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Tag: Rene Russo

  • Movie Review ~ The Intern

    Movie Review The Intern 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin. Director: Nancy Meyers Stars: Robert De Niro, Robert…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Intern

    Synopsis: 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin. Release Date: September 25, 2015 Thoughts: I resisted doing a write-up of The Intern…

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  • Movie Review ~ Nightcrawler

    Movie Review Nightcrawler 9/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran. Director: Dan Gilroy Stars: Jake…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Nightcrawler

    Synopsis: A young man stumbles upon the underground world of L.A. freelance crime journalism. Release Date: October 17. 2014 Thoughts: Every time I’ve heard this movie mentioned in the last few months I instantly think that Jake Gyllenhaal is joining the X-Men crew. So it’s helpful to have this teaser trailer for the fall release…

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  • Movie Review ~ Thor: The Dark World

    Movie Review Thor: The Dark World 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. Director: Alan Taylor Stars: Chris…

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  • Movie Review ~ Thor

    Down from the Shelf Thor 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Director: Kenneth Branagh Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Rene Russo, Stellan Skarsgard, Jaimie Alexander, Kat…

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  • The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ In the Line of Fire (1993)

    The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ In the Line of Fire (1993)

    Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) In the Line of Fire (1993) I have a serious problem with movie trailers lately. It seems like nearly every preview that’s released is about 2:30 minutes long and gives away almost every aspect of the movie, acting more like a CliffsNotes version of the movie being…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Thor: The Dark World

    Synopsis: Thor battles an ancient race of Dark Elves led by the vengeful Malekith who threatens to plunge the universe back into darkness after the events of The Avengers. Release Date:  November 8, 2013 Thoughts:   I was a bit underwhelmed by 2011’s Thor but recognized the value it had in the Marvel Universe, seeing that…

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