Posts tagged Kate Hudson
MOVIE REVIEW: Song Sung Blue

Hugh Jackman, showing off his guitar-plucking talent onscreen with his well-known golden pipes, is eminently qualified for a movie like Song Sung Blue. His musical theater roots made him a cinch to be the consummate frontman for this jukebox musical. The more impressive revelation is Kate Hudson, bringing her lifelong piano skills and singing voice back to the big screen alongside her best attempt at a Wisconsin squawk. There is zero fake-it-til-you-make-it cheating or shortcuts with these two, and their combined charisma is dynamite. 

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MOVIE REVIEW: Marshall

Can you learn about a popular band by listening to their B-sides instead of their greatest hits?  Can you get a sense of the brilliance within a writer from their early drafts and not their published masterpieces?  Can you spot the traits of a future Hall of Fame sports legend solely by their work in college or the minor leagues before the professional ranks?  The answer to each is quite likely the same: sometimes, but not always.  Tally one in the sometimes column for  Reginald Hudlin’s Marshall and its biographical podium choice.

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MOVIE REVIEW: Kung Fu Panda 3

“Kung Fu Panda 3” bursts at the seams with exuberant fun for your inner kid at heart.  The self-proclaimed “awesomeness” we have missed for too long returns with flair in every possible direction.  Its nimble combination of clever humor and endearing heart is undeniable.  This is a can’t-miss crowd pleaser that pulses with energy in all the right places.

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