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Tag: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Movie Review ~ Mufasa: The Lion King

Mufasa: The Lion King Synopsis: Rafiki relays the legend of the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, introducing an orphaned cub called Mufasa, a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline—and their expansive journey alongside an extraordinary group of misfits.Stars: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., John Kani, Tiffany Boone,…
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January 12, 2025
Movie Review ~ Encanto

Movie Review Encanto 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young Colombian girl has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers. Director: Jared Bush, Byron Howard Co-Director: Charise Castro Smith Stars: Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo, Wilmer Valderrama, Adassa, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, Angie Cepeda, Jessica Darrow,…
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November 23, 2021
Movie Review ~ tick, tick…BOOM!

Movie Review tick, tick…BOOM! 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: On the cusp of his 30th birthday, a promising young theater composer navigates love, friendship, and the pressures to create something great before time runs out. Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda Stars: Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry, Bradley Whitford, MJ Rodriguez, Richard Kind,…
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November 18, 2021
Movie Review ~ In the Heights

Movie Review In the Heights 9.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Lights up on Washington Heights, a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big. Director: Jon M. Chu Stars: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega,…
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June 9, 2021
The Silver Bullet ~ In the Heights

Synopsis: A bodega owner has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic after inheriting his grandmother’s fortune. Release Date: June 26, 2020 Thoughts: By now, most fans of the musical phenomenon Hamilton are well-aware of creator Lin-Manuel Miranda’s previous Broadway success story, In the Heights. Also a celebrated piece of…
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December 12, 2019
Movie Review ~ Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles

Movie Review Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: The origin story behind one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when “tradition” was on the wane as gender roles, sexuality, race relations and religion were evolving. Director: Max Lewkowicz Stars: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Austin Pendleton, Fran…
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September 6, 2019
Movie Review ~ Mary Poppins Returns

Movie Review Mary Poppins Returns 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives. Director: Rob Marshall Stars: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep, Dick Van Dyke, Pixie…
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December 18, 2018
Oscar Nominees: Best Original Song

Every day from now until the Oscars on Sunday, February 26 I’m going to deconstruct the nominees in each category. I’ll give you their history with the Academy, some extra thoughts on each nominee/film, who was snubbed, and what you might consider before choosing them in your office pool. Nominee: Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul…
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February 4, 2017