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  • Movie Review ~ Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

    Movie Review ~ Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.

    Movie Review Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. 9.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Stars: Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Kathy Bates Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 105…

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  • Movie Review ~ Game Night

    Movie Review Game Night 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery. Director: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein Stars: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Billy Magnussen, Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Jesse Plemons, Danny Huston, Chelsea Peretti, Michael C. Hall, Kyle…

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  • Movie Review ~ Doctor Strange

    Movie Review Doctor Strange 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Director: Scott Derrickson Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton, Scott Adkins, Amy Landecker, Benedict Wong Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 115…

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  • Movie Review ~ Spotlight

    Movie Review Spotlight 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. Director: Tom McCarthy Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d’Arcy…

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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (July)

    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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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

    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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Spotlight

    Synopsis: The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core. Release Date: November 6, 2015 Thoughts: A drama that looks to be along the lines of All The President’s Men, Spotlight is a glimpse…

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  • Movie Review ~ Aloha

    Movie Review Aloha 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him. Director: Cameron Crowe Stars: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray Rated: PG-13 Running…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Aloha

    Synopsis: A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him. Release Date: May 29, 2015 Thoughts: Had I not known before seeing this first look at Aloha who wrote and directed it, I…

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