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Little Women (2019)

Directed by: Greta Gerwig

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timpthee Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Louis Garrel, James Norton, Chris Cooper, Meryl Streep

Rated: PG for Thematic Elements and Brief Smoking

Running Time: 2 h 14 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Story Structure, Acting, Directing, Themes Cinematography, Production Design

WEAKNESSES: -

Little Women (2019)

December 30, 2019

Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel about the everyday adventures of the four March sisters.

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In Classic Literature, Comedy, Drama, Romance Tags Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timpthee Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Louis Garrel, James Norton, Chris Cooper, Meryl Streep, Greta Gerwig, PG
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The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Matthiew Amalric, Adrein Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Jude Law, Billy Murray, Edward Norton, Saoirse Ronan, Jason Schwartzman, Lea Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson

Rated: R for Language, Some Sexual Content and Violence

Running Time: 1 h 39 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Directing, Mis-En-Scene, Writing, Production Design, Characters, Story, Fun

WEAKNESSES: -

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

August 26, 2019

The adventures of the legendary concierge Gustave H at the famous Grand Budapest Hotel between the first and second World Wars. 

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In Adventure, Art House, Comedy, Coming of Age, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Thriller Tags Wes Anderson, Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Matthiew Amalric, Adrein Brody, Willem Dafoe, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Jude Law, Billy Murray, Edward Norton, Saoirse Ronan, Jason Schwartzman, Lea Seydoux, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, R, 5 Stars
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Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

Directed by: Josie Rourke

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Guy Pearce

Rated: R for Some Violence and Sexuality

Running Time: 2 h 4 m

TMM Score: 2 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Acting, Costumes

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Writing, Directing, Out of Place Themes

Mary Queen of Scots (2018)

March 1, 2019

An account of Mary Stuart’s relationship with Elizabeth I, Queen of England.

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In Adventure, Biographical, Crime, Drama, Epic, Romance, Thriller, War Tags Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, Jack Lowden, Guy Pearce, Josie Rourke, R, 2 Stars
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The Seagull (2018)

Directed by: Michael Mayer

Starring: Annette Bening, Saoirse Ronan, Corey Stoll, Elisabeth Moss

Rated: PG13

Running Time: 1h 38m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Acting, Writing

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, It's a Play

The Seagull (2018)

June 28, 2018

In this adaptation of the Anton Chekov an aging actress and her son, a rising writer, butt heads over their art, societal place, and choice of romantic interests. As a holiday by the lake unfolds so do their dysfunctions and fears.

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In Drama, Romance Tags Annette Bening, Saoirse Ronan, Corey Stoll, Elisabeth Moss, Michael Mayer, Adaptation, 2018, The Seagull, PG-13, 3 Stars
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On Chesil Beach (2017)

Directed by: Dominic Cooke

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle

Rated: R

Running Time: 1h 50m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5 (I liked it)

STRENGTHS: Acting, Cinematography, Interesting Subject Matter

WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Old Age Make Up

On Chesil Beach (2017)

June 12, 2018

Flo and Ed, newly married, arrive at their seaside hotel to celebrate their Honeymoon, but as their relationship’s history is unfolded and the moment of consumption draws near, the things left unsaid during their courtship cause them to question their marriage.

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In Drama, Romance Tags On Chesil Beach, 2017, Dominic Cooke, Saoirse Ronan, Billy Howle, R Rated, 3 Stars
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