Paper Towns features too many self-absorbed teens
Movie: Paper Towns PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes Grade: C for Couldn’t stand the self-absorbed teenage angst OR D for Don’t waste your time or money on this In a Nutshell: Critics love … Continued
Jenny’s Wedding feels like a social issue pamphlet
Movie: Jenny’s Wedding PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Timed perfectly for the recent Supreme Court decision that makes same sex marriage legal in the United States, this movie features the lovely Katherine … Continued
Pixels helps you relive your 80’s glory days
Movie: Pixels PG-13, 1 hour 46 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: This is a world where Kevin James is President of the United States. Need I say more? I have real mixed feelings about this new … Continued
Ant-Man crawls into Marvel fans’ hearts
Movie: Ant-Man PG-13, 1 hour 55 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Marvel gets that we want action AND comedy. Paul Rudd is a very charming Ant-Man, as well as a co-writer for this summer’s newest Avenger … Continued
Minions get their own fun flick
Movie: Minions Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Adorable. Silly. Colorful. Like eating pure sugar. Imaginative prequel to the beloved Despicable Me movie franchise. The plot isn’t deep, but their crazy antics will still make you smile. Warning: It may … Continued
The Rewrite inspires you to create your own life story
Movie: The Rewrite Unrated, although I would probably give it a PG-13 rating 1 hour 46 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: I stumbled upon this romantic comedy on an airplane, flying home from England this week. It … Continued
The Cobbler features a shy Adam Sandler
Movie: The Cobbler PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: D In a Nutshell: The Cobbler is a curious little film that hit the big screen in March 2015 and then landed on DVD 2 months later. If … Continued
Inside Out is one of Pixar’s most honest and deep hits
Movie: Inside Out PG, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: This is Pixar at its finest. It’s fresh and original and surprisingly deep. It’s about emotions, so expect to bring tissues. With a fantastic cast … Continued
Critics are saying good-bye to Aloha
Movie: Aloha PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: The cast is a delight to watch: Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, John Krasinski, Alec Baldwin and Bill Murray. Unfortunately, this RomCom is just too … Continued