Thursday, April 18, 2024

Tag: Samuel L. Jackson

Argylle (2024)*

Title: Argylle
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Written by: Jason Fuchs
Starring: Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Bryan Cranston, Catherine O’Hara, Dua Lipa, Ariana DeBose, John Cena, and Samuel L. Jackson
Release Date: 2/2/2024
Running Time: 139 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

The greater the spy, the bigger the lie.

Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard), the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly’s fictional books—which center on secret agent Argylle and his mission to unravel a global spy syndicate—begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Memoriam: In Memory of
Brad Allan
“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.”

Special thanks to Tony, Javier, and Frank for this submission


Marvels, The (2023)*

Title: The Marvels
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Nia DaCosta
Written by: Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik
Starring: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Seo-Jun Park, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and Samuel L. Jackson
Release Date: 11/10/2023
Running Time: 105 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as “The Marvels.”


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Dedication/Memoriam: IN LOVING MEMORY OF

JAMIE CHRISTOPHER

MARK CHERRINGTON

MARIANA IVANOVA

Special thanks to Frank and Michael for this submission


Kill Room, The (2023)

Title: The Kill Room
Rating: R
Directed by: Nicol Paone
Written by: Jonathan Jacobson
Starring: Uma Thurman, Joe Manganiello, and Samuel L. Jackson
Release Date: 9/29/2023
Running Time: 98 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A hitman, his boss, an art dealer and a money-laundering scheme that accidentally turns the assassin into an overnight avant-garde sensation, one that forces her to play the art world against the underworld.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Tony and Frank for this submission


Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)*

Title: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
Rating: PG
Directed by: Chris Bailey, Mark Koetsier, and Rob Minkoff
Written by: Ed Stone, Nate Hopper, and Mel Brooks
Starring: Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi, Gabriel Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh, Kylie Kuioka, Cathy Shim, and Samuel L. Jackson
Release Date: 7/15/2022
Running Time: 97 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A down-on-his-luck hound Hank (Michael Cera) finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain’s (Ricky Gervais) evil plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant teacher (Samuel L. Jackson) to train him, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day. The only problem… cats hate dogs!


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Special thanks to Michael for this submission


Protege, The (2021)

Title: The Protege
Rating: R
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Written by: Richard Wenk
Starring: Michael Keaton, Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robert Patrick
Release Date: 8/20/2021/strong>
Running Time: 109 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world’s most skilled contract killer. But when Moody – the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival – is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer (Michael Keaton) whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves even tighter.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Alex and Ernest for this submission


Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, The (2021)*

Title: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard
Rating: R
Directed by: Patrick Hughes
Written by: Tom O’Connor, Brandon Murphy, and Phillip Murphy
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, Frank Grillo, Caroline Goodall, Rebecca Front, Gabriella Wright, Alice McMillan, Kristofer Kamiyasu, Tom Hopper, Blake Ritson, and Richard E. Grant
Release Date: 6/16/2021
Running Time: 99 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds) and hitman Darius Kincaid (Samuel L. Jackson) – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius’s even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid (Salma Hayek). As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman (Antonio Banderas). Joining in the fun and deadly mayhem is Morgan Freeman as…well, you’ll have to see.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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Special thanks to Tony, Frank, and Michael for this submission


Spiral (2021)

Title: Spiral (aka. Spiral: From the Book of Saw)
Rating: R
Directed by: Darren Lynn Bousman
Written by: Josh Stolberg and Pete Goldfinger
Starring: Chris Rock, Max Minghella, Marisol Nichols, and Samuel L. Jackson
Release Date: 5/21/2021
Running Time: 93 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A criminal mastermind unleashes a twisted form of justice in Spiral, the terrifying new chapter from the book of Saw. Working in the shadow of his father, an esteemed police veteran (Samuel L. Jackson), brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks (Chris Rock) and his rookie partner (Max Minghella) take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Michael and Tony for this submission


Banker, The (2020)*

Title: The Banker
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: George Nolfi
Written by: Brad Kane, Niceole R. Levy, George Nolfi, David Lewis Smith, and Stan Younger
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, and Samuel L. Jackson
Release Date: 3/20/2020
Running Time: 120 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

In the 1960s two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Dedication: For KC

Special thanks to Gabe and Frank for this submission


Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Title: Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: George Lucas
Written by: George Lucas
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits, Anthony Daniels, and Christopher Lee
Release Date: 5/19/2005
Running Time: 140 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power — and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Gabe for this submission


Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002)

Title: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
Rating: PG
Directed by: George Lucas
Written by: George Lucas and Jonathan Hales
Starring: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Ian McDiarmid, Temuera Morrison, and Jimmy Smits
Release Date: 5/16/2002
Running Time: 142 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot that could change the galaxy forever.


Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Gabe for this submission


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