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Tag: Liam Neeson

The Silver Bullet ~ Silence (2016)

Synopsis: In the 17th century two Jesuit priests face violence and persecution when they travel to Japan to locate their mentor and to spread the gospel of Christianity. Release Date: December 23, 2016 Thoughts: Much like Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street in 2013, Silence is a late breaking entry into the serious awards…
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November 23, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ A Walk Among the Tombstones

Synopsis: Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife. Release Date: September 19, 2014 Thoughts: I saw the poster for this adaptation of Lawrence Block’s bestselling series of novels before I took in the trailer below and felt a tad dejected. Here we go…
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June 9, 2014
Movie Review ~ A Million Ways to Die in the West

Movie Review A Million Ways to Die in the West 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival. Director: Seth MacFarlane Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Liam…
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May 29, 2014
Movie Review ~ Non-Stop

Movie Review Non-Stop 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account. Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Stars: Liam Neeson, Julianne Moore, Nate Parker, Michelle Dockery, Scoot McNairy,…
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February 28, 2014
Movie Review ~ The LEGO® Movie

Movie Review The LEGO® Movie 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. Director: Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Chris McKay Stars: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett, Nick Offerman,…
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February 7, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ A Million Ways to Die in the West

Synopsis: A cowardly farmer seeks the help of a gunslinger’s wife to help him win back the woman who left him. Release Date: May 30, 2014 Thoughts: Tough call, friends, tough call. On the one hand, A Million Ways to Die in the West is headlined by Seth MacFarlane, a comedic presence that I’ve never…
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January 31, 2014
Movie Review ~ The Nut Job

Movie Review The Nut Job 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter…
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January 17, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Non-Stop

Synopsis: An air marshal must spring into action aboard an international flight. Release Date: February 28, 2014 Thoughts: Well here we go again. Another preview for a movie with an interesting (if wholly also-ran) premise that seems to reveal the majority of the plot in an overlong trailer. I guess I just long for the…
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October 22, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Lego Movie

Synopsis: An ordinary LEGO minifigure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil LEGO tyrant from gluing the universe together. Release Date: February 7, 2014 Thoughts: Though I believe with the release of The LEGO Movie we are one step closer to seeing Lincoln Log: The…
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June 19, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Butler

Synopsis: A look at the life of Eugene Allen, who served eight presidents as the White House’s head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made. Release Date: October 18, 20113 Thoughts: I find myself at a crossroads with Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels. Though I…
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May 8, 2013