The Mummy unwraps a sexy monster to introduce a new Universal Studio Dark Universe

Movie Title:  The Mummy (2017)   Grade:  B   Rating:  PG-13, 120 minutes   In a Nutshell: Universal Studio’s Dark Universe presents a sexy, new mummy that hopes to kick-start a new universe of monster movies. It drops a lot of … Continued

Wonder Woman is wonderful

Movie Title:  Wonder Woman Grade:  A- Rating: PG-13, 141 minutes In a Nutshell: I used to watch Wonder Woman on TV back when I was a little girl.  I loved it.  I thought she was beautiful, kind, and strong.  As … Continued

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales fatigues fans

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  Movie Title:   Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 135 minutes In a Nutshell:  I guess this is what you call “Franchise Fatigue.”  Audiences are getting a little tired and so is … Continued

Alien Covenant answers a lot of questions

Movie Title:   Alien: Covenant Grade:  B Rating:  R, 120 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is a sequel to the movie Prometheus, and a prequel to the original blockbuster movie Alien.   Directed by the brilliant Ridley Scott, this new addition to … 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

Smurfs. Blue. Meh.

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  Movie Title:  Smurfs: The Lost Village Grade:  C Rating:  PG, 1 hour 30 minutes In a Nutshell:  Little ones will be entertained while parents snooze during this Sony Picture animation.  The cast is a pretty impressive collection of movie … 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

John Wick Chapter 2 kicks you know what

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  Movie Title:    John Wick Chapter 2 Grade:  A- Rating: R, 122 minutes of non-stop action and violence In a Nutshell:  Revenge.  Huge body count.  Cool guns. Lots of violence.  Welcome back John Wick. If you liked the first one, … Continued

Patriot’s Day honors Boston’s courage and compassion

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Movie Title:   Patriot’s Day Grade:  B+ Rating:  R, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: I love Boston.  I’ve been there several times and would eagerly go there again tomorrow.  It’s a modern city dripping in history.    This powerful film offers … Continued