Mr. Holmes is a must-see for Sherlock Holmes fans

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                           ON DVD November 17, 2015 Movie:     Mr. Holmes   Rating:    PG   Grade:   A   In a Nutshell:    Super Sleuth Sherlock Holmes is retired and doesn’t live … Continued

Jem and the Holograms preaches be yourself

Movie:    Jem and the Holograms   Rating:    PG, 1 hour 58 minutes   Grade:   B-   In a Nutshell:   If you’re a 7 year old girl, you’ll like this musical fantasy movie.  This live-action girl-power flick is based on … Continued

Once I Was a Beehive will make you laugh and cry

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Movie:    Once I Was A Beehive   Rating:    PG, 1 hour 59 minutes   Grade:   B+   In a Nutshell:    Teenage girls can be sooooo dramatic.  Because of that, they’re going to really get a kick out of this over-acted … Continued

Bridge of Spies blends history with drama and a touch of Spielberg magic

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Movie:    Bridge of Spies   Rating:  PG-13, 2 hours 15 minutes   Grade:   A   In a Nutshell:    “1957.  The height of the Cold War.  The United States and the Soviet Union fear each other’s nuclear capabilities – and intentions.  … Continued

Highway to Dhampus is lovely, inspiring and heart-breaking at the same time

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Movie:    Highway to Dhampus   Rating:    PG   Grade:   A-   In a Nutshell:   This is not a fast-moving action flick, but a very sophisticated, simple journey of the soul.  It’s lovely and inspiring and heart-breaking all at the … Continued

The Walk HAS to be seen in 3D

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Movie: The Walk Rating: PG, 2 hours 3 minutes Grade:  A- In a Nutshell: BEWARE: If you’re afraid of heights, this movie may not be for you! The movie poster alone will make your palms start to sweat. The inspiring … Continued

The Martian is fresh, suspenseful and surprisingly funny

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Movie:    The Martian   Rating:    PG-13, 2 hours 14 minutes   Grade:   A   In a Nutshell:    Why are audiences and critics raving about The Martian?  Because it’s fresh, suspenseful, inspiring, scientifically credible, and surprisingly funny. In fact, the Academy … Continued

The Intern is sweet, but safe

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Movie:    The Intern   Rating:  PG-13, 2 hours 1 minute   Grade:   B   In a Nutshell:   Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway are some of my faves .  Other faces you’ll enjoy seeing are the beautiful Rene Russo, Adam … Continued

The Perfect Guy is perfectly cliche

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Movie:   Perfect Guy, The   Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes   Grade:   C-   In a Nutshell:   What is supposed to be a suspenseful revenge thriller is more of a clichéd stalker flick  that you’ve already seen before. Sanaa … Continued

90 Minutes in Heaven spends more time on pain than miracles

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Movie  90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life   Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 1 minute   Grade:    C   In a Nutshell:  I wanted to see heaven, not a hospital room.  This sluggish film of faith … Continued