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Tag: Laura Dern

The Silver Bullet ~ Star Wars: The Last Jedi (Trailer #2)

Synopsis: Having taken her first steps into a larger world, Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga. Release Date: December 15, 2017 Thoughts:
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October 9, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Synopsis: Having taken her first steps into a larger world, Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga. Release Date: December 15, 2017 Thoughts: Star Wars, Luke Skywalker, OMG, Amazing, Laura Dern, December Get Here Soon!, Why are you still reading my thoughts…watch the first…
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April 14, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Wilson

Synopsis: A lonely, neurotic and hilariously honest middle-aged man reunites with his estranged wife and meets his teenage daughter for the first time. Release Date: March 24, 2017 Thoughts: Though MN has been the setting for several notable Hollywood releases, it’s been a while since we’ve had a locally shot project to look forward to…especially…
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November 3, 2016
Movie Review ~ Jurassic Park III

Down from the Shelf Jurassic Park III 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Alan Grant to go to Isla Sorna (the second InGen dinosaur lab), resulting in an unexpected landing…and unexpected new inhabitants on the island. Director: Joe Johnston Stars: Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro…
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June 11, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Wild

Synopsis: A chronicle of one woman’s 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent catastrophe. Release Date: December 5, 2014 Thoughts: Remember that time that Reese Witherspoon won an Oscar for Walk the Line? Yeah…that seems like a distant memory now. Though I still feel Witherspoon was led to the podium by…
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July 28, 2014
Movie Review ~ The Fault in Our Stars

Movie Review The Fault in Our Stars 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Hazel and Gus are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Director: Josh Boone Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Mike Birbiglia, Lotte…
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June 5, 2014
The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ Jurassic Park (1993)

Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) Jurassic Park (1993) 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 CliffsNotes version of the movie being advertised rather than…
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November 22, 2013
Movie Review ~ Jurassic Park 3D

Down from the Shelf Jurassic Park 3D 9.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero, Joseph Mazzello, Ariana Richards, Samuel L. Jackson,…
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April 11, 2013
Movie Review ~ Smooth Talk

Mid-Day Mini Smooth Talk 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Based on the short story “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” by Joyce Carol Oates, this film chronicles 15-year-old Connie Wyatt’s sexual awakening in the Northern California suburbs. Director: Joyce Chopra Stars: Treat Williams, Laura Dern, Mary Kay Place, Levon Helm, Margaret Welsh, Elizabeth Berridge…
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April 1, 2013
Movie Review ~ The Master

Movie Review The Master 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future – until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rami Malek, Laura Dern, Jesse Plemons, David Warshofsky Rated: R…
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February 11, 2013