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Tag: Winona Ryder

Movie Review ~ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Synopsis: After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. Stars: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe,…
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September 6, 2024
Movie Review ~ Haunted Mansion (2023)

The Facts: Synopsis: A single mother and her son move into a New Orleans mansion, only to find that it isn’t quite as empty as expected. To combat the spirits, they hire a grieving widower who works as a ghost tour guide, a psychic, a priest, and a local historian to exorcise the spirits from…
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July 25, 2023
Movie Review ~ Gone in the Night (2022)

The Facts: Synopsis: When Kath and her boyfriend arrive at a remote cabin in the redwoods, they find a mysterious younger couple already there. After her boyfriend disappears with the young woman Kath becomes obsessed with finding an explanation.Stars: Winona Ryder, John Gallagher Jr., Owen Teague, Brianne Tju, Dermot MulroneyDirector: Eli HorowitzRated: RRunning Length: 90…
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July 14, 2022
Movie Review ~ The Iceman

Movie Review The Iceman 7/10 The Facts Synopsis: The true story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When finally arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor daughters have any clue about his real profession. Director: Ariel Vromen Stars: Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta, David Schwimmer, Robert Davi, Danny…
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January 4, 2014
Movie Review ~ Homefront

Movie Review Homefront 6/10 The Facts Synopsis: A former DEA agent moves his family to a quiet town, where he soon tangles with a local meth druglord. Director: Gary Fleder Stars: Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Frank Grillo, Izabela Vidovic Rated: R Running Length: 100 minutes Trailer Review: Here The Thoughts What…
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December 18, 2013
The Art of the Tease(rs) ~ Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)

Special Series · The Art of the Tease(rs) Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) 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 CliffsNotes version of the movie being advertised rather…
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November 20, 2013
The Silver Bullet ~ Homefront

Synopsis: A former DEA agent moves his family to a quiet town, where he soon tangles with a local meth druglord. Release Date: November 27, 2013 Thoughts: Just looking at the poster for this thriller you’d get the impression that this was merely another Jason Statham (Parker, The Expendables 2) beat-down movie. While the latter…
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September 17, 2013
Movie Review ~ Star Trek (2009)

Mid-Day Mini Star Trek (2009) 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father’s legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful, time-traveling Romulan creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time. Director: J.J. Abrams Stars: John Cho, Ben Cross, Bruce…
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May 20, 2013
Movie Review ~ Mermaids

Mid-Day Mini Mermaids 7.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: An unconventional single mother relocates with her two daughters to a small Massachusetts town in 1963, where a number of events and relationships both challenge and strengthen their familial bonds. Director: Richard Benjamin Stars: Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci, Michael Schoeffling Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 110…
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April 2, 2013
Movie Review ~ Frankenweenie (2012)

Movie Review Frankenweenie (2012) 8.5/10 The Facts Synopsis: Young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Voice Stars: Winona Ryder, Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Robert Capron, Conchata Ferrell Director: Tim Burton Rated: PG Running Length:…
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September 27, 2012