Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)

Title: Where the Crawdads Sing
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Olivia Newman
Written by: Lucy Alibar
Based on the novel by: Delia Owens
Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, Michael Hyatt, Sterling Macer, Jr., and David Strathairn
Release Date: 7/15/2022
Running Time: 125 minutes

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The story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lay within the marsh.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Scott, Steve, Javier, Beth, and Nathan for this submission

Nightmare Alley (2021)*

Title: Nightmare Alley
Rating: R
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Written by: Guillermo del Toro and Kim Morgan
Based on the novel by: William Lindsay Gresham
Starring: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman, Mary Steenburgen, and David Strathairn
Release Date: 12/17/2021
Running Time: 150 minutes

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When charismatic but down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) endears himself to clairvoyant Zeena (Toni Collette) and her has-been mentalist husband Pete (David Strathairn) at a traveling carnival, he crafts a golden ticket to success, using this newly acquired knowledge to grift the wealthy elite of 1940s New York society. With the virtuous Molly (Rooney Mara) loyally by his side, Stanton plots to con a dangerous tycoon (Richard Jenkins) with the aid of a mysterious psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) who might be his most formidable opponent yet.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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The background image slowly depicts the baby in the jar during the first part of the credits.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Special thanks to Alex for this submission

Nomadland (2020)

Title: Nomadland
Rating: R
Directed by: Chloé Zhao
Written by: Chloé Zhao
Based on the book by: Jessica Bruder
Starring: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, and Swankie
Release Date: 12/4/2020
Running Time: 108 minutes

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Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad. Nomadland features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern’s mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: Dedicated to the ones who had to depart.
See you down the road.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)*

Title: Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Michael Dougherty
Written by: Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields, and Max Borenstein
Starring: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Bradley Whitford, Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance, Thomas Middleditch, Aisha Hinds, O’Shea Jackson Jr., David Strathairn, Ken Watanabe, and Ziyi Zhang
Release Date: 5/31/2019
Running Time: 131 minutes

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The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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Many newspaper headlines that show the Titans try to help balance the nature are shown. We also see cave paintings foreshadowing Godzilla vs. King Kong.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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Col. Alan Jonah comes to people in Outpost 54, Isla de Mara, Mexico and took the beheaded head of King Ghidorah. Then he said “we’ll buy it”

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Note: Godzilla, King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Rodan are listed in the credits as Himself/Herself.

Memoriam: In memory of
Yoshimitsu Banno (1931-2017)
Haruo Nakajima (1929-2017)

Special thanks to Ivan for this submission

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Fast Color (2018)

Title: Fast Color
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Julia Hart
Written by: Julia Hart and Jordan Horowitz
Starring: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lorraine Toussaint, and David Strathairn
Release Date: 4/19/2019
Running Time: 100 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
A woman is forced to go on the run when her superhuman abilities are discovered. Years after having abandoned her family, the only place she has left to hide is home.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: For Bo

Special thanks to Gabe for this submission

American Pastoral (2016)

Title: American Pastoral
Rating: R
Directed by: Ewan McGregor
Written by: John Romano
Based on the novel by: Philip Roth
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Connelly, Dakota Fanning, Uzo Aduba and David Strathairn
Release Date: 10/28/2016
Running Time: 126 minutes

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American Pastoral follows an all American family across several decades, as their idyllic existence is shattered by social and political turmoil that will change the fabric of American culture forever. Ewan McGregor (Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Beginners) makes his directorial debut and stars as Seymour “Swede” Levov, a once legendary high school athlete who is now a successful businessman married to Dawn, a former beauty queen. But turmoil brews beneath the polished veneer of Swede’s life. When his beloved daughter, Merry, disappears after being accused of committing a violent act, Swede dedicates himself to finding her and reuniting his family. What he discovers shakes him to the core, forcing him to look beneath the surface and confront the chaos that is shaping the modern world around him: no American family will ever be the same.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The (2015)

<br /> Title: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Rating: PG
Director: John Madden
Writer: Ol Parker
Stars: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Dev Patel, David Strathairn, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup and Diana Hardcastle
Release Date: 3/6/2015
Running Time: 122 minutes

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As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only a single remaining vacancy – posing a rooming predicament for two fresh arrivals – Sonny pursues his expansionist dream of opening a second hotel.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Note: “At any age, life can be an adventure. Go for it at takepart.com/marigold2“

Good Baby, A (2000)

TITLE: A Good Baby

RELEASE DATE: 12/1/2000

RATING: NR

A young loner wandering the back roads of North Carolina comes across an abandoned baby. He immediately starts seeking the baby’s parents, but starts developing a bond with the child.

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During Credits? Yes

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The title character is just called “The Good Baby” which isn’t unusual because she is never given a name. However, further along in the credits there are “Additional Good Babies” listed presumably for the stand-ins. Also, when things like drivers, caterers, and animal wranglers are listed, there is a “Good Baby Wrangler,”

After Credits? Yes

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“No animals or babies were harmed in the making of this film.”

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Special thanks to Susan for this submission

Lincoln (2012)

TITLE: Lincoln

RELEASE DATE: 11/16/2012

RATING: PG-13

As the Civil War continues to rage, America’s president struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No