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Tag: Roald Dahl

  • Movie Review ~ Wonka

    Movie Review ~ Wonka

    The Facts: Synopsis: With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, Hugh

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  • Movie Review ~ The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

    Movie Review ~ The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

    The Facts: Synopsis: A beloved Roald Dahl story about a rich man who learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes and then sets out to master the skill to cheat at gambling.Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Sir Ben Kingsley, Richard AyoadeDirector: Wes AndersonRated: PGRunning Length: 37 minutesTMMM Score: (8/10)Review: Earlier

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ The Witches

    31 Days to Scare ~ The Witches

    The Facts: Synopsis: In 1967 an orphaned boy and his grandmother find themselves in an unexpected battle against a coven of glamorous witches. Stars: Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Jahzir Bruno, Stanley Tucci, Chris Rock, Kristin Chenoweth, Josette Simon, Codie-Lei Eastick, Charles Edwards, Morgana Robinson Director: Robert Zemeckis Rated: PG Running Length: 106 minutes TMMM Score:

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  • Movie Review ~ The BFG

    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. Stars: Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, Penelope Wilton, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Rafe Spall, Bill

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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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  • Down From the Shelf ~ The Witches

    The Facts: Synopsis: A young boy stumbles onto a witch convention and must stop them, even after he has been turned into a mouse. Stars: Angelica Huston, Mai Zetterling, Jasen Fisher, Rowan Atkinson, Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Bill Paterson Director: Nicolas Roeg Rated: PG Running Length: 91 minutes TMMM Score: (7/10) Review:  The Witches has

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