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Tag: Mahershala Ali

Wildwood Review: LAIKA Leaves the Kiddie Pool

Movie Review Wildwood 9/10 TLDR LAIKA didn’t come to play in the kiddie pool. Wildwood is a massive, dark, occasionally brutal stop-motion epic with real stakes, a ridiculously stacked voice cast and handmade wonder in every frame. Too intense for the littlest ones, but older kids and grown-ups are in for a feast. Where to…
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October 23, 2026
Jurassic World: Rebirth Review – A Franchise Back from Extinction

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June 30, 2025
Movie Review ~ Leave the World Behind

Movie Review Leave the World Behind 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A family’s vacation is upended when two strangers arrive at night, seeking refuge from a cyberattack that grows more terrifying by the minute, forcing everyone to come to terms with their places in a collapsing world. Director: Sam Esmail Stars: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan…
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December 7, 2023
Movie Review ~ Alita: Battle Angel

Movie Review Alita: Battle Angel 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: An action-packed story of one young woman’s journey to discover the truth of who she is and her fight to change the world. Director: Robert Rodriguez Stars: Rosa Salazar, Keean Johnson, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Eiza Gonzalez Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 122 minutes The…
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February 14, 2019
Movie Review ~ Green Book

Movie Review Green Book 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Director: Peter Farrelly Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Don Stark, P.J. Byrne, Sebastian Maniscalco Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 130 minutes The Thoughts Sometimes…
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December 30, 2018
Movie Review ~ Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Movie Review Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Miles Morales becomes the Spider-Man of his reality and crosses paths with his counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat to all reality. Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey & Rodney Rothman Stars: Shameik Moore, Liev Schreiber, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Jake Johnson, Hailee…
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December 14, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ Hidden Figures

Synopsis: A team of African-American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program’s first successful space missions. Release Date: December 25, 2016 Thoughts: Who’s ready for a history lesson? I certainly am after catching the trailer for Hidden Figures, a period drama which looks equal parts comedy and drama and represents…
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August 24, 2016
Movie Review ~ The Place Beyond the Pines

Movie Review The Place Beyond the Pines 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A motorcycle stunt rider turns to robbing banks as a way to provide for his lover and their newborn child, a decision that puts him on a collision course with an ambitious rookie cop navigating a department ruled by a corrupt detective. Director: Derek…
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April 11, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Place Beyond the Pines

Synopsis: A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician. Release Date: March 29, 2013 Thoughts: Reteaming with his Blue Valentine director Derek Cianfrance, star Ryan Gosling throws himself into yet another troubled character seeking some…
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January 16, 2013