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Tag: Rebecca Hall

  • Onslaught Review: A24 Goes Grindhouse

    Onslaught Review: A24 Goes Grindhouse

    Movie Review Onslaught 6/10 TLDR Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett aim squarely at the analog video-store era and hit it, then overshoot into the franchise machinery they’re supposedly satirizing. Adria Arjona is terrific, and the noise carries it a long way. The Facts Synopsis: A former Army sniper living in a remote New Mexico trailer…

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  • Movie Review ~ Resurrection (2022)

    Movie Review ~ Resurrection (2022)

    Movie Review Resurrection (2022) 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Margaret’s life is in order. She is capable, disciplined, and successful. Soon, her teenage daughter, whom Margaret raised by herself, will go to a fine university, just as Margaret had hoped. Everything is under control. That is, until David returns, carrying the horrors of Margaret’s past with…

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  • Movie Review ~ Passing

    Movie Review ~ Passing

    Movie Review Passing 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1920s New York City, a Black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who’s passing as white. Director: Rebecca Hall Stars: Tessa Thompson, Ruth Negga, André Holland, Alexander Skarsgård, Bill Camp, Gbenga Akinnagbe Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 98 minutes…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Night House

    Movie Review ~ The Night House

    Movie Review The Night House 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, a widow is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her and begins to uncover his disturbing secrets. Director: David Bruckner Stars: Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Evan Jonigkeit, Stacy Martin Rated: R Running Length:…

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  • Movie Review ~ Holmes & Watson

    Movie Review Holmes & Watson 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: A humorous take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic mysteries featuring Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. Director: Etan Cohen Stars: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Ralph Fiennes, Rebecca Hall, Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Laurie, Pam Ferris, Lauren Lapkus, Rob Brydon Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 90 minutes The Thoughts…

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  • Movie Review ~ The BFG

    Movie Review The BFG 7/10 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. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope…

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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 ~ Transcendence

    Synopsis: Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain. Release Date: April 18, 2014 Thoughts: Wally Pfister, the Oscar winning cinematographer of Inception and long-time Christopher Nolan collaborator makes…

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  • Movie Review ~ Closed Circuit

    Movie Review Closed Circuit 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A high-profile terrorism case unexpectedly binds together two ex-lovers on the defense team – testing the limits of their loyalties and placing their lives in jeopardy. Director: John Crowley Stars: Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall, Ciarán Hinds, Riz Ahmed, Anne-Marie Duff, Kenneth Cranham, Denis Moschitto, Julia Stiles, Jim…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Closed Circuit

    Synopsis: Martin and Claudia are lawyers — and ex-lovers — who find themselves put at risk after they join the defense team for an international terrorist’s trial. Release Date:  August 28, 2013 Thoughts: Though it does remind me of something moviegoers would have been treated to in the early 90’s, this UK thriller boasts a…

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