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Tag: Tim Blake Nelson

The Testament of Ann Lee Review: Shake the Heavens

The Testament of Ann Lee Synopsis: Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement, proclaimed as the female Christ by her followers. Depicts her establishment of a utopian society and the Shakers’ worship through song and dance, based on real events.Stars: Amanda Seyfried, Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott, Stacy Martin,…
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December 31, 2025
Movie Review ~ Ghosts of the Ozarks

Movie Review Ghosts of the Ozarks 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: In post-Civil War Arkansas, a young doctor is mysteriously summoned to a remote town in the Ozarks only to discover that the utopian paradise is filled with secrets and surrounded by a menacing, supernatural presence. Director: Matt Glass & Jordan Wayne Long Stars: Thomas Hobson,…
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February 4, 2022
Movie Review ~ Just Mercy

Movie Review Just Mercy 8/10 The Facts Synopsis: After graduating from Harvard, Bryan Stevenson heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or those not afforded proper representation. One of his first cases is that of Walter McMillian, who is sentenced to die in 1987 for the murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite evidence proving…
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January 20, 2020
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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September 4, 2015
The Silver Bullet ~ Kill the Messenger

Synopsis: Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb, a reporter becomes the target of a vicious smear campaign after he exposes the CIA’s role in arming Contra rebels in Nicaragua and importing cocaine into California. Release Date: October 10, 2014 Thoughts: Though it reeks of Jeremy Renner continuing his neverending quest for Oscar…
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June 20, 2014