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Tag: Steven Spielberg

The Silver Bullet ~ The BFG

Synopsis: The imaginative story of a young girl and the Giant who introduces her to the wonders and perils of Giant Country. Release Date: July 1, 2016 Thoughts: The works of Roald Dahl have found their way to the screen over the years, from a 70s take on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (and Tim…
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December 9, 2015
Movie Review ~ Jurassic World

Movie Review Jurassic World 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction is created…
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June 11, 2015
Movie Review ~ Jurassic Park III

Down from the Shelf Jurassic Park III 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A decidedly odd couple with ulterior motives convince Dr. Alan Grant to go to Isla Sorna (the second InGen dinosaur lab), resulting in an unexpected landing…and unexpected new inhabitants on the island. Director: Joe Johnston Stars: Sam Neill, William H. Macy, Téa Leoni, Alessandro…
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June 11, 2015
Movie Review ~ The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Down from the Shelf The Lost World: Jurassic Park 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A research team is sent to the Jurassic Park Site B island to study the dinosaurs there while another team approaches with their own agenda. Director: Steven Spielberg Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Arliss Howard, Vince Vaughn, Pete Postlethwaite, Vanessa Lee Chester,…
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June 11, 2015
Movie Review ~ The Goonies

Down from the Shelf The Goonies 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of misfits set out to find a pirate’s ancient treasure. Director: Richard Donner Stars: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Martha Plimpton, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Kerri Green, Ke Huy Quan, Anne Ramsey, Robert Davi, Joe Pantoliano…
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June 7, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Bridge of Spies

Synopsis: An American lawyer is recruited by the CIA during the Cold War to help rescue a pilot detained in the Soviet Union Release Date: October 16, 2015 Thoughts: Director Steven Spielberg (JAWS) has been pretty quiet lately. The last film he released was 2012’s lauded Lincoln but while he was attached to any number…
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June 5, 2015
Movie Review ~ Poltergeist (1982)

Down from the Shelf Poltergeist (1982) 10/10 The Facts Synopsis: As a family moves into their new home, they notice strange events that mostly affect their young daughter. Director: Tobe Hooper Stars: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O’Rourke, Oliver Robins, Dominique Dunne, Beatrice Straight, Zelda Rubinstein, Richard Lawson, James Karen Rated: PG Running Length:…
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May 22, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Jurassic World

Synopsis: Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. Release Date: June 12, 2015 Thoughts: I love the holiday season that is swiftly approaching, the great food of Thanksgiving, the joy of Christmas, the promise of a…
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November 25, 2014
Movie Review ~ The Hundred-Foot Journey

Movie Review The Hundred-Foot Journey 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The Kadam family clashes with the proprietress of a celebrated French restaurant after they open their own nearby eatery. Director: Lasse Hallström Stars: Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal, Om Puri, Charlotte Le Bon Rated: PG Running Length: 122 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Before the screening…
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August 7, 2014
Movie Review ~ Drew: The Man Behind the Poster

The Facts: Synopsis: A documentary on legendary movie-poster artist Drew Struzan. Stars: Drew Struzan, George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, Frank Darabont, Guillermo del Toro, Steven Spielberg, Sam Witwer Director: Erik Sharkey Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 97 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (7/10) Review: You may not know the name Drew Struzan but…
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January 3, 2014