Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Today’s report on Movies in the News:Booze is the next step in cinemas’ fight against flagging attendance. For decades, local and state laws prevented movie chains from offering alcoholic beverages in regular auditoriums. Only dine-in theaters could offer booze by … Continued
Movie Title: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter [Blu-ray] Grade: D Rating: R, 106 minutes In a Nutshell: This is the 6th and supposed final installment in the popular dystopian video game and movie franchise, featuring Milla Jovovich. It … Continued
Movie Title: The Edge of Seventeen Grade: B+ Rating: R, 98 minutes In a Nutshell: Hailee Steinfeld plays a completely self-absorbed teenager who has a hard time learning some of the most important lessons in life…that loving and caring … Continued
Movie Title: Silence Grade: A- Rating: R, 161 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on Shusaku Endo’s novel, legendary director Martin Scorsese offers a passionate look at faith and devotion, which he said was twenty years in the making. This is … Continued
Movie Title: Jackie Grade: B- Rating: R, 95 minutes In a Nutshell: This interesting look into the life of Jackie Kennedy features a stunning Natalie Portman, who deserves the Golden Globe nomination she received for Best Performance by an Actress … Continued
Movie Title: Manchester By The Sea Grade: B Rating: R, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: Casey Affleck delivers a powerful performance, mastering the art of subtlety. He recently won “Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama” … Continued
Movie Title: Split Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: James McAvoy thrills in this psychological horror story by M. Night Shyamalan, a director who knows how to take his time unfolding a story. This is the second … Continued
Movie Title: The Book of Love Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 107 minutes In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Bill Purple, this profanity-laced story is about death, love, insanity, and healing. Uplifting theme “Try something new. Be bold.” – Penny … Continued
Movie Title: Patriot’s Day Grade: B+ Rating: R, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: I love Boston. I’ve been there several times and would eagerly go there again tomorrow. It’s a modern city dripping in history. This powerful film offers … Continued
