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Tag: Woody Allen

  • Movie Review ~ Kaye Ballard: The Show Goes On!

    The Facts: Synopsis: From big bands to Broadway, radio to recordings and television to the big screen, Kaye Ballard did it all in a career that spanned eight decades. Stars: Kaye Ballard, Joy Behar, Carol Burnett, Ann-Margret, Woody Allen, Michael Feinstein, Rex Reed, Jerry Stiller, Carol Channing, Harold Prince Director: Dan Wingate Rated: NR Running

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  • Movie Review ~ Wonder Wheel

    The Facts: Synopsis: On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife. Stars: Kate Winslet, Juno Temple, Justin Timberlake, Debi Mazar, Max Casella, James Belushi Director: Woody Allen Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 101 minutes Trailer Review: Here TMMM Score: (5/10) Review: When I first

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Wonder Wheel

    Synopsis: On Coney Island in the 1950s, a lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator and his beleaguered wife. Release Date: December 1, 2017 Thoughts: Round and round he goes and where he stops, nobody knows because there’s a certain element of surprise each year as the release date for the next Woody

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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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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Irrational Man

    Synopsis: On a small town college campus, a philosophy professor in existential crisis gives his life new purpose when he enters into a relationship with his student. Release Date:  July 24, 2015 Thoughts: As sure as blockbuster movies come out each summer, so does the latest offering from director Woody Allen (who last appeared onscreen

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  • Movie Review ~ Magic in the Moonlight

    The Facts: Synopsis: A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue. Stars: Eileen Atkins, Colin Firth, Marcia Gay Harden, Hamish Linklater, Simon McBurney, Emma Stone, Jacki Weaver, Erica Leerhsen, Catherine McCormack, Paul Ritter, Jeremy Shamos Director: Woody Allen Rated: PG-13 Running Length: 97 minutes

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Magic in the Moonlight

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG71z-AP524 Synopsis: A romantic comedy about an Englishman brought in to help unmask a possible swindle. Personal and professional complications ensue. Release Date: July 25, 2014 Thoughts: My thoughts and feelings about writer/director Woody Allen’s personal troubles aside, it’s hard to deny that he had a most impressive 2013 with the slam-dunk of Blue Jasmine. Not only was

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  • Movie Review ~ Fading Gigolo

    The Facts: Synopsis: Fioravante decides to become a professional Don Juan as a way of making money to help his cash-strapped friend, Murray. With Murray acting as his “manager”, the duo quickly finds themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money. Stars: John Turturro, Woody Allen, Liev Schreiber, Sofia Vergara, Sharon Stone, Vanessa

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  • Oscar Predictions 2014

    Hello! Well, though I always find it difficult to nail down my Oscar selections pre-nomination day because I feel like I’m somehow cosmically jinxing  potential favorites, I’m taking part in The 2014 Oscar Contest over at Film Actually because…well…it’s just the right thing to do 🙂 This being a contest and all I threw in

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  • The Silver Bullet ~ Fading Gigolo

    Synopsis: Fioravante decides to become a professional Don Juan as a way of making money to help his cash-strapped friend, Murray. With Murray acting as his “manager”, the duo quickly find themselves caught up in the crosscurrents of love and money. Release Date:  April 18, 2014 Thoughts: Making a rare appearance in front of the

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