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Tag: Miles Teller

Michael (2026) Review: Moonwalking Around the Hard Parts

Movie Review Michael (2026) 7/10 TLDR Antoine Fuqua’s long-delayed Michael Jackson biopic is a legally constrained, estate-approved celebration rather than a deep dive, and Jaafar Jackson is the reason you still need to see it. One of the screen debuts of the year. The Facts Synopsis: Chronicles the rise of Michael Jackson, from child prodigy…
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April 25, 2026
Movie Review ~ The Gorge

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February 23, 2025
The Silver Bullet ~ Top Gun: Maverick

Synopsis: A follow-up to the 1986 hit brings back Naval Aviator Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell and will deal with the rise of unmanned drones and pilots becoming a thing of the past. Release Date: June 26, 2020 Thoughts: Has it really been 33 years since Tom Cruise cemented his rising superstar status with the blockbuster…
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July 18, 2019
Movie Review ~ Only the Brave

Movie Review Only the Brave 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. Director: Joseph Kosinski Stars: Josh Brolin, Jennifer Connelly, Jeff Bridges, Taylor Kitsch, Miles Teller, James Badge Dale, Andie MacDowell, Ben Hardy…
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October 19, 2017
Movie Review ~ The Divergent Series: Allegiant

Movie Review The Divergent Series: Allegiant 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: After the earth-shattering revelations of Insurgent, Tris must escape with Four beyond the wall that encircles Chicago to finally discover the shocking truth of what lies behind it. Director: Robert Schwentke Stars: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Octavia Spencer, Naomi Watts, Jeff Daniels, Ray Stevenson, Zoe Kravitz, Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, Maggie Q, Keiynan Lonsdale, Jonny Weston, Mekhi…
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March 17, 2016
Hasta La Vista…Summer (August)

We did it! We made it through another summer and while the outdoor heat wasn’t too bad (in Minnesota, at least) the box office was on fire. I’ll admit that I indulged in summer fun a bit more than I should, distracting me from reviewing some key movies over the last three months so I…
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September 4, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Whiplash

Synopsis: A young musician struggles to make it as a top jazz drummer. Release Date: October 10, 2014 Thoughts: If early awards buzz is to be believed (and in this PR heavy brave new internet world every trumpeted performance should be taken with a grain of Kosher salt) then Whiplash is going to be a movie…
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July 30, 2014
Movie Review ~ Divergent

Movie Review Divergent 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it’s too late. Director: Neil Burger Stars: Shailene Woodley, Theo…
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March 20, 2014
Movie Review ~ That Awkward Moment

Movie Review That Awkward Moment 4.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Three best friends find themselves where we’ve all been – at that confusing moment in every dating relationship when you have to decide “So…where is this going?” Director: Tom Gormican Stars: Zac Efron, Michael B. Jordan, Miles Teller, Imogen Poots, Mackenzie Davis, Jessica Lucas Rated: R…
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January 31, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ That Awkward Moment

Synopsis: Three best friends find themselves where we’ve all been – at that confusing moment in every dating relationship when you have to decide “So…where is this going?” Release Date: January 31, 2014 Thoughts: Though Zac Efron is the biggest name of the three leads of That Awkward Moment, 2013 was pretty good to the…
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November 5, 2013