The Zookeeper’s Wife is a sobering true story of WWII drama and heart

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  Movie Title:  The Zookeeper’s Wife Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, although I would give this movie an R rating due to its grim nature and two glimpses of a topless woman.   126 minutes long In a Nutshell:  This sobering film … Continued

Salt and Fire showcases acting as flat as the salt fields in Bolivia

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Movie Title:   Salt and Fire Grade:  C+ Rating:  It is posted as NR (Not Rated), but I would give it a PG-13 for some violence and people in perilous situations.  98 minutes long. In a Nutshell: Filmed in Bolivia, this … Continued

The Lost City of Z explores the jungles of South America and the mind

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Movie Title: The Lost City of Z Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell:  This savage story features the true tale of Percival Fawcett and his dream to discover The Lost City of Z along the Amazon river … Continued

Before I Fall is Groundhog Day meets Mean Girls

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Movie Title:  Before I Fall Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 99 minutes In a Nutshell: Teenage girls.  Squee!  (I’m so glad I have 4 sons.  Translation = no exhausting drama.)   This is sort of a teenage girl version of  Groundhog Day (one … Continued

The Fate of the Furious is fast fun for true fans

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Movie Title:  The Fate of the Furious Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 136 minutes In a Nutshell:  It’s fast.  It’s furious.  The franchise is back.   I was kind of over the whole The Fast and the Furious saga until…Charlize Theron.  … Continued

Going In Style showcases 3 legendary actors with charming chemistry

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Movie Title:  Going In Style Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG-13, 97 minutes In a Nutshell:  Face it, the cast is a bunch of adorable, lovable, and legendary guys: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin.   They have fantastic chemistry and are … Continued

The Case for Christ challenges viewers before Easter

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  Mov ie Title:  The Case for Christ   Grade:  B+   Rating:   PG, 112 minutes   In a Nutshell: Perfectly timed for Easter, this Christian film attempts to demonstrate that Jesus Christ lived and was resurrected by challenging viewers … Continued

Saban’s Power Rangers fans relive the cheesy glory days

Movie Title:  Saban’s Power Rangers Grade:  C+ Rating:  PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell:  Does anyone actually care about the Power Rangers anymore?  My 4 sons absolutely loved it…back in the day, but I didn’t think it was even relevant … Continued

A United Kingdom is a lovely film and inspiring true story

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Movie Title:  A United Kingdom Grade:  A- Rating:  PG-13, 111 minutes In a Nutshell:  Based on a true story, this lovely film illustrates how love and reason can change a crazy world.  Bula!  If you’d like to know more about … Continued

Life straddles science fiction and horror genres

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Movie Title:  Life Grade:  B+ Rating: R, 103 minutes In a Nutshell: This is an extremely suspenseful and entertaining film that tries to straddle both the science fiction and horror genres.     It presents an interesting “what if” scenario … Continued