War Room empowers Christians to use prayer as a powerful weapon

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Movie Title:      War Room Grade:   A- Rating:   PG, 2 hours In a Nutshell:    By AffirmFilms,  this faith-inspiring film will empower Christians to use prayer as a powerful weapon in their lives.  The film is definitely geared towards viewers who are already … Continued

The Young Messiah features a very sweet little Jesus

Movie Title:    The Young Messiah        Grade:   PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes Rating:   B+ In a Nutshell:    “Inspired by scripture, rooted in history”, this is a very respectful telling of what MIGHT have occurred in Jesus Christ’s … Continued

10 Cloverfield Lane keeps you in suspense the entire time

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Movie Title:      10 Cloverfield Lane   Grade:   A-   Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes   In a Nutshell:    J.J. Abrams puts a spine-tingling spin on doomsday prepping.  He is a master at suspense and this psychological thriller has plenty … Continued

Risen is timed perfectly for Easter

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Movie Title:  Risen   Grade:  B+   Rating:  PG-13, 1 hour 47 minutes   In a Nutshell:   Remember the great biblical movies from the 1950’s, such as The Ten Commandments, Robe, The, and Ben Hur?  This new “sword and sandal” … Continued

Hail Caesar! pokes good fun at old Hollywood

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Movie Title:       Hail, Caesar!  Grade:   B+ Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes In a Nutshell:    Four-time Oscar winning brothers Joel and Ethan Coen have created an extremely entertaining  comedy that pokes fun at Hollywood’s Golden Age, featuring a … Continued

Brooklyn features talented Saoirse Ronan

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Movie Title:      Brooklyn Grade:   B+ Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell:    Irish actress Saoirse Ronan shines in this period piece about Irish immigrants coming to America in the 1950’s.  It’s a character study about self-discovery that … Continued

The Choice is formulaic and lazy writing

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Movie Title:       The Choice Grade:   C- Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell:    My husband says that the definition of a Chick Flick is when two good-looking guys fall all over themselves for one spoiled girl.  If … Continued

All Roads Lead to Rome doesn’t have the romantic magic Italy deserves

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Movie: All Roads Lead to Rome Grade:   C- Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 30 minutes In a Nutshell:    I LOVE Italy, which is the best thing about this rom-com.  Set to release in select theaters and On Demand in February, Sarah … Continued

The Finest Hours features a truly honorable hero

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Movie Title:     The Finest Hours Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 57 minutes In a Nutshell:   This movie honors the heroes who participated in the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history.   Based on the book by the same … Continued

Woodlawn blends football with faith

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Are you ready for some football?   The Superbowl is coming up soon, so I thought I’d review a football movie you may have missed when it hit theaters a few months ago. Movie Title:     Woodlawn Grade:  A- Rating: … Continued