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Zero Theorem (2013)

Directed By: Terry Gilliam

Starring: Christoph Waltz, Lucas Hedges, Mélanie Thierry, David Thewlis, Matt Damon, Tilda Swinton

Rated: R

Run Time: 1h 47m

TMM Score: 2 Stars

Strengths: Briefly Humorous

Weakness: Plot, Coherence, Resolution, Meandering

Zero Theorem (2013)

April 10, 2020

Qohen is a singularly minded omni-phobic computer operator who believes that the meaning of his life is just a phone call away if only he can keep Management’s constant demands for the Zero Theorem Proof off his back.

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In Drama, Fantasy, Sci Fi Tags Michael McDonald, Zero Theorem, 2013, 2 Stars, R Rated, Christoph Waltz, Lucas Hedges, Mélanie Thierry, David Thewlis, Matt Damon, Tilda Swinton, Terry Gilliam
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Snowpiercer (2013)

Directed by: Bong Joon Ho

Starring: Chris Evans, Kang-ho Song, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris, John Hurt, Octavia Spencer, Ewen Bremner, Alison Pill

Rated: R for Violence, Language and Drug Content

Running Time: 2 h 6 m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: World Building, Directing, Story, Themes, Fun, Pacing

WEAKNESSES: Sort of Messy

Snowpiercer (2013)

March 4, 2020

In a frozen post-apocalyptic world, the only survivors of humanity ride a train that travels around the world in an endless cycle.

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In Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci Fi, Thriller Tags Bong Joon-Ho, Chris Evans, Kang-ho Song, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris, John Hurt, Octavia Spencer, Ewen Bremner, Alison Pill, R, 4 Stars
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Okja (2017)

Directed By: Bong Joon-ho

Starring: Seo-hyun Ahn, Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Giancarlo Esposito, Jake Gyllenhaal, Steven Yeun, Lily Collins, Shirley Henderson

Rated: TV-MA

Run Time: 2h

TMM Score: 4 Stars

Strengths: Characters, Themes, World Building

Weakness: Pacing, Wildly Uneven Tone

Okja (2017)

February 27, 2020

When international food conglomerate, Mirando, genetically engineers a food source called Super Pigs, one little peasant girl is given one as part of a publicity stunt. Ten years later Mirando wants it back but Mija isn’t giving up on her friend, without a fight.

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In Adventure, Epic, Fantasy, Political, Sci Fi Tags Michael McDonald, Okja, 2017, Bong Joon-ho, Seo-hyun Ahn, Tilda Swinton, Paul Dano, Giancarlo Esposito, Jake Gyllenhaal, Steven Yeun, Lily Collins, Shirley Henderson, TV-MA, 4 Stars
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Trainwreck (2015)

Directed By: Judd Apatow

Starring: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, John Cena, Lebron James, Colin Quinn, Tilda Swinton

Rated: R

Run Time: 2h 5m

TMM Score: 4 Stars

Strengths: Humor, Use of Cameos, Strong Supporting Cast

Weakness: Length, a Couple Over Drawn Scenes

Trainwreck (2015)

February 25, 2020

Amy is a writer for a New York magazine who doesn’t believe in happily-ever-after but when she begins to have feelings for the subject of an article she is writing, she is confronted with her ideas about relationships and individualism.

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In Drama, Romance, Comedy, Sports Tags Michael McDonald, 4 Stars, R Rated, Trainwreck, 2015, Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson, John Cena, Lebron James, Colin Quinn, Tilda Swinton, Judd Apatow
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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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Adaptation (2002)

Directed By: Spike Jonze

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton, Brian Cox

Rated: R

Run Time: 1h 55m

TMM Score: 5 Stars

Strengths: Story, Acting

Weakness: None

Adaptation (2002)

August 23, 2019

A writer struggles to complete a screenplay which is based on a book which was based on an article which was based on an incident which had transcendental effect on the author.

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In Drama, Buddy Movies, Comedy Tags Michael McDonald, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton, Brian Cox, R Rated, 5 Stars, Adaptation, 2002
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Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Josh Brolin, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillian, Tessa Thompson, Bradley Cooper

Rated: PG-13 for Sequences of Science-Fi Violence and Action, and Some Language

Running Time: 3 h 1 m

TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Subversion of Expectations, Character Development, Humor, Special Effects

WEAKNESSES: Length, Pacing, Fan Service

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

April 26, 2019

The remaining Avengers fight to undo the events at the end of “Avengers: Infinity War”.

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In Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Epic, Fantasy, Sci Fi, Superhero, War, Thriller Tags Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillian, Tessa Thompson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chadwick Boseman, Tom Holland, Zoe Saldana, Evangeline Lilly, Rene Russo, Elisabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Tom Hiddleston, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, John Slattery, Tilda Swinton, Natalie Portman, Marisa Tomei, Jon Faverau, Taiki Waititi, Cobie Smolders, William Hurt, Winston Duke, Linda Cadellini, Frank Grillo, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin, Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Redford, Stan Lee, 3.5 Stars, 2019, PG-13
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Suspiria (2018)

Directed by: Luca Guadagnino

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, Chloe Grace-Moretz

Rated: R for Disturbing Content Involving Ritualistic Violence, Bloody Images and Graphic Nudity, and For Some Language Including Sexual References

Running Time: 2 h 32 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Directing, Writing, Story, Acting, Atmosphere, World Building

WEAKNESSES: Ending Might Not Work for Everyone

Suspiria (2018)

January 28, 2019

An American dancer travels to Berlin to join a mysterious dance troupe. 

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In Art House, Crime, Coming of Age, Drama, Epic, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Tags Dakota Johnson, Tilda Swinton, Mia Goth, Chloe Grace-Moretz
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