Unbroken spotlights the strength of the human spirit
29 Dec 2014

Unbroken spotlights the strength of the human spirit

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 Movie:  Unbroken   PG-13, 2 hours 17 minutes Grade:  B+   In a Nutshell:  This is an inspiring, true story that features the strength of the human spirit against all odds.  Director Angelina Jolie was so taken with Lauren Hillenbrand’s … Continued

Into the Woods brews mixed messages for adults and children
26 Dec 2014

Into the Woods brews mixed messages for adults and children

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Movie:  Into the Woods PG, 2 hours 5 minutes   Grade: A-   In a Nutshell:  Once upon a time, there was a Broadway musical that Disney remade as a feature film for families. This deconstructed twist on some of … Continued

The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies satisfies the army of fans who want to see the final installment
23 Dec 2014

The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies satisfies the army of fans who want to see the final installment

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Movie:  THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES   PG-13, 2 hours 24 minutes Grade:  A-   In a Nutshell: Fans will be mostly satisfied with the way the end is handled and how introductions are made to step … Continued

Night at the Museum nods a fond farewell to fans, Robin Williams, and Mickey Rooney
21 Dec 2014

Night at the Museum nods a fond farewell to fans, Robin Williams, and Mickey Rooney

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Movie:  Night at the Museum 3 PG, 1 hour 30 minutes Grade: B   In a Nutshell:  If you’re a fan of this edutainment franchise, you’ll enjoy seeing some of your favorite characters again, as well as meeting a few new … Continued

The new Annie is just ok for a Redbox slumber party
21 Dec 2014

The new Annie is just ok for a Redbox slumber party

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Movie:  Annie  PG, 1 hour 58 minutes Grade: B   In a Nutshell:   In the midst of the current Sony hacking drama, the studio released a family-friendly film that is loosely based on the original comic strip by Harold Graycorny, … Continued

“Don’t let your people go” see this version of the Bible’s Exodus story
13 Dec 2014

“Don’t let your people go” see this version of the Bible’s Exodus story

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Movie:  Exodus: Gods and Kings PG-13, 2 hours 22 minutes   Grade: C for Could have been so much better   In a Nutshell:     Don’t “let your people go” and waste their hard-earned money on this.  How can a … Continued

Penguins of Madagascar is cute and cuddly enough to make you laugh out loud at least once
13 Dec 2014

Penguins of Madagascar is cute and cuddly enough to make you laugh out loud at least once

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Movie Title:  Penguins of Madagascar PG, 1 hour 32 minutes   Grade:  B   In a Nutshell: The zany, spy penguins from the Madagascar franchise finally got their own feature film, full of high-jinks and frivolity.  No matter what age … Continued

The Theory of Everything introduces a new Stephen Hawking to the universe
12 Dec 2014

The Theory of Everything introduces a new Stephen Hawking to the universe

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Movie: Theory of Everything PG-13, 2 hours 3 minutes   Grade:  A-   In a Nutshell:  The movie illustrates the romantic spark between the leads, as well as Stephen’s search for the spark that started the universe.   It explores the … Continued

The Good Lie uplifts and inspires with its profound simplicity
12 Dec 2014

The Good Lie uplifts and inspires with its profound simplicity

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Movie:  The Good Lie   PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes   Grade: A-   In a Nutshell:  It’s very touching to watch the lives of these “Lost Boys” (and girls) from Sudan unfold.  I wanted to adopt them all. It’s … Continued