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Tag: Universal Pictures

Movie Review ~ Black Christmas (2019)

The Facts: Synopsis: Hawthorne College is quieting down for the holidays. One by one, sorority girls on campus are being killed by a stalker. But the killer is about to discover that this generation’s women aren’t willing to become hapless victims as they fight back. Stars: Imogen Poots, Brittany O’Grady, Lily Donoghue, Aleyse Shannon, Cary…
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December 12, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ 1917

Synopsis: Two young British soldiers during the First World War, are given an impossible mission: deliver a message, deep in enemy territory, that will stop their own men, and Blake’s own brother, from walking straight into a deadly trap. Release Date: December 25, 2019 Thoughts: Every year around this time it becomes pretty clear who…
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November 17, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ The Invisible Man (2020)

Synopsis: When Cecilia’s abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia’s works to prove she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. Release Date: February 20, 2020 Thoughts: In 2017, Universal Studios had big plans to create their own…
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November 8, 2019
Movie Review ~ Last Christmas

The Facts: Synopsis: When Kate, a cynical Christmas store worker who has been continuously unlucky, keeps running into an overly cheerful man and begins to fall for him, her life takes an unexpected turn. Stars: Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Emma Thompson, Lydia Leonard, Boris Isakovic, Rebecca Root Director: Paul Feig Rated: PG-13 Running…
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November 7, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Last Christmas

Synopsis: A young woman, who has been continuously unlucky, accepts a job as a department store elf during the holidays. When Kate meets Tom on the job, her life takes a turn. Release Date: November 8, 2019 Thoughts: There are certainly many reasons why Last Christmas checks off a number of boxes on my list. …
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August 14, 2019
The Silver Bullet ~ Queen & Slim

Synopsis: A couple’s first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over. Release Date: November 27, 2019 Thoughts: There are so many interesting cooks in the Queen & Slim kitchen, I didn’t even need to see a preview to know it was something to take notice of. This extremely timely tale…
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August 1, 2019
Movie Review ~ Yesterday

Movie Review Yesterday 4/10 The Facts Synopsis: A struggling musician realizes he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. Director: Danny Boyle Stars: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Kate McKinnon, Ed Sheeran, Joel Fry Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 116 minutes The Thoughts…
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June 28, 2019
Movie Review ~ Glass

Movie Review Glass 5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Director: M. Night Shyamalan Stars: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sarah Paulson, Spencer Treat Clark Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 129 minutes The Thoughts Seeing…
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January 17, 2019
Movie Review ~ Green Book

Movie Review Green Book 6.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. Director: Peter Farrelly Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Don Stark, P.J. Byrne, Sebastian Maniscalco Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 130 minutes The Thoughts Sometimes…
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December 30, 2018
Movie Review ~ Welcome to Marwen

Movie Review Welcome to Marwen 2/10 The Facts Synopsis: A victim of a brutal attack finds a unique and beautiful therapeutic outlet to help him through his recovery process. Director: Robert Zemeckis Stars: Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Janelle Monáe, Eiza Gonzalez, Diane Kruger, Gwendoline Christie, Merritt Wever Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 116 minutes The Thoughts…
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December 21, 2018