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Tag: Tom Hanks

  • Movie Review ~ Sully

    The Facts: Synopsis: The story of Chelsey Sullengerger, who became a hero after gliding his plane along the water in the Hudson River, saving all of the airplane flights 155 crew and passengers. Stars: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Mike O’Malley, Anna Gunn, Holt McCallany, Jamey Sheridan, Katie Couric Director: Clint Eastwood Rated: PG-13

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Sully

    Synopsis: The story of Chesley Sullenberger, who became a hero after gliding his plane along the water in the Hudson River, saving all of his 155 passengers. Release Date: September 9, 2016 Thoughts: Though he doesn’t wear a cape, Tom Hanks is the unquestionable superhero of moving movies. The amazing story that came to be

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  • Movie Review ~ My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

    The Facts: Synopsis: A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding. Stars: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Joey Fatone, John Stamos, Rita Wilson, Louis Mandylor, Gia Carides, Elena Kampouris Director: Kirk Jones Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 94 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10)

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  • 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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  • Down From the Shelf ~ A League of Their Own

    The Facts: Synopsis: Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. Stars: Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell, Jon Lovitz Director: Penny Marshall Rated: PG Running Length: 128 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review:   There are certain and specific indicators

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  • Oscar Predictions 2014

    Hello! Well, though I always find it difficult to nail down my Oscar selections pre-nomination day because I feel like I’m somehow cosmically jinxing  potential favorites, I’m taking part in The 2014 Oscar Contest over at Film Actually because…well…it’s just the right thing to do 🙂 This being a contest and all I threw in

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  • Movie Review ~ Captain Phillips

    The Facts: Synopsis: The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. Stars: Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener, Barkhad Abdi, Max Martini, Yul Vazquez, Michael Chernus, Chris Mulkey, Corey Johnson, David Warshofsky, John

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  • Movie Review ~ Saving Mr. Banks

    The Facts: Synopsis: Author P. L. Travers reflects on her difficult childhood while meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during production for the adaptation of her novel, Mary Poppins. Stars: Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Colin Farrell, Paul Giamatti, Jason Schwartzman, Bradley Whitford, Annie Rose Buckley, Ruth Wilson, B.J. Novak, Rachel Griffiths, Kathy Baker Director: John Lee

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Saving Mr. Banks

    Synopsis: Author P.L. Travers travels from London to Hollywood as Walt Disney adapts her novel Mary Poppins for the big screen. Release Date:  December 20, 2013 Thoughts: It’s not a huge Hollywood secret that getting Mary Poppins to the big screen wasn’t an easy task.  In fact, it wasn’t an easy task to get the

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Captain Phillips

    Synopsis: The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. Release Date:  October 11, 2013 Thoughts: Maybe it’s just me but I think that at nearly three minutes this trailer is way too

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