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Movie Review – Sing (2016)

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Sing, 2016. Directed by Garth Jennings. Featuring the voice talents of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Seth MacFarlane, Taron Egerton, Peter Serafinowicz, Tori Kelly, Garth Jennings, Rhea Perlman, Nick Kroll, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Saunders, Nick Offerman, Leslie Jones, and Adam Buxton. SYNOPSIS: Set in a world of anthropomorphic animals, a failing theatre owner attempts to turn things around by hosting a singing/talent competition. In a part […]

Holmes & Watson adds Rebecca Hall, Kelly Macdonald and more to cast

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It’s been known for a few months now that Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly will appear onscreen together in starring roles for the first time since 2008’s Step Brothers for 2018’s comedic Sherlock Holmes adaptation, Holmes & Watson, but now, according to Deadline, Sony and the creative team behind the picture are beginning to round […]

Ralph Fiennes and Hugh Laurie join Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly in Holmes and Watson

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THR is reporting that Ralph Fiennes and Hugh Laurie have signed on to the cast of Holmes and Watson, the latest collaboration between Talladega Nights and Step Brothers stars Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly. Details of Fiennes and Laurie’s characters are being kept under wraps, but the site reports that the duo “will slip […]

Movie Review – When Marnie Was There (2014)

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When Marnie Was There, 2014. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi. Featuring the voice talents of Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura and Hana Sugisaki (Japanese)/Hailee Steinfield, John C. Reilly and Geena Davis (English).   SYNOPSIS: A troubled teen finds peace in a beach-side town and a mysterious new friend, Marnie… Studio Ghibli likes to take us on a journey. Whether we are […]

Jake Gyllenhaal joins Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly in The Sisters Brothers

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Nocturnal Animals star Jake Gyllenhaal has signed on to appear in Jacques Audiard’s (Dheepan) English-language debut The Sisters Brothers, where he’ll appear alongside Joaquin Phoenix (Inherent Vice) and John C. Reilly (Guardians of the Galaxy). Variety reports that the film, which is based upon Patrick deWitt’s novel, takes place in Oregon in 1851 and follows […]

Second Opinion – The Little Hours (2017)

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The Little Hours. 2017. Written and Directed by Jeff Baena Starring Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Kate Micucci, Aubrey Plaza, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, Jemima Kirke, Adam Pally, Paul Weitz, Jon Gabrus, Lauren Weedman, Paul Reiser, and Nick Offerman. SYNOPSIS: A young servant fleeing from his master takes refuge at a convent full […]

Movie Review – Sing (2016)

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Sing, 2016. Written and Directed by Garth Jennings. Featuring the voice talents of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Jennifer Saunders, Peter Serafinowicz, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, Nick Offerman, Beck Bennett, Garth Jennings, and Jennifer Hudson. SYNOPSIS: A koala named Buster Moon has one […]

Movie Review – The Lobster (2015)

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The Lobster, 2015. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Lea Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, John C. Reilly, Jessica Barden, Ashley Jensen, and Angeliki Papoulla. SYNOPSIS: In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in […]

Movie Review – Entertainment (2015)

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Entertainment, 2015. Directed by Rick Alverson. Starring Gregg Turkington, John C. Reilly, Amy Seimetz, Tye Sheridan, Lotte Verbeek, and Michael Cera. SYNOPSIS: En route to meet his estranged daughter and attempting to revive his dwindling career, a broken, aging comedian plays a string of dead-end shows in the Mojave desert. “I heard a joke once: […]

Movie Review – The Lobster (2015)

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The Lobster, 2015. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Jessica Barden, Olivia Colman, Ashley Jensen, Ariane Labed, Angeliki Papoulia, John C. Reilly, Léa Seydoux, Michael Smiley, Ben Whishaw and Roger Ashton-Griffiths SYNOPSIS: In a dystopian hotel, recently-separated David (Colin Farrell) has 45 days to find a partner, before he turns into a lobster. To any other species, humans are funny creatures. The Lobster takes our […]