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  • Movie Review ~ Lee

    Movie Review ~ Lee

    Lee Synopsis: The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.Stars: Kate Winslet, Josh O’Connor, Andrea Riseborough, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård,Marion CotillardDirector: Ellen KurasRated: RRunning Length: 117 minutes Review: They get a bad rap, but biopics have long offered filmmakers the opportunity

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  • The TIFF Report, Vol 2

    The TIFF Report, Vol 2

    His Three Daughters Director: Azazel JacobsCast: Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, Natasha Lyonne, Jay O. Sanders, Jovan AdepoSynopsis: A tense, captivating, and touching portrait of family dynamics surrounding sisters who converge after their father’s health declines.Thoughts: When I hear the words “film festival,” tight-quartered dramas dealing with fractured family dynamics are often the type of motion

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  • Movie Review ~ Annette

    The Facts: Synopsis: The story of Henry, a stand-up comedian with a fierce sense of humor and Ann, a singer of international renown. In the spotlight, they are the perfect couple, healthy, happy, and glamourous. The birth of their first child, Annette, a mysterious girl with an exceptional destiny, will change their lives. Stars: Adam

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  • Movie Review ~ Dolittle

    The Facts: Synopsis: Dr. John Dolittle lives in solitude behind the high walls of his lush manor in 19th-century England. His only companionship comes from an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. But when young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the eccentric doctor and his furry friends embark on

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  • Movie Review ~ Assassin’s Creed

    The Facts: Synopsis: When Callum Lynch explores the memories of his ancestor Aguilar and gains the skills of a Master Assassin, he discovers he is a descendant of the secret Assassins society. Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Khalid Abdalla, Michael K. Williams, Charlotte Rampling, Ariane Labed Director: Justin Kurzel Rated: PG-13

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  • Movie Review ~ Macbeth

    The Facts: Synopsis: Macbeth, a Thane of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Paddy Considine, David Thewlis, Jack Reynor,

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Macbeth (2015)

    Synopsis: Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Release Date:  TBD 2015 Thoughts: If you search IMDB for Macbeth you’ll

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  • Movie Review ~ Two Days, One Night (Deux jours, une nuit)

    The Facts: Synopsis: Sandra, a young Belgian mother, discovers that her workmates have opted for a significant pay bonus, in exchange for her dismissal. She has only one weekend to convince her colleagues to give up their bonuses so that she can keep her job. Stars: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione Director: Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne Rated:

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  • 2013 Oscar Nominations – Predictions

    Forget Thanksgiving and Christmas, we are now officially in my favorite holiday season…Awards Season.  This Sunday are the Golden Globe Awards and you can click HERE for a full listing of nominees.   I enjoy the Golden Globes for what they are…the slightly tipsy foreign exchange student to the Oscars.  A few weeks later on January

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  • Movie Review ~ Rust and Bone (De rouille et d’os)

    The Facts: Synopsis: Put in charge of his young son, Ali leaves Belgium for Antibes to live with his sister and her husband as a family. Ali’s bond with Stephanie, a killer whale trainer, grows deeper after Stephanie suffers a horrible accident. Stars: Marion Cotillard, Matthias Schoenarts, Bouli Lanners, Celine Sallette, Corinne Masiero, Armand Verdure

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