Pompeii serves up ash and cheese for disaster lovers

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Movie Title:   Pompeii PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade:   B In a Nutshell:   This disaster movie is getting terrible reviews, but I still got a kick out of the swords-and-sandal attempt at filling in the details of how things went … Continued

3 Days to Kill movie review

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Movie Title:   3 Days to Kill PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade:   B In a Nutshell:   I’ve seen this movie a million times.  Of course, I haven’t seen this actual movie before, but it sure felt like it.  It’s pretty … Continued

Hunger Games: Catching Fire now out on DVD!

If you’re a Hunger Games fan, then you’ve probably already seen this, but if you haven’t, it’s now in stores on DVD for rental or purchase! Movie Title:  The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Grade: A In a Nutshell:  This movie … Continued

Monuments Men movie gets me Googling for more

Movie Title:  The Monuments Men Grade:  B+ PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes In a Nutshell:  This inspiring movie is based on a true story about us all of us.  I admit that I’m curious to learn more about what really … Continued

Last Vegas plays as Grampas Gone Wild

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Last Vegas just came out on DVD this week, so I thought it might be helpful to review the flick and let you know what you’re in for with a purchase or rental. Movie Title: Last Vegas Grade: C   … Continued

Martin Luther King would have loved the movie “The Butler”

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I wanted to share a review of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, released just last week on DVD.   I simply don’t understand how a mediocre movie like “American Hustle” can get nominated for … Continued

Does the new version of the 47 Ronin add or detract from the legend?

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Movie Title:  47 Ronin Grade: B In a Nutshell:  It’s as if this long movie couldn’t decide which one it wanted to be: epic war history or CGI action fantasy.  I love Keanu Reeves and wanted this movie to be … Continued

Tom Clancy fans come out of the shadows to cheer on the new Jack Ryan

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Movie Title:  Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell:  Tom Clancy fans will love this prequel to the popular Jack Ryan save-the-USA stories.  Chris Pine, with his beautiful blue eyes, joins the club … Continued

Blue Jasmine takes Cate Blanchett to the Golden Globes and Oscar

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Movie Title:    Blue Jasmine PG – 13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell:  The best part of this Woody Allen film is the stunning Cate Blanchett, who just won a Golden Globe for this role, as … Continued

The Book Thief illustrates the power of words

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Movie Title:  The Book Thief Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell:  I had to drive past several theaters near my home to find one that carried this film…truly a hidden gem. The sobering, yet inspiring … Continued