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  • Movie Review ~ Concussion

    Movie Review Concussion 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: In Pittsburgh, accomplished pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu uncovers the truth about brain damage in football players who suffer repeated concussions in the course of normal play. Director: Peter Landesman Stars: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Luke Wilson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arliss Howard, Paul Reiser, David Morse, Albert Brooks Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 123 minutes The Thoughts In…

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  • Movie Review ~ Goosebumps

    Movie Review Goosebumps 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware. Director: Rob Letterman Stars: Jack Black, Amy Ryan, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Jillian Bell, Ryan Lee, Ken Marino Rated: PG Running Length: 103 minutes…

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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (August)

    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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  • 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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Night Before

    Synopsis: In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end. Release Date:  November 25, 2015 Thoughts: I think I’m really getting old…because at one time I think this…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Goosebumps (2015)

    Synopsis: A young kid teams up with the niece of young adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer’s imaginary demons are set free on the town of Greendale, Maryland. Release Date:  October 16, 2015 Thoughts: The series of novels from which this new Jack Black fantasy is based on was a little after my…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Walk (Trailer #2)

    Synopsis: The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit’s attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974. Release Date: October 2, 2015 Thoughts: After the first true teaser, I can see a viewer watching the newest trailer for The Walk on their computer screen, tablet, or iPhone and thinking that…

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  • Movie Review ~ Aloha

    Movie Review Aloha 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him. Director: Cameron Crowe Stars: Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Emma Stone, John Krasinski, Danny McBride, Alec Baldwin, Bill Murray Rated: PG-13 Running…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Ricki and the Flash

    Synopsis: A musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom returns home, looking to make things right with her family Release Date:  August 7, 2015 Thoughts: What you have here is a movie with a stacked deck: an Oscar-winning director (Jonathan Demme, The Silence of the Lambs), an Oscar-winning screenwriter (Diablo Cody, Juno),…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Wedding Ringer

    Movie Review The Wedding Ringer 4.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Two weeks shy of his wedding, a socially awkward guy enters into a charade by hiring the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need. Director: Jeremy Garelick Stars: Josh Gad, Kevin Hart, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Cloris Leachman, Jenifer Lewis,  Olivia Thirlby, Mimi Rogers, Ken Howard…

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