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  • Movie Review ~ Firebrand

    Movie Review ~ Firebrand

    Firebrand Synopsis: Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival.Stars: Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Eddie Marsan, Bryony Hannah, Sam Riley, Ruby Bentall, Simon Russell Beale, Erin Doherty, Patsy Ferran, Amr…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Vault (2021)

    Movie Review ~ The Vault (2021)

    Movie Review The Vault (2021) 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: When an engineer learns of a mysterious, impenetrable fortress hidden under the Bank of Spain, he joins a crew of master thieves who plan to steal the legendary lost treasure while the whole country watches the World Cup. Director: Jaume Balagueró Stars: Freddie Highmore, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey,…

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  • 31 Days to Scare ~ Rebecca (2020)

    31 Days to Scare ~ Rebecca (2020)

    31 Days to Scare Rebecca (2020) 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young newlywed arrives at her husband’s imposing family estate on a windswept English coast and finds herself battling the shadow of his first wife, whose legacy lives on in the house long after her death. Director: Ben Wheatley Stars: Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin…

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  • Movie Review ~ Radioactive

    Movie Review Radioactive 5.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The story of pioneering scientist Marie Curie through her extraordinary life and her enduring legacies – the passionate partnerships, her shining scientific breakthroughs, and the darker consequences that followed. Director: Marjane Satrapi Stars: Rosamund Pike, Anya Taylor-Joy, Aneurin Barnard, Sam Riley, Simon Russell Beale, Jonathan Aris Rated: PG-13…

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  • Movie Review ~ Sometimes Always Never

    Movie Review Sometimes Always Never 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A stylish tailor who has spent years searching tirelessly for his missing son must repair the relationship with his youngest son while solving a mystery of an online Scrabble player so he can finally move on and reunite his family. Director: Carl Hunter Stars: Bill Nighy,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

    Movie Review Maleficent: Mistress of Evil 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. Director: Joachim Rønning Stars: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ed Skrein,…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

    Synopsis: Explores the complex relationship between the horned fairy and the soon to be Queen as they form alliances and face new adversaries in their struggle to protect the moors and the magical creatures that reside within. Release Date: October 18, 2019 Thoughts: Though it was inspired by an undying classic and received a prestige…

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  • Movie Review ~ Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    Movie Review Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge — an army of undead zombies. Director: Burr Steers Stars: Lily James, Sam Riley, Jack Huston, Bella Heathcote, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Charles Dance, Lena Headey Rated:…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

    Synopsis: Jane Austen’s classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England is faced with a new challenge — an army of undead zombies. Release Date: February 5, 2016 Thoughts: Inspired by Jane Austen’s literary classic and Seth Grahame-Smith’s cheeky genre-bending spoof, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies aims to…

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  • Movie Review ~ Maleficent

    Movie Review Maleficent 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A vindictive fairy is driven to curse an infant princess only to realize the child may be the only one who can restore peace. Director: Robert Stromberg Stars: Angelina Jolie, Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, Lesley Manville Rated: PG Running Length: 97 minutes…

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