Tag: Universal Studios
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In Praise of Teasers ~ Jaws 3-D (1983)
I have a serious problem with movie trailers lately. It seems like nearly every preview that’s released is about 2:30 minutes long and gives away almost every aspect of the movie, acting more like a Cliff Notes version of the movie being advertised rather than something to entice an audience into coming back and seeing
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In Praise of Teasers ~ Jurassic Park (1993)
I have a serious problem with movie trailers lately. It seems like nearly every preview that’s released is about 2:30 minutes long and gives away almost every aspect of the movie, acting more like a Cliff Notes version of the movie being advertised rather than something to entice an audience into coming back and seeing
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31 Days to Scare ~ Jaws 3-D
The Facts: Synopsis: The sons of police chief Brody must protect civilians at a Sea World theme park after a gigantic 35-foot shark becomes trapped in the park. Stars: Dennis Quaid, Bess Armstrong, Simon MacCorkindale, Louis Gossett Jr., John Putch, Lea Thompson, P.H. Moriarty Director: Joe Alves Rated: PG Running Length: 99 minutes TMMM Score:
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Movie Review ~ Riddick
The Facts: Synopsis: Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick’s past. Stars: Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jordi Molla, Matt Nable, Katee Sackhoff, Bokeem
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Mid-Day Mini ~ Backdraft
The Facts: Synopsis: Two Chicago firefighter brothers who don’t get along have to work together while a dangerous arsonist is on the loose. Stars: Kurt Russell, William Baldwin, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn, Rebecca De Mornay, Donald Sutherland Director: Ron Howard Rated: R Running Length: 137 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: Backdraft was
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Mid-Day Mini ~ Erin Brockovich
The Facts: Synopsis: An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city’s water supply. Stars: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger Director: Steven Soderbergh Rated: R Running Length: 131 minutes TMMM Score: (8/10) Review: Though Roberts had been nominated twice
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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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