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Tag: Ron Howard

  • Movie Review ~ Hillbilly Elegy

    Movie Review ~ Hillbilly Elegy

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

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  • Movie Review ~ Rebuilding Paradise

    Movie Review Rebuilding Paradise 6.5/10 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:…

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  • Movie Review ~ Solo: A Star Wars Story

    Movie Review Solo: A Star Wars Story 5.5/10 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. Director: Ron Howard Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Joonas Suotamo, Michael K.…

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  • Movie Review ~ In the Heart of the Sea

    Movie Review In the Heart of the Sea 5.5/10 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. Director: Ron Howard Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Tom Holland, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw, Cillian Murphy, Jordi Molla, Michelle…

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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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  • Movie Review ~ Far and Away

    Mid-Day Mini Far and Away 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young man leaves Ireland with his landlord’s daughter, dreaming of owning land at the big giveaway in 1893 Oklahoma. Director: Ron Howard Stars: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Thomas Gibson, Robert Prosky, Barbara Babcock, Colm Meaney Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 140 minutes The Thoughts Though director…

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  • Movie Review ~ Gung Ho

    Mid-Day Mini Gung Ho 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: When a Japanese car company buys an American plant, the American liaison must mediate the clash of work attitudes between the foreign management and native labor. Director: Ron Howard Stars: Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Mimi Rogers, Sô Yamamura, Sab Shimono, John Turturro Rated: PG-13 Running…

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  • Movie Review ~ Splash

    Mid-Day Mini Splash 8/10 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. Director: Ron Howard Stars: Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy, Dody Goodman Rated: PG Running Length: 111 minutes The Thoughts Growing up,…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Paper

    Mid-Day Mini The Paper 7.5/10 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. Director: Ron…

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  • Movie Review ~ Backdraft

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

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