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The TIFF Report, Vol 3

Knox Goes Away Director: Michael KeatonCast: Michael Keaton, Al Pacino, Marcia Gay Harden, James Marsden, Suzy Nakamura, John Hoogenakker, Joanna Kulig, Ray McKinnon, Lela LorenSynopsis: When a contract killer is diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, he is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son.Thoughts:…
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November 29, 2023
Movie Review ~ Gigi & Nate

Movie Review Gigi & Nate 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young man’s life is turned upside down because a near-fatal illness leaves him a quadriplegic. Moving forward seems near impossible until he meets his unlikely service animal, Gigi – a curious and intelligent capuchin monkey. Director: Nick Hamm Stars: Marcia Gay Harden, Charlie Rowe, Josephine…
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September 2, 2022
Movie Review ~ Moxie

Movie Review Moxie 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Inspired by her mom’s rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school. Director: Amy Poehler Stars: Hadley Robinson, Amy Poehler, Alycia Pascual-Peña, Lauren Tsai, Josephine Langford, Ike Barinholtz, Marcia Gay Harden, Sydney Park, Clark Gregg, Patrick…
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March 2, 2021
Movie Review ~ Fifty Shades Freed

Movie Review Fifty Shades Freed 5.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Anastasia and Christian get married, but Jack Hyde continues to threaten their relationship. Director: James Foley Stars: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Eric Johnson, Eloise Mumford, Rita Ora, Luke Grimes, Victor Rasuk, Max Martini, Callum Keith Rennie, Bruce Altman, Arielle Kebbel, Robinne Lee, Brant Daugherty, Kim Basinger,…
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February 8, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ Fifty Shades Darker

Synopsis: While Christian wrestles with his inner demons, Anastasia must confront the anger and envy of the women who came before her. Release Date: February 10, 2017 Thoughts: Though 2015’s Fifty Shades of Grey was a sizable (if controversial) hit for Universal, even its most ardent supporters agreed there was something amiss in the big…
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December 7, 2016
Movie Review ~ Grandma

Movie Review Grandma 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A teenager facing an unplanned pregnancy seeks help from her acerbic grandmother, a woman who is long estranged from her daughter. Director: Paul Weitz Stars: Lily Tomlin, Julia Garner, Sam Elliott, Judy Greer, Marcia Gay Harden, Lauren Tom, Elizabeth Peña, Colleen Camp, John Cho, Nat Wolff, Laverne Cox, Sarah Burns, Judy Geeson, Mo Aboul-Zelof Rated: R Running Length: 79 minutes Trailer…
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January 3, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Grandma

Synopsis: Self-described misanthrope Elle Reid has her protective bubble burst when her 18-year-old granddaughter, Sage, shows up needing help. Release Date: August 21, 2015 Thoughts: It’s been a good year for Lily Tomlin. She recently scored another Emmy nomination for her work in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie and while I felt that the…
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August 20, 2015
Movie Review ~ Fifty Shades of Grey

Movie Review Fifty Shades of Grey 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson Stars: Jamie Dornan, Dakota Johnson, Victor Rasuk, Marcia Gay Harden, Callum Keith Rennie, Jennifer Ehle, Max Martini, Luke Grimes, Eloise Mumford, Rita Ora Rated: R Running Length: 125 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Sex…
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February 12, 2015
Movie Review ~ Magic in the Moonlight

Movie Review Magic in the Moonlight 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue. Director: Woody Allen Stars: Eileen Atkins, Colin Firth, Marcia Gay Harden, Hamish Linklater, Simon McBurney, Emma Stone, Jacki Weaver, Erica Leerhsen, Catherine McCormack, Paul Ritter, Jeremy…
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August 1, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Fifty Shades of Grey

Synopsis: Literature student Anastasia Steele’s life changes forever when she meets the handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey. Release Date: February 13, 2015 Thoughts: Unless you’ve been in a comatose state for the past few years, chances are you’re familiar with the global phenomenon surrounding E.L. James’ steamy trilogy of self-published novels. My half-read copy…
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July 24, 2014