MTV was just starting, I remember asking a friend’s sister to record this one video from an artist…
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July 5, 2018
Movie Review ~ How I Live Now {Twin Cities Film Festival}

Movie Review How I Live Now {Twin Cities Film Festival} 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: An American girl sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives finds herself fighting for her survival as the UK turns into a violent military state. Director: Kevin Macdonald Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, George MacKay, Anna Chancellor, Harley Bird…
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November 21, 2013