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New Trailer: The Lion King – Official Teaser Trailer #1

THE LION KING JULY 19, 2019 DIRECTED BY: JON FAVREAU Official Synopsis: From Disney Live Action, director Jon Favreau’s all-new “The Lion King” journeys to the African savanna where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to … Read More New Trailer: The Lion King – Official Teaser Trailer #1

New Trailer: Mary Magdalene – Official Trailer #1

MARY MAGDALENE Synopsis: “Mary Magdalene” is conceived to be an authentic and humanistic portrait of one of the most enigmatic and misunderstood spiritual figures in history. The biblical biopic tells the story of Mary (Mara), a young woman in search of a new way of living. Constricted by the hierarchies of the day, Mary defies her traditional family to join a new social movement … Read More New Trailer: Mary Magdalene – Official Trailer #1

New Trailer: Sherlock Gnomes – Official Trailer #1

SHERLOCK GNOMES Synopsis: After a string of garden gnome disappearances in London, Gnomeo & Juliet look to legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes to solve the case of their missing friends and family. Starring: James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mary J. Blige, and Johnny Depp Directed By: John Stevenson Release Date: March 23, 2018 Studio: Paramount Pictures

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2014 Oscars Challenge: [36] 12 Years A Slave – Nine Nominations

Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen and Anthony Katagas “12 Years A Slave” is the film that will be remembered from 2013. It does matter if this wins or “Gravity” wins or even “American Hustle”. What matters is that this film explored the nature of history and of slavery unlike any film before its time, from a black director who makes an … Read More 2014 Oscars Challenge: [36] 12 Years A Slave – Nine Nominations

Quick Review: 12 Years A Slave (2013)

12 YEARS A SLAVE BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLOCTOBER 27, 2013 There’s no getting around it, “12 Years A Slave” is an intense journey of a free man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the 1800s. Directed by the ever incredible Steve McQueen (“Hunger” and “Shame”), the film has a rich, emotional foundation that McQueen thrives in, with lingering close-ups and uncomfortably long takes. … Read More Quick Review: 12 Years A Slave (2013)

Movie Review: Salt (2010)

SALT BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLAUGUST 17, 2010 Angelina Jolie is stunning. What more can you say? A woman that can leap from moving truck to moving truck yet remain a gorgeous and arousing courtesan contains a unique endowment. Atop the exhilarating abilities of Jolie, attach a well-conceived sleeper cell espionage thriller and the talent pours from the woodwork. “Salt” is a peculiar mixture of three … Read More Movie Review: Salt (2010)