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Tag: Paul Dano

  • Movie Review ~ Spaceman

    Movie Review ~ Spaceman

    spaceman Synopsis: Half a year into his solo mission on the edge of the solar system, an astronaut concerned with the state of his life back on Earth is helped by an ancient creature he discovers in the bowels of his ship.Stars: Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Kunal Nayyar, Lena Olin, Isabella Rossellini, Paul DanoDirector: Johan…

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  • The TIFF Report, Vol 4

    The TIFF Report, Vol 4

    Origin Director: Ava DuVernayCast: Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, Donna Mills, Connie Nielsen, Finn Wittrock, Blair UnderwoodSynopsis:  An inspired adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson’s life, digging into the nuance of discrimination in an unspoken system that has shaped America, chronicling how lives today are defined by a hierarchy of…

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  • Movie Review ~ Dumb Money

    Movie Review ~ Dumb Money

    The Facts: Synopsis: The ultimate David vs. Goliath tale, based on the insane true story of everyday people who flipped the script on Wall Street and got rich by turning GameStop (yes, the mall videogame store) into the world’s hottest company.Stars: Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan,…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Fabelmans

    Movie Review ~ The Fabelmans

    The Facts: Synopsis: Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, from age seven to eighteen, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a film director as he reaches adolescence. But he soon discovers a shattering secret about his dysfunctional family and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.Stars: Gabriel LaBelle,…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Batman

    Movie Review ~ The Batman

    Movie Review The Batman 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as The Riddler. Director: Matt Reeves Stars: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Andy Serkis, Colin…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Guilty (2021)

    Movie Review ~ The Guilty (2021)

    Movie Review The Guilty (2021) 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman. Director: Antoine Fuqua Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough, Ethan Hawke, Peter Sarsgaard, Paul Dano, Bill Burr, Gillian Zinser, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Christina Vidal…

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  • Movie Review ~ Swiss Army Man

    Movie Review Swiss Army Man 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A hopeless man stranded in the wilderness befriends a dead body and together they go on a surreal journey to get home. Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert Stars: Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Rated: R Running Length: 95 minutes The Thoughts Bound to be…

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  • Movie Review ~ Youth

    Movie Review Youth 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A retired orchestra conductor is on holiday with his daughter and his film director best friend in the Alps when he receives an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II to perform for Prince Philip’s birthday. Director: Paolo Sorrentino Stars: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane Fonda Rated: R Running Length:…

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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (June)

    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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  • Movie Review ~ 12 Years a Slave

    Movie Review 12 Years a Slave 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Director: Steve McQueen Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Garret Dillahunt, Paul Giamatti, Scoot McNairy, Lupita Nyong’o, Adepero Oduye, Sarah Paulson,…

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