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Tag: Ron Howard

  • Movie Review ~ Hillbilly Elegy

    Movie Review ~ Hillbilly Elegy

    The Facts: Synopsis: A Yale law student drawn back to his hometown grapples with family history, Appalachian values and the American dream. Stars: Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Haley Bennett, Freida Pinto, Bo Hopkins, Owen Asztalos Director: Ron Howard Rated: R Running Length: 116 minutes TMMM Score: (3/10) Review: There’s a strange feeling that

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  • Movie Review ~ Rebuilding Paradise

    The Facts: Synopsis: A moving story of resilience in the face of tragedy, as the community of Paradise, California, a town in the Sierra Nevada foothills, ravaged by disaster comes together to recover what was lost in the devastating wildfires in 2018 and begin the important task of rebuilding. Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG-13 Running

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  • Movie Review ~ Solo: A Star Wars Story

    The Facts: Synopsis: During an adventure into a dark criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his future copilot Chewbacca and encounters Lando Calrissian years before joining the Rebellion. Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, Michael K. Williams, Ian Kenny, Warwick Davis, Clint Howard, Paul Bettany, Jon Favreau

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  • Movie Review ~ In the Heart of the Sea

    The Facts: Synopsis: Based on the 1820 event, a whaling ship is preyed upon by a giant whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from home. Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Tom Holland, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw, Cillian Murphy, Jordi Molla, Michelle Fairley, Charlotte Riley Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 121 minutes

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ In the Heart of the Sea

    Synopsis: Based on the 1820 event, a whaling ship is preyed upon by a sperm whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days, thousands of miles from home Release Date:  March 13, 2015 Thoughts: I can’t help it – just as they say that man has always been drawn to the sea, so have

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Far and Away

    The Facts: Synopsis: A young man leaves Ireland with his landlord’s daughter, dreaming of owning land at the big giveaway in 1893 Oklahoma. Stars: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky, Barbara Babcock, Colm Meaney Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 140 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review:  Though director Ron Howard was already

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Gung Ho

    The Facts: Synopsis: When a Japanese car company buys an American plant, the American liason must mediate the clash of work attitudes between the foreign management and native labor. Stars: Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt. Mimi Rogers, Sô Yamamura, Sab Shimono, John Turturro Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 111 minutes TMMM Score:

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Splash

    The Facts: Synopsis: A man is reunited with a mermaid who saves him from drowning as a boy and falls in love not knowing who/what she is. Stars: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy, Dody Goodman Director: Ron Howard Rated: PG Running Length: 111 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review:  Growing up, I think

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ The Paper

    The Facts: Synopsis: Henry Hackett is the editor of a New York City tabloid. A workaholic who loves his job, the long hours and low pay are leading to discontent until a hot story soon confronts Henry with tough decisions over the course of one 24 hour period. Stars: Michael Keaton, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close,

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  • Mid-Day Mini ~ Backdraft

    The Facts: Synopsis: Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don’t get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. Stars: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn, Rebecca De Mornay, Donald Sutherland Director: Ron Howard Rated: R Running Length: 137 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: Backdraft was

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