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Movie Review: The Night Listener (2004)

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Synopsis: Gabriel Noone is a successful gay radio talk show host but is in a funk because of relationship problems. He gets a bit of a boost when he talks over the phone to a dying 14-year-old fan who is about to publish an emotional book about his troubled past. However, when Gabriel begins to doubt the boy really exists, he becomes obsessed with finding proof. Who's in it? The movie stars Robin Williams, Toni Collette , Rory Culkin, Joe Morton and Bobby Cannavale. Review: Robin Williams was a comedy legend, but I've always thought he was equally as good in dramatic roles. So, when I came across The Night Listener again and realized it had been a long while since I last watched it, I decided to give it another try.  I wasn't disappointed. Williams brings a lot to the role of Gabriel Noone. It's a character that needs believable emotion and he pulls it off perfectly, with just the right mixture of over-the-top while not reaching a point it is too much. What really wo...

Movie Review: Little Monsters (1989)

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Synopsis: Already frustrated because his constantly-fighting parents decided to move to a new town, Brian finds himself blamed for a series of things he did not do. When his little brother claims the acts of sabotage were caused by a monster living under his bed, Brian doesn't believe him, accepts a challenge to switch rooms and is proven wrong. He befriends the monster,  Maurice, and is invited to visit the monster's world. What Brian doesn't know is his new friendship is putting him in danger of becoming a monster himself. Who's in it? The movie stars Fred Savage , Howie Mandel , Daniel Stern , Margaret Whitton and Ben Savage . Review: Things have been a bit hectic the past few weeks and, as a result of that, we haven't been having as many family movie nights as we usually do. Since my daughters had off from school yesterday and today, we were finally able to find some time to do that and, after looking at a few other options, I picked out this film. ...