Loving is a quiet look at the Civil Rights movement and interracial marriages

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Movie Title:  Loving   Grade:  A-   Rating:  PG-13, 123 minutes   In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, this historical drama sensitively tells the true story about the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated state laws … Continued

The Light Between the Oceans will rip your heart out

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Movie Title:   The Light Between Oceans Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 132 minutes In a Nutshell:  DreamWorks Pictures brings the popular book of the same name by M.L. Stedman to the big screen.   With three strong leads and a story that … Continued

Allied feels like a film noir spy romance

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Movie Title:  Allied Grade:  B Rating:  R, 124 minutes In a Nutshell: World War II offers the perfect backdrop for a romantic spy adventure, featuring two good looking actors who fall in love.  It has a cat and mouse, film … Continued

The Whole Truth offers adult themes with intrique

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NOW ON DVD Movie Title:   The Whole Truth    Grade:   B-   Rating:  R, 1 hour 33 minutes   In a Nutshell:  This courtroom drama based on David Baldacci’s novel was first released in Japan as early as Spring 2016, … Continued

Moana is picture perfect for families

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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

Arrival will tickle your brain and warm your heart

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Movie Title:  Arrival Grade:  A Rating:   PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell:  Earning 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this intelligent sci-fi thriller features an outstanding performance from Amy Adams that already has garnered Oscar buzz.  This fascinating film will tickle … Continued

Hell or High Water presents a great character study

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Movie Title:  Hell or High Water Grade:  B+ Rating:   R, 102 minutes In a Nutshell:  Director David Mackenzie present us with rich characters to study in this modern Western flick. Uplifting theme:  “I’ve never met nobody who got away with anything, … Continued

I’m Not Ashamed Reveals Faithful Student’s True Story at Columbine High

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Movie Title: I’m Not Ashamed Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 112 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is a Christian retelling of the fateful, famous shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.  Twelve students and one teacher were mercilessly murdered that … Continued

Jack Reacher struts macho action

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Movie Title:   Jack Reacher Never Go Back   Grade:   B   Rating: PG-13, 118 minutes In a Nutshell:  My husband really liked the first Jack Reacher movie, so he was looking forward to this sequel.  It’s definitely a “man’s movie” … Continued

Inferno doesn’t light the box office on fire

Movie Title:   Inferno Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 121 minutes In a Nutshell:  I really enjoyed Dan Brown’s book a few years ago when I read it.  Yeah, I know…it’s not high-brow literature, but more of a guilty pleasure.   It has … Continued