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Tag: Universal Studios

  • Movie Review ~ The Visit (2015)

    The Facts: Synopsis: A single mother finds that things in her family’s life go very wrong after her two young children visit their grandparents. Stars: Kathryn Hahn, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie, Olivia DeJonge Director: M. Night Shyamalan Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 94 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: I remember seeing

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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (July)

    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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  • Hasta La Vista…Summer (May)

    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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ By the Sea

    Synopsis: Set in France during the mid-1970s, a former dancer, and her husband travel the country together. They seem to be growing apart, but when they linger in one quiet, seaside town they begin to draw close to some of its more vibrant inhabitants, such as a local bar/café-keeper and a hotel owner. Release Date:

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Sisters

    Synopsis: Two sisters decide to throw one last house party before their parents sell their family home. Release Date:  December 25, 2015 Thoughts: Long-time friends Amy Poehler (Inside Out) and Tina Fey (This is Where I Leave You) were a dynamic duo on the small screen during the time as co-hosts of Weekend Update on

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  • Movie Review ~ Minions

    The Facts: Synopsis: Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world. Stars: Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Allison Janney, Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Saunders, Pierre Coffin, Steve Carell Director: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin Rated: PG Running Length: 91 minutes Trailer

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Everest (2015)

    Synopsis: A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. Release Date:  September 18, 2015 Thoughts: Director Baltasar Kormákur (Contraband) has gone big with his IMAX 3D adventure Everest, from the impressive vistas right down to its imposing cast. Based on various novels/accounts detailing the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, just watching

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  • Movie Review ~ Pitch Perfect 2

    The Facts: Synopsis: After a humiliating command performance at the Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform. Stars: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Alexis Knapp, Brittany Snow, Adam DeVine, Hailee Steinfeld, Ester Dean, Kelley Jakle, Hana Mae Lee, Katey

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Jem and the Holograms

    Synopsis: Music executive, Jerrica Benton, lives a secret, adventurous life as a glamorous rock star named Jem. Release Date: October 23, 2015 Thoughts: When I heard Universal Studios was getting behind a big screen treatment of the ‘80s cult cartoon Jem I was looking forward to a neon-colored camp odyssey that maintained the more fantastical

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ The Visit (2015)

    Synopsis: A single mother finds that things in her family’s life go very wrong after her two young children visit their grandparents. Release Date:  September 11, 2015 Thoughts: It’s been rough going for director M. Night Shyamalan these past years.  The once-hot director went from being an Oscar nominated A-lister to a joke of an

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