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Tag: Rachel McAdams

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

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.Stars: Rachel McAdams, Abby Ryder Fortson, Elle Graham, Benny Safdie, Kathy BatesDirector: Kelly Fremon CraigRated: PG-13Running Length: 105 minutesTMMM Score: (9.5/10)Review: In preparing for this review, I looked over the various covers of…
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April 28, 2023
Movie Review ~ Game Night

The Facts: Synopsis: A group of friends who meet regularly for game nights find themselves trying to solve a murder mystery. Stars: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Billy Magnussen, Sharon Horgan, Lamorne Morris, Kylie Bunbury, Jesse Plemons, Danny Huston, Chelsea Peretti, Michael C. Hall, Kyle Chandler Director: John Francis Daley, Jonathan Goldstein Rated: R Running Length:…
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February 22, 2018
Movie Review ~ Doctor Strange

The Facts: Synopsis: A former neurosurgeon embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts. Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mads Mikkelsen, Tilda Swinton, Scott Adkins, Amy Landecker, Benedict Wong Director: Scott Derrickson Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 115 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM…
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November 3, 2016
Movie Review ~ Spotlight

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. Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci, Brian d’Arcy James, Billy Crudup Director: Tom McCarthy Rated:…
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December 31, 2015
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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September 3, 2015
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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September 1, 2015
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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August 3, 2015
Movie Review ~ Aloha

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 Stars: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray Director: Cameron Crowe Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 105 minutes Trailer…
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May 28, 2015
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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February 20, 2015
Movie Review ~ About Time

The Facts: Synopsis: At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think. Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams,…
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November 1, 2013