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Tag: Neil Patrick Harris

Tribeca 2022 – The Round-Up!

Reviews: Rounding Director: Alex ThompsonCast: Namir Smallwood, Sidney Flanigan, Michael Potts, Max Lipchitz, David Cromer, Cheryl Lynn BruceSynopsis: When a motivated resident doctor transfers to a rural hospital for a fresh start, his demons follow him as he becomes consumed with the case of a young asthma patient.Thoughts: I was knocked out by writer/director Alex…
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June 20, 2022
Movie Review ~ 8-Bit Christmas

The Facts: Synopsis: In suburban Chicago during the late 1980s, ten-year-old Jake Doyle embarks on a herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas. Stars: Neil Patrick Harris, Winslow Fegley, June Diane Raphael, Steve Zahn, Bellaluna Resnick, Sophia Reid-Gantzert, Che Tafari, Santino Barnard, Max Malas, Brielle Rankins, Braelyn Rankins, Cyrus…
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November 27, 2021
Movie Review ~ Downsizing

Movie Review Downsizing 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A social satire in which a guy realizes he would have a better life if he were to shrink himself. Director: Alexander Payne Stars: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Jason Sudeikis, Kristen Wiig, Udo Kier, Laura Dern, Neil Patrick Harris Rated: R Running Length: 135 minutes The…
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January 7, 2018
The Silver Bullet ~ The Good Dinosaur

Synopsis: After a traumatic event unsettles a lively Apatosaurus named Arlo, he sets out on a remarkable journey, gaining an unlikely companion along the way – a human boy. Release Date: November 25, 2015 Thoughts: With all eyes on PIXAR’s June offering Inside Out (already garnering rave reviews) it’s easy to forget that the studio…
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June 2, 2015
Movie Review ~ Gone Girl

Movie Review Gone Girl 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: With his wife’s disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it’s suspected that he may not be innocent. Director: David Fincher Stars: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris, Tyler Perry, Kim Dickens, Patrick Fugit,…
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October 2, 2014
Movie Review ~ A Million Ways to Die in the West

Movie Review A Million Ways to Die in the West 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival. Director: Seth MacFarlane Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Liam…
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May 29, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ Gone Girl

Synopsis: A woman mysteriously disappears on the day of her wedding anniversary. Release Date: October 3, 2014 Thoughts: I’ve yet to meet a David Fincher film or marketing campaign I haven’t liked and it appears as though Gone Girl will be no different. From the clever poster to this simple first trailer for the drama/thriller…
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April 15, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ A Million Ways to Die in the West

Synopsis: A cowardly farmer seeks the help of a gunslinger’s wife to help him win back the woman who left him. Release Date: May 30, 2014 Thoughts: Tough call, friends, tough call. On the one hand, A Million Ways to Die in the West is headlined by Seth MacFarlane, a comedic presence that I’ve never…
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January 31, 2014