Labor Day Chick Flick
Movie Title: Labor Day PG-13, 1 hour 50 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: First off, I was surprised that acclaimed director Jason Reitman didn’t release this film during Labor Day Instead, it quietly opened at the … Continued
The Giver asks great questions about life and free will
Movie Title: The Giver [HD] PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: If you haven’t read the best-selling young adult novel The Giverby Lois Lowry, you’ll understand the movie well enough, but also won’t know what you’re … Continued
The Hundred-Foot Journey is a Must-See for Foodies
Movie Title: The Hundred-Foot Journey Grade: A PG, 2 hours 2 minutes In a Nutshell: Mmmmm…..a must-see for foodies. I’m an instructor at the famous Le Cordon Bleu CulinarySchool and so, obviously, I love good food. (You could also … Continued
The Fault in Our Stars has very few faults
Movie Title: The Fault in Our Stars PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: I’m going to have to read this book. The movie is based on the #1 bestselling novel by John Green and … Continued
See Edge of Tomorrow Today
Movie Title: Edge of Tomorrow PG-13, 1 hour 53 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This is Groundhog Day on steroids! (I love that Bill Murray classic.) Add the uber-intense Tom Cruise and the beautiful Emily Blunt, along with flawed, … Continued
Is “Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return” worth the wait?
Movie Title: Legends of Oz PG, 1 hour 28 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: The talented Lea Michele from Glee brings to life a Dorothy who has returned to Oz to fight another … Continued
Vampire Academy now on DVD for those suffering Twilight withdrawals
The newest DVD to hit store shelves this week is: Movie Title: Vampire Academy PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: C- In a Nutshell: Juno meets Harry Potter meets Twilightmeets Mean Girls meets terrible movie. It could have … Continued
Heaven is for Real movie is simple and inspiring
Movie Title: Heaven Is for Real PG, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: This is a simple movie with a simple message, and yet it is very powerful. Perfectly timed for Easter, this faith-building film is based … Continued
Divergent movie review
Movie Title: Divergent Grade: B In a Nutshell: This planned trilogy is starting off with mixed reviews, despite its popular book by Veronica Roth. The Hunger Games and Twilight fans will enjoy another heroine who can kick butt and … Continued
Hunger Games: Catching Fire now out on DVD!
If you’re a Hunger Games fan, then you’ve probably already seen this, but if you haven’t, it’s now in stores on DVD for rental or purchase! Movie Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Grade: A In a Nutshell: This movie … Continued