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The Descendants | Movie Review

19 March 201518 July 2023 ~ Garc ~ 1 Comment

Based on Kaui Hart Hemmings debut novel of the same name, The Descendants was adapted by Jim Rash (Community), Nat Faxon (Reno 911) and director Alexander Payne (Nebraska). The movie stars George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, & Amara Miller. Premise: A land baron tries to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is seriously injured in a … Continue reading The Descendants | Movie Review

The DUFF | Review

13 March 20154 February 2022 ~ Garc ~ 1 Comment

Based on a book by Kody Keplinger, adapted to the big screen by Josh A. Cagan and directed by Ari Sandel, The DUFF stars Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Alisson Janney & Ken Jeong. Premise: Bianca is a content high school senior whose world is shattered when she learns the student body knows her as ‘The … Continue reading The DUFF | Review

The DUFF | Trailer 3

Video ~ 18 February 201528 January 2020 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier more popular friends.

The DUFF | Trailer

Video ~ 7 February 201522 December 2018 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier more popular friends.

The Designated Ugly Fat Friend | Trailer 4

Video ~ 28 January 201528 January 2020 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier more popular friends.

Choices

Quote ~ 29 October 201419 September 2020 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

"When people have the freedom to choose, they choose wrong. Every time."Chief Elder, The Giver

The Giver | Movie Review

23 September 201418 July 2023 ~ Garc ~ 2 Comments

Starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, Alexander Skarsgard, Taylor Swift, Cameron Monaghan, Brendan Thwaites, and Odeya Rush. The Giver is directed by Phillip Noyce (Salt) and is based on Lois Lowry’s acclaimed novel. It depicts a seemingly perfect community, whose dark and deadly truths are discovered by a young member of the community. The Story: … Continue reading The Giver | Movie Review

The Giver by Lois Lowry | Book Review

Image ~ 2 September 201413 July 2023 ~ Garc ~ Leave a comment

The Giver is a novel by Lois Lowry, which was first published in 1993. The novel follows a young boy, Jonas, in a society that eliminated pain and conflicts by eradicating emotional depth from their lives. Jonas is apprehensive about an upcoming ceremony that will determine is “job” in the community. It might not be … Continue reading The Giver by Lois Lowry | Book Review

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