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Tag: Russell Crowe

Movie Review ~ Man of Steel

The Facts: Synopsis: A young itinerant worker is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race. Stars: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Antje Traue, Ayelet Zurer, Christopher Meloni, Russell Crowe, Michael Kelly, Harry Lennix, Richard Schiff Director: Zack Snyder Rated:…
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June 18, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Broken City

Synopsis: An ex-cop trailing the wife of New York City’s mayor finds himself immersed in a larger scandal. Release Date: January 18, 2013 Thoughts: It’s not as if Russell Crowe doesn’t have enough to worry about. Already taking a (semi-deserved) drubbing for his lackluster vocal performance in Les Misérables, now he is showing up with…
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January 7, 2013
Movie Review ~ Les Misérables (2012)

The Facts: Synopsis: In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks, Helena…
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December 26, 2012
The Silver Bullet ~ Man of Steel – Trailer 2

Synopsis: An alien infant is raised on Earth, and grows up with superhuman abilities. He sets out to use these abilities to guard his adopted world. Release Date: June 14, 2013 Thoughts: As a huge fan of the original Superman and a nicely developed origin story, this new trailer for June’s surefire blockbuster delivers the goods with a…
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December 11, 2012
The Silver Bullet ~ Man of Steel ~ Teaser Trailer

Synopsis: A child sent to Earth from a dying planet is adopted by a couple in rural Kansas. Posing as a journalist, he uses his extraordinary powers to protect his new home from an insidious evil. Release Date: June 14, 2013 Thoughts: Just as The Dark Knight Rises is released and closing the book on…
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July 23, 2012
The Silver Bullet ~ The Man With The Iron Fists

Synopsis: In feudal China, a blacksmith who makes weapons for a small village is put in the position where he must defend himself and his fellow villagers. Release Date: TBA 2012 Thoughts: I’ve read reports that the first cut of this film from freshman director (and star, and writer) RZA was four hours long. He wanted…
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July 16, 2012