The Muppets Release Date: November 23, 2011 Director: James Bobin Writers: Jim Henson (characters), Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller (screenplay) Stars: Amy Adams, Jason Segel and Chris Cooper MPAA Rating: PG HoboTrashcan’s Rating: There have been a number of Muppet films to come along in the post-Jim Henson era, but none of them have been…

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The Descendants Release Date: November 23, 2011 Director: Alexander Payne Writers: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash (screenplay), Kaui Hart Hemmings (novel) Stars:George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Amara Miller MPAA Rating: R HoboTrashcan’s Rating: The Descendants is an odd film that isn’t quite sure what it wants to be. It’s too lighthearted and comedic…

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