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Tag: Saoirse Ronan

Movie Review ~ Brooklyn

Movie Review Brooklyn 9.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a new romance. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within. Director: John Crowley Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters Rated: PG-13…
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January 1, 2016
The Silver Bullet ~ Brooklyn

Synopsis: In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Ellis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries. Release Date: November 6, 2015 Thoughts: After making an impressive (and Oscar-nominated) debut in 2007’s Atonement, Saoirse Ronan has found herself in a diverse line-up of roles/films that have shown she’s not a one-trick pony. From the…
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July 22, 2015
Movie Review ~ The Grand Budapest Hotel

Movie Review The Grand Budapest Hotel 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Director: Wes Anderson Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Tony Revolori, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe,…
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March 20, 2014
The Silver Bullet ~ The Grand Budapest Hotel

Synopsis: The adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. Release Date: March 7, 2014 Thoughts: Are you ready for The Grand Budapest Hotel? No, really, are you ready? Because I have the inkling the first great…
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February 7, 2014
Movie Review ~ How I Live Now {Twin Cities Film Festival}

Movie Review How I Live Now {Twin Cities Film Festival} 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: An American girl sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives finds herself fighting for her survival as the UK turns into a violent military state. Director: Kevin Macdonald Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, George MacKay, Anna Chancellor, Harley Bird…
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November 21, 2013
Movie Review ~ The Host

Movie Review The Host 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. Director: Andrew Niccol Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake…
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March 11, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ The Host – Trailer #2

Synopsis: A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race’s mission of taking over the Earth, “Wanda” (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans. Release Date: March 29, 2013 Thoughts: Thankfully, the second…
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December 18, 2012