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Disappearance at Lake Elrod – Film Review

Posted on October 31, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Lauren Fash Writer: Lauren Fash and Susan Graham Starring: Robyn Lively, Shanola Hampton, Michael Trucco, Bethany Anne Lind, Judith Ivey, Kerry Cahill, and Cece King Rating: ★★★½ Disappearance at Lake Elrod is a mystery thriller. Charlie’s (Robyn Lively) daughter … Continue reading →

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Antlers – Film Review

Posted on October 30, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Scott Cooper Writers: C. Henry Chaisson, Nick Antosca, and Scott Cooper, Starring: Kerri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas, Graham Greene, Scott Haze, Rory Cochrane, and Amy Madigan Rating: ★★★½ 2021 is the year that just keeps on giving … Continue reading →

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Poltergeist (2015) – A decent remake that doesn’t capture the magic of the original – Film Review

Posted on October 29, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Gil Kenan Writer: David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jane Adams, Jared Harris, Saxon Sharbino, Kyle Catlett, and Kennedi Clements Rating: ★★½ The original Poltergeist is one of the great horror films ever made. Next year it will … Continue reading →

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Edgar Wright’s Films Ranked

Posted on October 29, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

With the outstanding Last Night in Soho arriving in cinemas, I thought it was a good time to look back at Wright’s films. For this list I won’t be including A Fistful of Fingers of The Sparks Brothers, because I … Continue reading →

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The Courier – An Instant Classic Spy Story – DVD Review

Posted on October 28, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Dominic Cooke Written By:  Ton O’Connor Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Rachel Brosnahan, Jessie Buckley and Angus Wright Rating: ★★★★ It’s hard to imagine for younger generations that not that long ago there was a real threat that humanity … Continue reading →

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