La La Land has everyone singing its praises
Movie Title: La La Land Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 128 minutes In a Nutshell: With a theme song that will be stuck in your head for a long time, this unexpected romantic musical feels like one of … Continued
Why Him? features comedic talent, a gazillion F-bombs, and tons of crude jokes
Movie Title: Why Him? Grade: D Rating: R, 111 minutes In a Nutshell: This film definitely earns its R rating for every reason. If you use a language or content filter when you watch this movie on DVD, it will … Continued
Sing has lots of toe-tapping heart and humor
Movie Title: Sing Grade: A Rating: PG, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: All creatures great and small will really enjoy this delightful musical journey brought to us by the clever creators of Minions and Despicable Me. The music … Continued
The Bounce Back is too formulaic and plastic
Movie Title: The Bounce Back Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 104 minutes In a Nutshell: This SUPER predictable rom-com has a good-looking feature couple, but with very little chemistry together. Their hard bodies are impressive, but this movie is not. … Continued
Moana is picture perfect for families
Movie Title: Moana Grade: A+ Rating: PG, 103 minutes In a Nutshell: Disney brings us another animated film that is simply gorgeous. Each frame in the movie could be a postcard. The animation is stellar and absolutely breathtaking. … Continued
Keeping Up with the Joneses offers suburban spy comedy that’s only sometimes funny
Movie Title: Keeping Up with the Joneses Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 101 minutes In a Nutshell: Jon Hamm (Mad Men: Season 1) and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) are gorgeous. So, there’s THAT. This suburban spy flick … Continued
Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life elicits applause from kids and groans from parents
Movie Title: Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 92 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the best-selling novel by James Patterson, these middle school kids “shred” all the rules and try to “stick it … Continued
The Christmas Project warms the heart and inspires the mind
Movie Title: The Christmas Project Grade: A- Rating: G, 1 hour 28 minutes In a Nutshell: Think “The Wonder Years” meets “The Christmas Story.” This sweet, family-friendly Christmas movie is a heartwarming reminder about showing love and forgiveness during the … Continued
Cafe Society charms Woody Allen fans
Movie Title: Cafe Society Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 85 minutes In a Nutshell: Woody Allen is a master at quirky characters and conversations. In this dark comedy about love, regret, and existentialism, old Hollywood and Manhattan glamour drip … Continued
Florence Foster Jenkins reminds us AGAIN why we adore Meryl Streep
Movie Title: Florence Foster Jenkins Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: This period dramedy spotlights a brilliant and ever talented Meryl Streep, although this film won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. I can really relate to Florence, … Continued