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Tag: Marion Cotillard

Movie Review ~ Lee

Movie Review Lee 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II. Director: Ellen Kuras Stars: Kate Winslet, Josh O’Connor, Andrea Riseborough, Andy Samberg, Alexander Skarsgård, Marion Cotillard Rated: R Running Length: 117 minutes The Thoughts They get…
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September 27, 2024
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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November 28, 2023
Movie Review ~ Annette

Movie Review Annette 4/10 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…
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August 7, 2021
Movie Review ~ Dolittle

Movie Review Dolittle 6/10 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…
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January 16, 2020
Movie Review ~ Assassin’s Creed

Movie Review Assassin’s Creed 6/10 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. Director: Justin Kurzel Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Khalid Abdalla, Michael K. Williams, Charlotte…
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December 28, 2016
Movie Review ~ Macbeth

Movie Review Macbeth 7.5/10 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. Director: Justin Kurzel Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion…
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December 31, 2015
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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June 4, 2015
Movie Review ~ Two Days, One Night (Deux jours, une nuit)

Movie Review Two Days, One Night (Deux jours, une nuit) 7/10 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…
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February 22, 2015
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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January 9, 2013
Movie Review ~ Rust and Bone (De rouille et d’os)

Movie Review Rust and Bone (De rouille et d’os) 6/10 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. Director: Jacques Audiard…
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December 31, 2012