Tag: Tim Burton
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Movie Review ~ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Synopsis: After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. Stars: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe,
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The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ Batman (1989)
Occasionally, I’ll revive one of my old “special” columns from my early days. Formerly titled In Praise of Teasers, I’ve rebranded my look at coming attractions The Art of the Tease(rs) and brought it back for a short run over the next few weeks. Starting in 2013, I used these peeks at past previews to
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31 Days to Scare ~ Halloween Treats
So here we are, it’s Halloween! We’ve made it through 31 days of monsters, slashers, hauntings, old classics, new favorites, and just the occasional disappointment. Overall, it’s been a good time and I thank you for taking this ghoulish journey with me. I wanted to leave you with not just one review but with five
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Movie Review ~ Dumbo (2019)
The Facts: Synopsis: A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer. Stars: Colin Farrell, Nico Parker, Finley Hobbins, Danny DeVito, Michael Keaton, Eva Green, Alan Arkin Director: Tim Burton
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31 Days to Scare ~ Beetlejuice (1988)
The Facts: Synopsis: A recently-deceased husband and wife commission a bizarre demon to drive an obnoxious family out of their home Stars: Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton, Jeffrey Jones, Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder Director: Tim Burton Rated: PG Running Length: 92 minutes TMMM Score: (9/10) Review: Some movies feel like great equalizers, something we
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Movie Review ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
The Facts: Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. Stars: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Samuel L. Jackson, Allison Janney,
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The Silver Bullet ~ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Synopsis: When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. Release Date: September 30, 2016 Thoughts: Usually when you see a preview of an upcoming Tim Burton film you have to squint hard to see the calling cards of the director that gave
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Movie Review ~ Big Eyes
The Facts: Synopsis: A drama about the awakening of the painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s, and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her works in the 1960s. Stars: Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Danny Huston, Jason Schwartzman, Terence Stamp, Krysten Ritter Director: Tim Burton Rated:
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The Silver Bullet ~ Big Eyes
Synopsis: A drama centered on the awakening of the painter Margaret Keane, her phenomenal success in the 1950s, and the subsequent legal difficulties she had with her husband, who claimed credit for her works in the 1960s. Release Date: December 25, 2014 Thoughts: Tim Burton (Dark Shadows, Frankenweenie) is a director that I’ve admired for
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Movie Review ~ Frankenweenie (2012)
The Facts: Synopsis: Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Voice Stars: Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell Director: Tim Burton Rated: PG Running Length: 87 minutes Trailer Review: Here
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Hi Bruce, I think it definitely ranks in strong PG level, especially near the finale where it gets pretty intense.…
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