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  • Movie Review ~ Vindication Swim

    Movie Review ~ Vindication Swim

    Vindication Swim Synopsis: The inspirational story of Mercedes Gleitze, the first British woman to swim the English Channel and her battle against both the cold waters of the Channel and the oppressive society of 1920s England.Stars: Kirsten Callaghan, John Locke, Victoria Summer, Douglas HodgeDirector: Elliot HaslerRated: NRRunning Length: 97 minutes Review: Nyad, Young Woman and…

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  • 2022 – Best of the Best, Worst of the Worst, Grand Totals

    2022 – Best of the Best, Worst of the Worst, Grand Totals

    Hello! Year 11 of The MN Movie Man was so much fun! Movies in the theater got back into a full(er) swing; before I knew it, 2022 was winding down, and it was time to think about this wrap-up once again! I continue to be grateful for your feedback, comments, emails, tweets (RIP to my…

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  • Movie Review ~ The To Do List

    Movie Review The To Do List 5.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Feeling pressured to become more sexually experienced before she goes to college, Brandy Clark makes a list of things to accomplish before hitting campus in the fall. Director: Maggie Carey Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Steele, Rachel Bilson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse,…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Sapphires

    Movie Review The Sapphires 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: It’s 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship and war when their all girl group The Sapphires entertain the US troops in Vietnam. Director: Wayne Blair Stars: Chris O’Dowd, Deborah Mailman, Jessica Mauboy, Shari Sebbens, Miranda Tapsell Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 108…

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  • Movie Review ~ How to Survive a Plague

    Down from the Shelf How to Survive a Plague 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: The story of two coalitions — ACT UP and TAG (Treatment Action Group) — whose activism and innovation turned AIDS from a death sentence into a manageable condition. Director: David France Stars: Peter Staley, Larry Kramer, Iris Long Rated: Not Rated Running…

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  • Movie Review ~ Promised Land

    Movie Review Promised Land 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A salesman for a natural gas company experiences life-changing events after arriving in a small town, where his corporation wants to tap into the available resources Director: Gus Van Sant Stars: Matt Damon, John Krasinski, Frances McDormand, Rosemarie DeWitt, Scoot McNairy, Titus Welliver, Hal Holbrook Rated: R…

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  • Movie Review ~ Flatliners

    Down from the Shelf Flatliners 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Medical students bring themselves near death; their experiment begins to go awry Director: Joel Schumacher Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts, Oliver Platt, William Baldwin Rated: R Running Length: 115 minutes The Thoughts There are some movies that bring up a lot of memories when…

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  • Movie Review ~ Stella

    Why Haven’t You Seen This Movie? Stella 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Stella is determined, courageous, vulgar, unfashionable…and all her daughter has. Through the trials of teenagehood, to the problems of adulthood, Stella will do anything for Jenny…ending in a selfless, unforgettable sacrifice. Director: John Erman Stars: Bette Midler, John Goodman, Trini Alvarado, Stephen Collins, Marsha…

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