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Tag: Warner Brothers

Movie Review ~ The Color Purple (2023)

The Facts: Synopsis: A musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel about the life-long struggles of an African-American woman living in the South during the early 1900sStars: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl MpasiDirector: Blitz BazawuleRated: PG-13|Running Length: 140 minutesTMMM Score: (5/10)Review: Released in 1982, Alice Walker’s…
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December 21, 2023
Movie Review ~ Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

The Facts: Synopsis: Aquaman is forced to protect Atlantis and his loved ones from devastation after an ancient power is unleashed by Black Manta obtaining the cursed Black Trident.Stars: Jason Momoa, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Amber Heard, Indya Moore, Dolph Lundgren, Randall Park, Vincent Regan, Martin Short, Jani Zhao, Temuera Morrison, Pilou…
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December 21, 2023
Movie Review ~ Wonka

The Facts: Synopsis: With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers.Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Keegan-Michael Key, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Mathew Baynton, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Carter, Tom Davis, Olivia Colman, Hugh…
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December 14, 2023
31 Days to Scare ~ The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

The Facts: Synopsis: Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives.Stars: Jack Nicholson, Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon, Veronica Cartwright, Richard Jenkins, Keith Jochim, Carel StruyckenDirector: George MillerRated: RRunning Length: 118 minutesTMMM Score: (9/10)Review: In 1988, renting a movie…
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October 28, 2023
Movie Review ~ Meg 2: The Trench

The Facts: Synopsis: A research team encounters multiple threats while exploring the ocean’s depths, including a malevolent mining operation. Stars: Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Shuya Sophia Cai, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, Cliff Curtis, Page Kennedy, Sienna Guillory, Melissanthi Mahut, Whoopie Van Raam, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Felix Mayr Director: Ben Wheatley Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 116…
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August 5, 2023
Movie Review ~ The Flash

The Facts: Synopsis: Barry Allen uses his super speed to change the past, but his attempt to save his family creates a world without superheroes, forcing him to race for his life to save the future.Stars: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Traue, Michael KeatonDirector: Andy MuschiettiRated: PG-13Running…
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June 16, 2023
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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February 21, 2023
Movie Review ~ Black Adam

The Facts: Synopsis: Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods, Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice in the modern world.Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Quintessa Swindell, Bodhi Sabongui, Pierce BrosnanDirector: Jaume…
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October 21, 2022
What’s In a Logo? (Revisited)

All the way back in 2012 when I started this site, one of the first non-review posts I made was a fairly nerdy one…and I’m going to revisit it here today. I love a logo. As much as fancy CGI or elaborate production design will make me ‘Oooo’ and ‘ahhh’, I will often get the…
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July 29, 2022
Movie Review ~ DC League of Super-Pets

The Facts: Synopsis: When the Justice League is captured, Superman’s Labrador forms a team of shelter pets who were given superpowers to save his owner and Superman’s friends.Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer, Natasha Lyonne, Diego Luna, Thomas Middleditch, Ben Schwartz, Keanu ReevesDirector: Jared SternRated: PGRunning Length: 100 minutesTMMM Score:…
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July 26, 2022