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Tag: Magnolia Pictures

  • Movie Review ~ Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

    The Facts: Synopsis: A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never-before-seen footage. Stars: Chevy Chase, Kevin Bacon, Al Jean, Billy Bob Thornton, Ivan Reitman, John Landis, Judd Apatow, P.J. O’Rourke Director: Douglas Tirola Rated: R Running

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Iris

    Synopsis: A documentary about fashion icon Iris Apfel from legendary documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles. Release Date:  TBD 2015 Thoughts: Renowned documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles passed away in early March, but not without leaving audiences with one final work.  Though Albert, along with his brother David (who passed away in 1987) are best known for their

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ White Bird in a Blizzard

    Synopsis: In 1988, a teenage girl’s life is thrown into chaos when her mother disappears. Release Date:  September 25, 2014 Thoughts: Star Shailene Woodley has been on a roll ever since making an impressive bid for stardom opposite George Clooney in The Descendants.  In 2014 alone she’s been an action star (in the otherwise forgettable

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Honeymoon

    Synopsis: Young newlyweds struggle as their honeymoon spirals mysteriously into chaos. Release Date: September 12, 2014 Thoughts: This low budget indie out of England probably won’t play in many theaters around the country and your best bet will be to catch this OnDemand or when it arrives at Redbox/Netflix.  I can’t vouch for how good this

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Life Itself

    Synopsis: A documentary film that recounts the inspiring and entertaining life of world-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert. Release Date: July 4, 2014 Thoughts: Gulp, I got a little teary just watching the trailer for this documentary of Pulitzer Prize winning film critic Roger Ebert. Inspired by (and taking the title from) Ebert’s must-read autobiography,

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  • Movie Review ~ Europa Report

    The Facts: Synopsis: An international crew of astronauts undertakes a privately funded mission to search for life on Jupiter’s fourth largest moon. Stars: Michael Nyqvist, Sharlto Copley, Embeth Davidtz, Daniel Wu, Christian Camargo, Karolina Wydra, Anamaria Marinca Director: Sebastian Cordero Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 90 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: For all

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Grand Piano

    Synopsis: Moments before his comeback performance, a concert pianist who suffers from stage fright discovers a deadly note written on his music sheet. Release Date:  March 7, 2014 Thoughts: Taking more than a few choice notes from the likes of Hitchcock and De Palma (Passion), I’m hoping that Grand Piano is better than it looks.  Don’t

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  • Movie Review ~ How I Live Now {Twin Cities Film Festival}

    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. Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, George MacKay, Anna Chancellor, Harley Bird Director: Kevin Macdonald Rated: R Running Length: 101 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: The

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  • 31 Days to Scare – I Saw the Devil (Akmareul boatda)

    The Facts: Synopsis: When his pregnant fiancée becomes the latest victim of a serial killer, a secret agent blurs the line between good and evil in his pursuit of revenge. Stars: Lee Byung-hyun, Choi Min-sik, Oh San-ha, Kim Yoon-seo Director: Kim Jee-woon Rated: R Running Length: 141 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: Review:  Not for

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  • Movie Review ~ Blackfish

    The Facts: Synopsis: Notorious killer whale Tilikum is responsible for the deaths of three individuals, including a top killer whale trainer. Blackfish shows the sometimes devastating consequences of keeping such intelligent and sentient creatures in captivity Stars: Tilikum, Samantha Berg, Dave Duffus, Dean Gomersall Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 83 minutes Trailer Review:

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