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Tag: Sony Pictures

The Silver Bullet ~ The Girl in the Spider’s Web

Synopsis: Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials. Release Date: November 9, 2018 Thoughts: Though 2011’s American remake of the Swedish sensation The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was well received by critics (earning an Oscar nomination for star Rooney…
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June 7, 2018
Movie Review ~ Insidious: The Last Key

Movie Review Insidious: The Last Key 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Parapsychologist Dr. Elise Rainier faces her most fearsome and personal haunting yet – in her own family home. Director: Adam Robitel Stars: Lin Shaye, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Josh Stewart, Caitlin Gerard, Kirk Acevedo, Javier Botet, Bruce Davison, Spencer Locke, Tessa Ferrer, Ava Kolker, Marcus…
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January 4, 2018
Movie Review ~ Only the Brave

Movie Review Only the Brave 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a group of elite firefighters risk everything to protect a town from a historic wildfire. Director: Joseph Kosinski Stars: Josh Brolin, Jennifer Connelly, Jeff Bridges, Taylor Kitsch, Miles Teller, James Badge Dale, Andie MacDowell, Ben Hardy…
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October 19, 2017
Movie Review ~ Blade Runner 2049

Movie Review Blade Runner 2049 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what’s left of society into chaos. The discovery leads him on a quest to find a former blade runner who has been missing…
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October 5, 2017
Movie Review ~ Spider-Man: Homecoming

Movie Review Spider-Man: Homecoming 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Several months after the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in New York City while fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man. Director: Jon Watts Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Zendaya Coleman, Marisa Tomei, Jacob Batalon, Laura…
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July 6, 2017
Movie Review ~ Sausage Party

Movie Review Sausage Party 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A sausage strives to discover the truth about his existence. Director: Conrad Vernon, Greg Tiernan Stars: Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Salma Hayek, Edward Norton, David Krumholtz, Nick Kroll, Michael Cera, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Bill Hader, Anders Holm, Paul Rudd, Danny McBride Rated: R Running…
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August 12, 2016
Movie Review ~ Ghostbusters (2016)

Movie Review Ghostbusters (2016) 3.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop an otherworldly threat. Director: Paul Feig Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Cecily Strong, Andy Garcia, Charles Dance, Michael Kenneth Williams…
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July 13, 2016
Movie Review ~ The Shallows

Movie Review The Shallows 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: A mere 200 yards from shore, surfer Nancy is attacked by a great white shark, with her short journey to safety becoming the ultimate contest of wills. Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Stars: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Sedona Legge Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 87 minutes Trailer Review:…
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June 23, 2016
Hasta La Vista…Summer (July)

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 3, 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