Isle of Dogs displays style and detail in a stop-motion treat for dog lovers

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Movie Title:        Isle of Dogs Grade:   A- Rating: PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell:  I went to Japan with my family last summer for the first time.  It was so amazing that I know it won’t be the … Continued

I Feel Pretty just might give women more confidence

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Movie Title:      I Feel Pretty Grade:   B+ Rating: PG-13, 110 minutes In a Nutshell:  Every female is going to relate to this movie.  I think it’s fairly safe to say that every woman has insecurities about herself.   Whether it’s … Continued

Love Simon is a coming out and coming-of-age dramedy

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Movie Title:   Love, Simon Grade:   B Rating: PG-13, 109 minutes In a Nutshell:  Nick Robinson stars as Simon Spier in this coming-of-age dramedy that shows how difficult it is for a teenager to “come out” and reveal who he … Continued

Sherlock Gnomes introduces kids to some classic characters

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Movie Title:    Sherlock Gnomes Grade:   B- Rating: PG, 86 minutes In a Nutshell:  With original music by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, this gnome animation is a gentle introduction to Sir Arthur Conan Dole’s classic story of Sherlock Holmes.  It … Continued

Early Man isn’t Aardman Studio’s best work, but it will still make you laugh

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Movie Title:      Early Man Grade:  B- Rating: PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell:   If you’re a fan of the Wallace and Gromit stop-motion, cheeky, clay animated series like I am, then you’re always happy when the Aardman team creates anything … Continued

Game Night is a dark comedy with some fun twists

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Movie Title:      Game Night Grade:  B+ Rating: R In a Nutshell:   “And THAT is how you do a game night!”    This dark comedy has enough twists to keep the audience entertained and guessing. Tips for parents:  F-bombs, profanity, and … Continued

Peter Rabbit has something for all ages

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Title:  Peter Rabbit Grade:  B Rating: PG In a Nutshell: Beatrix Potter’s beloved The Tale of Peter Rabbit gets a very modern spin as Sony Pictures blends live action with impressively expressive animation.   With lots of critter mayhem, silly banter, … Continued

Lady Bird is a funny, truthful coming-of-age story

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Movie Title:      Lady Bird Grade:   A Rating: R, 1 hour 34 minutes In a Nutshell:  No, this movie has nothing to do with Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson.  This coming-of-age story is a … Continued

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri surprises you in every scene

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Movie Title:      Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Grade:  A Rating: R,  115 minutes In a Nutshell:  From the minute Francis McDormand appears on the screen and starts chewing her fingernails in contemplation, you know you’re seeing an award-winning performance.  … Continued

I, Tonya has ice-melting performances by Allison Janney and Margot Robbie

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Movie Title:      I, Tonya Grade:   A Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: Tonya Harding is old news, but Margot Robbie and Allison Janney are two powerhouses that, combined, make for an entertaining biopic movie that somehow feels … Continued