SPOILER-FREE FILM REVIEWS FROM A MOVIE LOVER WITH A HEART OF GOLD!

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Tag: Samuel L. Jackson

The Silver Bullet ~ Kong: Skull Island

Synopsis: A diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific—as beautiful as it is treacherous—unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong. Release Date: March 10, 2017 Thoughts: Since 1933, we’ve been kinda ape over King Kong. Though his franchise isn’t a huge…
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November 17, 2016
Movie Review ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Movie Review Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. Director: Tim Burton…
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September 30, 2016
Movie Review ~ The Legend of Tarzan

Movie Review The Legend of Tarzan 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. Director: David Yates Stars: Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz, Djimon Hounsou Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 109…
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June 30, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Release Date: September 30, 2016 Thoughts: Usually when you see a preview of an upcoming Tim Burton film you have to squint hard to see the calling cards of the director that gave…
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March 16, 2016
Movie Review ~ Chi-Raq

Movie Review Chi-Raq 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play Lysistrata by Aristophanes, set against the backdrop of gang violence in Chicago. Director: Spike Lee Stars: Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Hudson, D.B. Sweeney, Harry Lennix, Steve Harris, Angela Bassett, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson Rated: R Running Length: 127 minutes The Thoughts I can’t…
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December 31, 2015
Movie Review ~ The Hateful Eight

Movie Review The Hateful Eight 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: In post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunters try to find shelter during a blizzard but get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception. Will they survive? Director: Quentin Tarantino Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern, Demian Bichir, Walton Goggins, Channing Tatum Rated: R Running Length: 187…
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December 24, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ The Legend of Tarzan

Synopsis: Tarzan, having acclimated to life in London, is called back to his former home in the jungle to investigate the activities at a mining encampment. Release Date: July 1, 2016 Thoughts: Fans of 1984’s Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes that have been waiting for a sequel for these past three…
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December 9, 2015
Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

We did it! We made it through another summer and while the outdoor heat wasn’t too bad (in Minnesota, at least) the box office was on fire. I’ll admit that I indulged in summer fun a bit more than I should, distracting me from reviewing some key movies over the last three months so I…
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September 1, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ The Hateful Eight

Synopsis: In post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunters try to find shelter during a blizzard but get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception. Will they survive? Release Date: December 25, 2015 Thoughts: It’s still hard to believe that Quentin Tarantino has only directed eight feature films (I not counting the outings where he did…
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August 22, 2015
Movie Review ~ Avengers: Age of Ultron

Movie Review Avengers: Age of Ultron 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and it is up to the Avengers to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plans. Director: Joss Whedon Stars: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Downey Jr., Linda Cardellini, Mark Ruffalo, Andy Serkis, Thomas Kretschmann, Jeremy Renner, Don…
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April 30, 2015