The Greatest Showman features joyful dancing and infectious songs

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Movie Title:    The Greatest Showman Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: I’m obsessed with this movie and the soundtrack.  Critics originally started ripping this musical movie to shreds, making me wonder if I saw the same film … Continued

Is the movie Ferdinand appropriate for kids?

Movie Title:    Ferdinand Grade:   B Rating: PG, 1 hour 46 minutes In a Nutshell: I lived in Spain for a couple of years in my 20’s, so I was curious to see Blue Sky Studio and 20th Century Fox would … Continued

MeshugaNutcracker just might be your new holiday tradition

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Movie Title:  MeshugaNutcracker Grade:   A Rating: G, 2 hours 11 minutes (including an entertaining 15 minute intermission). In a Nutshell: Fathom Events brings stage productions and other special events to theaters across the country for limited release.    For the … Continued

Just Getting Started never quite gets started

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Movie Title:    JUST GETTING STARTED Grade:   D Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 31 minutes In a Nutshell:   With a promising beginning, this lazy comedy just doesn’t get started.   It’s a disappointing waste of talent and time. Surprisingly, this is the first … Continued

The Man Who Invented Christmas delivers a meaningful Christmas spirit

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Movie Title:  The Man Who Invented Christmas Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 104 minutes In a Nutshell:   I admit it.  I loved this movie, because I’m an author.   I have a particular fondness for movies that peel back the curtains on … Continued

Coco celebrates family and honors heritage

Movie Title:  Coco (Theatrical Verision) Grade:  A Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell:  Soooo adorable and meaningful.  This extremely vibrant, colorful animation by Pixar has heart, visually stunning effects, and celebrates a wonderfully rich Mexican culture that … Continued

Daddy’s Home 2 mixes laughter with love

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Movie Title:    Daddy’s Home 2 Grade:  B Rating: PG-13,  1 hour, 40 minutes In a Nutshell: “We’re back with more daddies!” says Will Ferrell’s character, easily the tag-line for this movie. It’s a funny sequel that also has some touching, … Continued

A Bad Moms Christmas is just bad

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Movie Title:   A Bad Moms Christmas [Blu-ray] Grade: F Rating: R, 1 hour 44 minutes of torture In a Nutshell:  It’s bad. There are moms.  And it’s Christmas. I’m a mom, but CLEARLY I’m not the target audience for … Continued