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Tag: Sam Shepard

  • Movie Review ~ Midnight Special

    Movie Review Midnight Special 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers. Director: Jeff Nichols Stars: Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Jaeden Lieberher, Sam Shepard, Bill Camp, Scott Haze, Paul Sparks Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 111 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Hot on the heels of…

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  • Movie Review ~ Cold in July

    Mid-Day Mini Cold in July 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: When a protective father meets a murderous ex-con, both need to deviate from the path they are on as they soon find themselves entangled in a downwards spiral of lies and violence while having to confront their own inner psyche. Director: Jim Mickle Stars: Michael C.…

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  • Movie Review ~ August: Osage County

    Movie Review August: Osage County 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Director: John Wells Stars: Meryl Streep,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Out of the Furnace

    Movie Review Out of the Furnace 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Rodney Baze mysteriously disappears and law enforcement fails to follow through, his older brother, Russell, takes matters into his own hands to find justice. Director: Scott Cooper Stars: Christian Bale, Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Forest Whitaker, Willem Dafoe, Zoë Saldana, Sam Shepard Rated: R…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ August: Osage County

    Synopsis: A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Midwest house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them. Release Date:  November 8, 2013 Thoughts: An all-star cast has been assembled for the big…

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  • MSPIFF Movie Review ~ Mud

    MSPIFF 2013 Mud 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two teenage boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to help him evade the bounty hunters on his trail and to reunite him with his true love. Director: Jeff Nichols Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland, Sam Shepard, Michael Shannon, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Paulson, Ray McKinnon,…

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  • Movie Review ~ Steel Magnolias

    Mid-Day Mini Steel Magnolias 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Revolving around Truvy’s Beauty Parlor in a small parish in modern-day Louisiana is the story of a close-knit circle of friends whose lives come together there. Director: Herbert Ross Stars: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis, Julia Roberts, Tom Skerritt, Sam Shepard, Dylan…

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