Krampus spreads creepy Christmas cheer

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Movie:    Krampus   Rating:   PG-13   Grade:   B   In a Nutshell:    Described as a comedy horror, “Silent Night, Deadly Night” is what this movie offers to those who are interested in a more ominous Christmas story than the traditional … Continued

Victor Frankenstein features spit and stitches

Movie:    Victor Frankenstein   Rating:    PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes   Grade:   C-   In a Nutshell:    “You know this story….” Says the narrator (Igor),  except that this version isn’t as good as others we’ve seen before. The twist is … Continued

The Good Dinosaur is good, not great

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Movie:    The Good Dinosaur   Rating:    PG   Grade:   B   In a Nutshell:    This is Pixar’s second release this year after the huge hit “Inside Out”.   It’s not their best film, but it’s still very sweet. Don’t get me … Continued

Secret In Their Eyes has satisfying and creepy double twist at the end

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Movie:    Secret in their Eyes   Rating:    PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes   Grade:   B-   In a Nutshell:   The source material is an Argentine crime thriller that won an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 2009.  (“El Secreto … Continued

My All American hits football, faith, and family

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Movie:     My All American   Rating:    PG, 1 hour 58 minutes   Grade:   B+   In a Nutshell:    This tale of gridiron glory is a true story that will inspire you and cause you to shed some tears, as … Continued

Peanuts movie is like visiting an old friend

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Movie:     The Peanuts Movie   Rating:    G, 1 hour 32 minutes   Grade:   B+   In a Nutshell:    How wonderful that a whole new generation is being introduced to the lovable Peanuts.    Hollywood did this one right: they kept … Continued

Love the Coopers mixes a little bit of humor with a lot of family tension

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Movie:    Love the Coopers   Rating:    PG-13   Grade:   B-   In a Nutshell:    Timed perfectly for the holidays, the talented cast gets slogged down with a sappy and predictable script that mixes a little bit of humor with a … Continued

Spectre is nice addition to James Bond franchise

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Movie:    Spectre   Rating:    PG-13, 2 hours 30 minutes   Grade:   B+   In a Nutshell:    When I first heard that actor Daniel Craig recently admitted he never wanted to play James Bond again, I have to admit I … Continued

Join the Peanuts at a theater near you

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As the new Peanuts movie nears its Big Screen debut this weekend, theaters across the country are setting out cute advertisement standees that feature Snoopy and the other characters.  Be sure to visit the theater close to you and join … Continued