Tag: Roadside Attractions
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Movie Review ~ Chi-Raq
The Facts: Synopsis: A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago. Stars: Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Hudson, D.B. Sweeney, Harry Lennix, Steve Harris, Angela Bassett, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson Director: Spike Lee Rated: R Running Length: 127 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: I can’t remember the
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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 ~ Stonewall
Synopsis: A young man’s political awakening and coming of age during the days and weeks leading up to the Stonewall Riots. Release Date: September 25, 2015 Thoughts: Though we still live in a world plagued by racism, homophobia, sexism, and a lot of other unfortunate “isms”, it’s worth noting that we’ve come a long way
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Movie Review ~ I’ll See You in My Dreams
The Facts: Synopsis: A widow and former songstress discovers that life can begin anew at any age Stars: Blythe Danner, Mary Kay Place, Martin Starr, Sam Elliot, June Squibb, Reid Scott, Malik Akerman, Rhea Perlman Director: Brett Haley Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 92 minutes TMMM Score: (6.5/10) Review: Screening movies can be an interesting experiment in timing. Between seeing Avengers: Age of
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The Silver Bullet ~ Mr. Holmes
Synopsis: An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes looks back on his life, and grapples with an unsolved case involving a beautiful woman. Release Date: July 17, 2015 Thoughts: Let’s get excited for this one, shall we? Though Robert Downey Jr. (The Judge) made a lovely Sherlock Holmes in two less than lovely big screen outings and
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Movie Review ~ The Homesman
The Facts: Synopsis: Three women who have been driven mad by pioneer life are to be transported across the country by covered wagon by the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy, who in turn employs low-life drifter George Briggs to assist her. Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Meryl Streep, Miranda Otto,Hilary Swank, James Spader, Hailee Steinfeld, Grace Gummer, Sonja Richte Director: Tommy Lee
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The Silver Bullet ~ The Homesman
Synopsis: A claim jumper and a pioneer woman team up to escort three insane women from Nebraska to Iowa. Release Date: November 14, 2014 Thoughts: Packed with so many Oscar faves that it could double as sketch on Jimmy Kimmel, The Homesman is the type of award festival bait that could be hard to resist.
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Movie Review ~ The Skeleton Twins
The Facts: Synopsis: Having both coincidentally cheated death on the same day, estranged twins reunite with the possibility of mending their relationship. Stars: Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Luke Wilson, Ty Burrell Director: Craig Johnson Rated: R Running Length: 93 minutes TMMM Score: (5/10) Review: I blame Saturday Night Live for not liking The Skeleton Twins more. I
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Movie Review ~ In Secret (Thérèse)
The Facts: Synopsis: Set in the lower echelons of 1860s Paris, a sexually repressed young woman is trapped into a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin by her domineering aunt. After meeting her husband’s alluring friend she embarks on an illicit affair that leads to tragic consequences. Stars: Elizabeth Olsen, Tom Felton, Jessica Lange, Oscar
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Hi Bruce, I think it definitely ranks in strong PG level, especially near the finale where it gets pretty intense.…
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