Hollywood movie fun facts

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I absolutely love watching movies.  You probably do too if you’re reading this blog! Here are some fun facts about the silver screen that I thought you’d get a kick out of: 1. Originally, the term “movies” did not mean … Continued

Strange Magic is a bit strange

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Movie:  Strange Magic   PG , 1 hour 39 minutes Grade:  B-   In a Nutshell:   This fanciful animation features music from the past six decades in a whimsical search for true love inspired by Shakespeare’s William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer … Continued

2015 Oscar nominations announced

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The star-studded movie award season has begun with Hollywood’s biggest night just around the corner.  The nominations for the 2015 Oscars have just been announced.  Here they are: Best Picture “American Sniper” Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper … Continued

Paddington’s warmth and charm make it from paper to the silver screen

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Movie:  Paddington   PG, 1 hour 35 minutes Grade: B+   In a Nutshell: This family-friendly tale begins with an amusing background story that sets the humor and tone for the film, which is based on the popular children’s books … Continued

Golden Globes 2015 winners announced

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I really, really love watching movies.  I even love watching award shows about movies!    So, here are this year’s winners from the: 2015 Golden Globes   MOTION PICTURES Best Drama WINNER: “Boyhood” “Foxcatcher” “The Imitation Game” “Selma” “The Theory of … Continued

The Imitation Game is the real deal

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Movie:  The Imitation Game   Grade: A   PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell:  Two words:  Benedict Cumberbatch Endless are the movies about WWII that are thought-provoking, inspiring, heartbreaking, and touching.  This is definitely one of them.  I’m … Continued

TAK3N: Should you take it or leave it?

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Movie:  Taken 3  or as it’s advertised, TAK3N PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes   Grade:  C   In a Nutshell: ·         Liam Neeson is forever tough and gruff with lines like “Try anything funny and they’ll kill you.  And if they … Continued

Selma movie honors MLK and the Civil Rights Movement in a timely, sobering manner

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Movie:   Selma   Grade:  A   Rating: PG-13   In a Nutshell:  This is a sobering film to watch, and especially now as so many racist clashes have been occurring around the country.  It’s not only a historic memorial, but … Continued

Big Eyes gets my big applause

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  Big Eyes PG-13, 1 hour 46 minutes Grade:  A-   In a Nutshell:   Big Eyes is an EYE OPENING biopic about the pop art of Margaret Keane, as well as a social commentary of the male dominance of the … Continued