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‘Seriously Red’ Movie Review

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“Seriously Red” is the latest Dolly Parton movie that doesn’t star Dolly Parton. And, like 2017’s “Dumplin’”, it’s also not a biopic on the iconic singer. Instead, this is a story of a diehard Australian Dolly fan, who’s inspired to take her fandom to the next level. Aussie writer/actress Krew Boylan stars as Raylene (a.k.a. […]
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’80 For Brady’ Movie Review

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When I first heard about “80 For Brady”, one thought crossed my mind (along with, as a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, why would anyone want to make a movie about Tom Brady?): Is this concept based on a true story? And I learned the answer is Yes – sort of. Five Massachusetts women of a […]
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‘Maybe I Do’ Movie Review

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“Maybe I Do” stars six celebrated actors, paired-up in three groupings: – Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon (who previously co-starred together in “Shall We Dance?” and “Arbitrage”) play the older couple involved in an affair, which is now in its fourth month. – Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey (leads in 2020 Netflix rom-com “Holidate”) play […]
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‘When You Finish Saving the World’ Movie Review

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“When You Finish Saving the World” premiered at Sundance in January 2022. Even with the pedigrees of star Julianne Moore, writer/director Jesse Eisenberg and producer Emma Stone, A24 decided to hold onto the film for an entire year before releasing it. Would it have made some noise this awards season if A24 had even given […]
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