The Greatest Showman features joyful dancing and infectious songs

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Movie Title:    The Greatest Showman Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: I’m obsessed with this movie and the soundtrack.  Critics originally started ripping this musical movie to shreds, making me wonder if I saw the same film … Continued

MeshugaNutcracker just might be your new holiday tradition

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Movie Title:  MeshugaNutcracker Grade:   A Rating: G, 2 hours 11 minutes (including an entertaining 15 minute intermission). In a Nutshell: Fathom Events brings stage productions and other special events to theaters across the country for limited release.    For the … Continued

Coco celebrates family and honors heritage

Movie Title:  Coco (Theatrical Verision) Grade:  A Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell:  Soooo adorable and meaningful.  This extremely vibrant, colorful animation by Pixar has heart, visually stunning effects, and celebrates a wonderfully rich Mexican culture that … Continued

Beauty and the Beast brings animation magic to life

Movie Title:   Beauty and the Beast Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 129 minutes In a Nutshell:  In this lovely Disney re-telling of a tale as old as time, Emma Watson shows us she can sing, dance, and cast a delightful … Continued

La La Land has everyone singing its praises

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Movie Title:   La La Land   Grade:  A   Rating:  PG-13, 128 minutes   In a Nutshell:  With a theme song that will be stuck in your head for a long time, this unexpected romantic musical feels like one of … Continued

Sing has lots of toe-tapping heart and humor

Movie Title:   Sing    Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 108 minutes In a Nutshell:   All creatures great and small will really enjoy this delightful musical journey brought to us by the clever creators of Minions and Despicable Me.     The music … Continued

Moana is picture perfect for families

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Movie Title:         Moana    Grade:  A+ Rating:  PG, 103 minutes In a Nutshell:   Disney brings us another animated film that is simply gorgeous.  Each frame in the movie could be a postcard.  The animation is stellar and absolutely breathtaking.  … Continued

Florence Foster Jenkins reminds us AGAIN why we adore Meryl Streep

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Movie Title:   Florence Foster Jenkins Grade:  B Rating: PG-13, 110 minutes In a Nutshell:  This period dramedy spotlights a brilliant and ever talented Meryl Streep, although this film won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.   I can really relate to Florence, … Continued

Alice Through the Looking Glass shares insights about time and family

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Movie Title:      Alice Through the Looking Glass Grade:   B- Rating:  PG, 1 hour 48 minutes In a Nutshell:  A lot of movie critics hated this movie, but I actually enjoyed the colorful ride.  It veers from the source material by … Continued