Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: A Wrinkle in Time Grade: C+ Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: Despite its best intentions, A Wrinkle in Time is disappointing as a film, although kids will probably still like it. Based … Continued
Movie Title: Red Sparrow Grade: C- Rating: R, 2 hours 19 minutes In a Nutshell: This sex filled spy thriller features psychological manipulation and LOTS of undressing and naked bodies. Even Jennifer Lawrence shows us full … Continued
Movie Title: Winchester Grade: D Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 39 minutes In a Nutshell: I don’t like scary movies, but I was curious about this one because I grew up very close to the actual Winchester Mystery House in San … Continued
Movie Title: Annihilation Grade: B Rating: R, 1 hour 55 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the first book in Area X: The Southern Reach Trilogy: Annihilation; Authority; Acceptance , Director Alex Garland decided not to make the film an adaptation, but … Continued
Movie Title: Braven Grade: C Rating: R, 94 minutes In a Nutshell: Directed by Lin Oeding, this Canadian action flick is all testosterone. Nothing like a relaxing winter day at the cabin. Ha ha My dad has a cabin in the mountains … Continued
Movie Title: The Shape of Water Grade: A- Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: Certified fresh! This “adult fairy tale” was produced, directed, and written by Guillermo Del Toro. The film combines a love story with science … Continued
Movie Title: Hostiles Grade: B Rating: R, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: While this film fits in the Western niche, its narrative is still relevant to today. Tips for parents: A man is shot and scalped within the first … Continued
Movie Title: Maze Runner: The Death Cure Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 114 minutes In a Nutshell: This third film provides a fitting finale to a thrilling young adult book and movie franchise. Congrats to my friend, James Dashner, for … Continued
Movie Title: Proud Mary Grade: C Rating: R, 1 hour 29 minutes In a Nutshell: Who doesn’t love Taraji P. Henson? I thought she was great in Hidden Figures, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She is equally competent on … Continued
Movie Title: The Cloverfield Paradox Grade: D+ Rating: Not rated officially, but it should be R. In a Nutshell: To call Cloverfield a trilogy is a bit of a stretch. The three films are loosely related with a few … Continued