Pulp Fiction (1994)

Directed by: Quentin Tarantino

Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Eric Stoltz, Christopher Walken, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Maria de Medeiros

Rated: R for Strong Graphic Violence and Drug Use, Pervasive Strong Language and Some Sexuality

Running Time: 2 h 34 m

TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Stories, Characters, Influence

WEAKNESSES: -

Pulp Fiction (1994)

July 25, 2019

A series of violent and redemptive stories that intertwine the lives of LA mobsters, drug dealers, bandits and a boxer.

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Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Directed by: Zack Snyder

Starring: Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Mekhi Phifer, Ty Burrell

Rated: R for Pervasive Strong Horror Violence and Gore, Language and Sexuality

Running Time: 1 h 50 m

TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Practical Effects, Zombie Stuff

WEAKNESSES: Anytime the Characters Talk

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

October 12, 2018

During a zombie outbreak, a group of survivors team up in a mall.

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Jacob's Ladder (1990)

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Tim Robbins, Elizabeth Pena, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Jason Alexander

Rated: R

Running Time: 1 h 53 m

TMM Score: 4.5 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Writing, Acting, Atmosphere, Effects

WEAKNESSES: -

Jacob's Ladder (1990)

October 4, 2018

A Vietnam veteran struggles to maintain his sanity as he’s bombarded with delusions that might be the result of something that happened while he fought in the war.

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Directed by: J.J. Abrams

Starring: Tom Cruise, Phillip Seymore Hoffman, Michelle Monaghan, Ving Rhames, Billy Crudup, Laurence Fishburne, Kerri Russell, Maggie Q, Simon Pegg, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Rated: PG13

Running Time: 2h 6m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Set Pieces, Villain

WEAKNESSES: A Little Cheesy

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

July 24, 2018

Once again, Ethan Hunt must track down a criminal mastermind and root out a secret betrayer within the IMF ranks, this time, before his wife pays the ultimate price.

Mission: Impossible(1996)

Directed by: Brian De Palma

Starring: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Beart, Henry Czerny

Rated: PG-13

Running Time: 1h 50m

TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5

STRENGTHS: Directorial Vision, Atmosphere, Set Pieces

WEAKNESSES: Feels Dated at Times, Is a Real Slam to Fans of The Show

Mission: Impossible (1996)

July 23, 2018

When Ethan Hunt’s team of secret agent’s are all betrayed he is the only one left for his superiors to blame and to track down the real traitor.

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