Thor hammers into our hearts with entertaining humor and action

Movie Title:   Thor: Ragnarok Grade:  A Rating: PG-13, 130 minutes In a Nutshell:  Count them…17!  Thor: Ragnarok is the 17th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  New Zealand director Taika Waititi directs this super colorful, funny superhero movie presented … Continued

Kingsman Golden Circle is crazy, over-the-top entertainment

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Movie Title:   Kingsman: The Golden Circle Grade:  B Rating: R, 2 hours 21 minutes In a Nutshell:  This sequel to the original Kingsman: The Secret Service  Uplifting theme:  “Being a kingsman is more than the clothes we wear or the … Continued

Home Again is not Reese Witherspoon’s best rom-com

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  Movie Title:   Home Again Grade:   C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 37 minutes In a Nutshell:   No, this movie isn’t related to the 2013 Home Again movie with Tatyana Ali. This rom-com features America’s sweetheart, Reese Withersppon, but certainly … Continued

Suburbicon is a messy disappointment

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Movie Title:   Suburbicon Grade:  D Rating: R In a Nutshell:  Nope.  Hated it. The film tries to be a drama, dark comedy, murder thriller, and social commentary all at the same time, but it’s a messy downer.   I felt … Continued

Lego Ninjago tickles fans

Movie Title:    The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Grade:   B+ Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell:   While this third installment in the Lego movie universe isn’t getting the rave reviews that the first two did, I still got a kick … Continued

American Made features entertaining Tom Cruise control

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Movie Title: American Made Grade:  B+ Rating: R, 115 minutes In a Nutshell:  Based on a true story, this entertaining ride features Tom Cruise as a wide-eyed pawn in illegal activities led by the American government in the 1980’s.     … Continued

Happy Death Day takes a creepy stab at the movie Groundhog Day

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Movie Title: Happy Death Day Grade:  C+ Rating: PG-13,  In a Nutshell:  This is like a warped, creepy version of Groundhog Day.  I have loved that fun movie for years, so I was curious to see what this suspenseful horror … Continued

Leap is inspiring, gorgeous, and will make you dream bigger

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Movie Title:  LEAP Grade:  A- Rating:  PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell:  This gorgeous family-friendly film paints Paris with an incredibly charming stroke, created by the L’Atelier Animation Studio in France.  You’re easily transported back to 19th Century France. I … Continued

Storytellers: An Evening with Colorful Characters offers wit and wisdom

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Movie Title:  Story Tellers: An Evening with Colorful Characters Grade:  B Rating:  PG, 67 minutes In a Nutshell:  I admit it…the first time I tried to watch this movie, I fell asleep.  I was home on my comfy couch with … Continued

The Emoji movie is not only “Meh”, but “Bleh”

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Movie Title:  The Emoji Movie Grade:  D Rating: PG, 86 minutes In a Nutshell:  Not only Meh, but Bleh.  Rumor has it that this film was Sony’s last effort to make a good movie before going bankrupt.  I doubt that’s … Continued