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  • Movie Review ~ Downton Abbey: A New Era

    Movie Review ~ Downton Abbey: A New Era

    The Facts: Synopsis: The year is 1927. The Dowager Countess of Grantham inherits a villa in the south of France from an old friend at the same time a filmmaker gets permission from Lady Mary to shoot a moving picture at Downton AbbeyStars: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery,

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  • Movie Review ~ Downton Abbey

    The Facts: Synopsis: The continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century. Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Lesley

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  • Movie Review ~ The BFG

    The Facts: Synopsis: A girl named Sophie encounters the Big Friendly Giant who, despite his intimidating appearance, turns out to be a kindhearted soul who is considered an outcast by the other giants because, unlike them, he refuses to eat children. Stars: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, Bill

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The BFG

    Synopsis: The imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Release Date:  July 1, 2016 Thoughts: The works of Roald Dahl have found their way to the screen over the years, from a 70s take on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (and Tim

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

    Synopsis: Two hopeful new arrivals at The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel for the Elderly and Beautiful quickly learn that there is only a single room left to rent. Release Date: March 6, 2015 Thoughts: A surprise hit that built dynamic staying power thanks to good word of mouth when released in early summer of 2012, The

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  • Movie Review ~ The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

    The Facts: Synopsis: British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways. Stars: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith,Tom Wilkinson, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, Dev Patel, Penelope Wilton  Director: John

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