Jupiter Ascending is visually impressive with a messy script

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Movie: Jupiter Ascending   PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes Grade: A- for visually amazing               C- for story and dialogue In a Nutshell:  Wow.  Talk about sensory overload.  The special effects are amaze balls. I went with some friends to … Continued

The Seventh Son movie hits screens after a year of delays

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Movie:  The Seventh Son   PG-13, 2 hours Grade:  C+   In a Nutshell:   This heroic fantasy epic produced by Legendary Pictures hit movie theaters in France last month after almost a year’s worth of delays, but its United States … Continued

Superbowl Sunday Special movie review: When the Game Stands Tall

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In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I’d post a movie review about gridiron glory:     Movie Title:   When the Game Stands Tall PG, 1 hour 55 minutes Grade:  B In a Nutshell:  Inspired by a true football … Continued

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