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HALLOWEEN REVIEW

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Its been 40 years since Laurie Strode survived a vicious attack from crazed killer Michael Myers on Halloween night. Locked up in an institution, Myers manages to escape when his bus transfer goes horribly wrong. Laurie now faces a terrifying showdown when the masked madman returns to Haddonfield, Illinois – but this time, she’s ready for him. Halloween stars Jamie Lee Curtis reprising her role as Laurie Strode. The film co-stars Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, Virginia Gardner, Nick Castle, James Jude Courtney, Haluk Bilginer, Toby Huss, Jefferson Hall and Rhian Rees.   One of the most notable aspects of Halloween is the manner in which it feels like a natural sequel and evolution to the original way back in 1978. Comparisons in the way the movie sets itself up can be made to The Force Awakens . Not just the tone and story but the characters. As we meet Laurie Strode in Halloween we meet a woman who is wary, and battle hardened by her previous experience with

FIRST MAN REVIEW

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On the heels of their six-time Academy Award winning feature La La Land , Oscar winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for First Man , the riveting story of NASA’s mission to land a man on the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the years 1961 – 1969. A visceral, first person account, based on the book by James R. Hansen, the movie will explore the sacrifices and the cost – on Armstrong and on the nation- of one of the most dangerous missions in history. Written by Academy Award winner Josh Singer ( Spotlight ), the drama is produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen. First Man  co-stars Claire Foy, Corey Stoll, Pablo Schreiber, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Christopher Abbott and Ciaran Hinds. After the commercial and critical successes of Whiplash and La La Land  Damien Chazelle continues to show his extreme maturity as a filmmaker at the tender age of 33. Already an Oscar winner at 33, with First Man Chazelle is continuing his upward trend to make,