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Tag: Michael Stuhlbarg

Digger Review: Tom Cruise Digs Deep in Iñárritu’s Wild Satire

Movie Review DIGGER 8/10 TLDR Digger’s opening sensory overload nearly lost me, but a shift I won’t reveal gave the excess a purpose. Cruise’s dramatic commitment, a terrific ensemble, and sensational VistaVision photography make it worth staying to the end. The Facts Synopsis: Digger Rockwell, an oil tycoon and the most powerful man in the…
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October 1, 2026
The Amateur Review: Brains Over Bourne

Movie Review The Amateur 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A brilliant but introverted CIA decoder’s life is shattered when his wife is killed in a terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to act, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous global quest for revenge. Director: James Hawes Stars: Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan,…
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February 5, 2026
Movie Review ~ Shirley

Movie Review Shirley 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple. Director: Josephine Decker Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Logan Lerman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Steve Vinovich Rated: R Running Length: 106 minutes The Thoughts It seems a little too easy…
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June 5, 2020
Movie Review ~ Call Me by Your Name

Movie Review Call Me by Your Name 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In Northern Italy in 1983, seventeen-year-old Elio begins a relationship with visiting Oliver, his father’s research assistant, with whom he bonds over his emerging sexuality, their Jewish heritage, and the beguiling Italian landscape. Director: Luca Guadagnino Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira…
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January 7, 2018
Movie Review ~ The Shape of Water

Movie Review The Shape of Water 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In a 1960s research facility, a mute janitor forms a relationship with an aquatic creature. Director: Guillermo del Toro Stars: Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Doug Jones, Michael Stuhlbarg, Octavia Spencer Rated: R Running Length: 125 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts First impressions…
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January 7, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ The Post

Synopsis: A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country’s first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events. Release Date: December 22, 2017 (limited) January 12, 2018 (wide) Thoughts: At the Oscars last year, buzz began to build around a…
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November 8, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ Call Me by Your Name

Synopsis: Summer of 1983, Northern Italy. An American-Italian is enamored by an American student who comes to study and live with his family. Together they share an unforgettable summer full of music, food, and romance that will forever change them. Release Date: November 24, 2017 Thoughts: With a screenplay from James Ivory (The Remains of…
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August 2, 2017
The Silver Bullet ~ The Shape of Water

Synopsis: An other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1963. Release Date: December 8, 2017 Thoughts: This just shows you how much I’ve been paying attention. I mean, I had no idea that The Shape of Water was even a thing much less that Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim)…
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July 20, 2017
Movie Review ~ Miss Sloane

Movie Review Miss Sloane 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: In the world of political power-brokers, Sloane takes on the most powerful opponent of her career and will do whatever is required to win. Director: John Madden Stars: Jessica Chastain, Mark Strong, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Stuhlbarg, Alison Pill, Jake Lacy, Sam Waterston, John Lithgow Rated: R Running Length: 132 minutes The Thoughts Miss Sloane…
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December 10, 2016
Movie Review ~ Doctor Strange

Movie Review Doctor Strange 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Director: Scott Derrickson Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton, Scott Adkins, Amy Landecker, Benedict Wong Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 115…
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November 3, 2016