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  • Movie Review ~ Carol

    Movie Review Carol 9.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman. Director: Todd Haynes Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler, Jake Lacy, Cory Michael Smith Rated: R Running Length: 118 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts Looking through our 2016 lens, it’s still…

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  • Movie Review ~ Macbeth

    Movie Review Macbeth 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Macbeth, a Thane of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Director: Justin Kurzel Stars: Michael Fassbender, Marion…

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  • Movie Review ~ The Hateful Eight

    Movie Review The Hateful Eight 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: In post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunters try to find shelter during a blizzard but get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception. Will they survive? Director: Quentin Tarantino Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kurt Russell, Bruce Dern, Demian Bichir, Walton Goggins, Channing Tatum Rated: R Running Length: 187…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Demonic

    Synopsis: A police officer and a psychologist investigate the deaths of five people who were killed while trying to summon ghosts. Release Date:  TBD 2015 Thoughts: Now I love a good demon/exorcism/scare film as much as the next easily entertained horror fan but even I have to draw the line somewhere.  So even though I…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Hateful Eight

    Synopsis: In post-Civil War Wyoming, bounty hunters try to find shelter during a blizzard but get involved in a plot of betrayal and deception. Will they survive? Release Date:  December 25, 2015 Thoughts: It’s still hard to believe that Quentin Tarantino has only directed eight feature films (I not counting the outings where he did…

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Carol

    Synopsis: Set in 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman. Release Date:  November 20. 2015 Thoughts: The second of two lesbian centered dramas arriving before the end of 2015 (Freeheld is the other), Carol is arriving with strong buzz for the picture itself, its…

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  • 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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Macbeth (2015)

    Synopsis: Macbeth, a duke of Scotland, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself. Release Date:  TBD 2015 Thoughts: If you search IMDB for Macbeth you’ll…

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  • Movie Review ~ Woman in Gold

    Movie Review Woman in Gold 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: Maria Altmann, an octogenarian Jewish refugee, takes on the government to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family. Director: Simon Curtis Stars: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Katie Holmes, Daniel Brühl, Elizabeth McGovern, Jonathan Pryce, Tatiana Maslany, Charles Dance, Max Irons, Frances Fisher Rated: PG-13…

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  • Movie Review ~ Paddington (2014)

    Movie Review Paddington (2014) 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven. Director: Paul King Stars: Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville, Jim Broadbent, Nicole Kidman, Ben Whishaw, Peter Capaldi, Julie Walters,…

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