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Movie Review ~ Maria

Maria Synopsis: Maria Callas, the world’s greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.Stars: Angelina Jolie, Pierfrancesco Favino, Alba Rohrwacher, Haluk Bilginer, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Valeria GolinoDirector: Pablo LarrainRated: RRunning Length: 124 minutes Review: Pablo Larraín’s cinematic fascination with women under extraordinary pressure at…
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November 27, 2024
Movie Review ~ Serenity (2019)

The Facts: Synopsis: The mysterious past of a fishing boat captain comes back to haunt him, when his ex-wife tracks him down with a desperate plea for help, ensnaring his life in a new reality that may not be all that it seems. Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Diane Lane, Jason Clarke, Djimon Hounsou, Jeremy…
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January 24, 2019
Movie Review ~ The Girl in the Spider’s Web

The Facts: Synopsis: Young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist find themselves caught in a web of spies, cybercriminals and corrupt government officials. Stars: Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, Lakeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks, Cameron Britton, Stephen Merchant, Claes Bang, Christopher Convery, Synnøve Macody Lund, Vicky Krieps Director: Fede Alvarez Rated: R Running Length: 117…
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November 8, 2018
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
The Silver Bullet ~ Burnt

Synopsis: Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars. Release Date: October 23, 2015 Thoughts: Before Bradley Cooper was BRADLEY COOPER OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG he had a brief flirt…
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August 14, 2015
Movie Review ~ The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Facts: Synopsis: The Kadam family clashes with the proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant after they open their own nearby eatery. Stars: Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal, Om Puri, Charlotte Le Bon Director: Lasse Hallström Rated: PG Running Length: 122 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (5/10) Review: Before the screening I attended of The…
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August 7, 2014
Movie Review ~ Closed Circuit

The Facts: Synopsis: A high-profile terrorism case unexpectedly binds together two ex-lovers on the defense team – testing the limits of their loyalties and placing their lives in jeopardy. Stars: Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall, Ciarán Hinds, Riz Ahmed, Anne-Marie Duff, Kenneth Cranham, Denis Moschitto, Julia Stiles, Jim Broadbent Director: John Crowley Rated: R Running Length:…
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August 28, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Closed Circuit

Synopsis: Martin and Claudia are lawyers — and ex-lovers — who find themselves put at risk after they join the defense team for an international terrorist’s trial. Release Date: August 28, 2013 Thoughts: Though it does remind me of something moviegoers would have been treated to in the early 90’s, this UK thriller boasts a…
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July 1, 2013

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