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  • Movie Review ~ Spirited

    Movie Review ~ Spirited

    Movie Review Spirited 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Director: Sean Anders Stars: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Tracy Morgan, Joe Tippett, Andrea…

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  • Movie Review ~ Encounter (2021)

    Movie Review ~ Encounter (2021)

    Movie Review Encounter (2021) 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two brothers embark on a journey with their father, a decorated marine trying to protect them from an alien threat.  Director: Michael Pearce  Stars:  Riz Ahmed, Octavia Spencer, Lucian-River Mirage Chauhan, Aditya Geddada, Rory Cochrane, Janina Gavankar  Rated: R  Running Length: 108 minutes  The Thoughts  Similar to feeling aghast when a…

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  • Movie Review ~ Thunder Force

    Movie Review ~ Thunder Force

    Movie Review Thunder Force 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city. Director: Ben Falcone Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Bobby Cannavale, Jason Bateman, Pom Klementieff, Taylor Mosby, Melissa Leo, Marcella Lowery, Kevin…

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ The Witches

    31 Days to Scare ~ The Witches

    31 Days to Scare The Witches 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1967 an orphaned boy and his grandmother find themselves in an unexpected battle against a coven of glamorous witches. Director: Robert Zemeckis Stars: Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Jahzir Bruno, Stanley Tucci, Chris Rock, Kristin Chenoweth, Josette Simon, Codie-Lei Eastick, Charles Edwards, Morgana Robinson Rated:…

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  • Movie Review ~ Onward

    Movie Review Onward 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest in order to spend one last day with their father, who died when they were too young to remember him. Director: Dan Scanlon Stars: Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Octavia Spencer, Ali Wong, John Ratzenberger, Lena Waithe, Mel…

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  • 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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  • Movie Review ~ Luce

    Movie Review Luce 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A married couple is forced to reckon with their idealized image of their son, adopted from war-torn Eritrea, after an alarming discovery by a devoted high school teacher threatens his status as an all-star student. Director: Julius Onah Stars: Naomi Watts, Octavia Spencer, Tim Roth, Kelvin Harrison Jr.,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Ma

    Movie Review Ma 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn’t get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host. Director: Tate Taylor Stars: Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers,…

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  • 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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  • 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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