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Tag: Michael Keaton

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 ~ The Flash

The Facts: Synopsis: Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without superheroes, forcing him to race for his life to save the future.Stars: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Traue, Michael KeatonDirector: Andy MuschiettiRated: PG-13Running…
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June 16, 2023
The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ Batman (1989)

Occasionally, I’ll revive one of my old “special” columns from my early days. Formerly titled In Praise of Teasers, I’ve rebranded my look at coming attractions The Art of the Tease(rs) and brought it back for a short run over the next few weeks. Starting in 2013, I used these peeks at past previews to…
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February 21, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Trial of the Chicago 7

The Facts: Synopsis: The story of seven people on trial stemming from various charges surrounding the uprising at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Stars: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sacha Baron Cohen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michael Keaton, Frank Langella, John Carroll Lynch, Eddie Redmayne, Mark Rylance, Alex Sharp, Jeremy Strong, Daniel Flaherty, Noah Robbins Director:…
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October 16, 2020
Movie Review ~ Spider-Man: Far From Home

The Facts: Synopsis: After the events of Avengers: Endgame, Peter Parker and his friends go on summer vacation to Europe and there Peter finds himself trying to save his friends against a villain known as Mysterio. Stars: Tom Holland, Jake Gyllenhaal, Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, Samuel L. Jackson, Cobie Smulders, Jacob Batalon, J.B. Smoove, Director: Jon…
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June 28, 2019
Movie Review ~ Dumbo (2019)

The Facts: Synopsis: A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer. Stars: Colin Farrell, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Eva Green, Alan Arkin Director: Tim Burton…
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March 28, 2019
31 Days to Scare ~ Beetlejuice (1988)

The Facts: Synopsis: A recently-deceased husband and wife commission a bizarre demon to drive an obnoxious family out of their home Stars: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder Director: Tim Burton Rated: PG Running Length: 92 minutes TMMM Score: (9/10) Review: Some movies feel like great equalizers, something we…
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October 30, 2018
31 Days to Scare ~ Pacific Heights (1990)

The Facts: Synopsis: A couple work hard to renovate their dream house and become landlords to pay for it. Unfortunately, one of their tenants has plans of his own. Stars: Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine, Michael Keaton, Mako, Laurie Metcalf, Carl Lumbly Director: John Schlesinger Rated: R Running Length: 102 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: In…
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October 15, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ Dumbo (2019)

Synopsis: From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Release Date: March 29, 2019 Thoughts: I must say when I heard Disney was making a live-action version of their classic 1941 animated film Dumbo…
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June 13, 2018
Movie Review ~ Spider-Man: Homecoming

The Facts: Synopsis: Several months after the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in New York City while fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man. Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya Coleman, Marisa Tomei, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, Donald Glover, Tyne Daly…
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July 6, 2017