Tag: Maggie Smith
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Movie Review ~ The Miracle Club
Movie Review The Miracle Club 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1967, three generations of close friends in Ballygar, a hard-knocks community in Dublin, have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year. Director: Thaddeus O’Sullivan Stars: Laura Linney,…
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Movie Review ~ Downton Abbey: A New Era
Movie Review Downton Abbey: A New Era 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: The year is 1927. The Dowager Countess of Grantham inherits a villa in the south of France from an old friend at the same time a filmmaker gets permission from Lady Mary to shoot a moving picture at Downton Abbey. Director: Simon Curtis Stars:…
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Movie Review ~ Downton Abbey
Movie Review Downton Abbey 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. Director: Michael Engler Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen…
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The Silver Bullet ~ Lady in the Van
Synopsis: A man forms an unexpected bond with a transient woman living in her car that’s parked in his driveway. Release Date: TBD 2015 Thoughts: It’s always tricky to adapt a play for the cinema. The confines of the stage can lead to a very intimate experience but these moments can be lost when the…
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Synopsis: Two hopeful new arrivals at The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful quickly learn that there is only a single room left to rent. Release Date: March 6, 2015 Thoughts: A surprise hit that built dynamic staying power thanks to good word of mouth when released in early summer of 2012, The…
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Movie Review ~ Quartet
Movie Review Quartet 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: At a home for retired musicians, the annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday is disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an eternal diva and the former wife of one of the residents. Director: Dustin Hoffman Stars: Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Michael Gambon, Pauline Collins, Tom Courtenay, Sheridan Smith…
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Movie Review ~ The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Movie Review The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. Director: John Madden Stars: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith,…
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