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This surprisingly layered murder mystery is now playing on Netflix. RATING:PG-13 (expected, based on previous Knives Out films — brief language, violence, adult themes) LENGTH: 2 hours 26 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A SPONSOR of Today’s movie review:We see … Continued
RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 55 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: David is an ambitious animated musical epic from Angel Studios, telling the biblical story of David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to … Continued
This dramedy hits theaters on October 3, 2025. RATING: R LENGTH: 83 minutes SPONSOR of Today’s movie review: My twin sister and I wrote this “how to” book on how to research your roots and climb your family tree. You … Continued
This dramatic WWII movie opens in theaters on October 17, 2025 RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 18 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- SPONSOR of Today’s movie review: Quite a few books have been written about this true story. Here’s … Continued
This Japanese fantasy adventure opens in theaters in the USA and Japan on June 6, 2025. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 59 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: The introspective movie, based on an original story by Ryuho Okawa, who also serves … Continued
This lovely animated movie hits theaters on April 11, 2025, just in time for Easter! RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 40 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A FEATURED PRODUCTS for Today’s movie review: Easter books! My book publisher, Cedar Fort … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Mary This sword-and-sandal telling us of the Nativity focuses on the life of the mother of Jesus, now playing on Netflix. RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 53 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B (biblical accuracy = D) IN … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Conclave This fascinating drama is now playing in theaters, as well as in Fandango at Home. RATING: PG LENGTH: 2 hours MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: A SPONSOR: https://amzn.to/4e4fJHu IN A NUTSHELL: The riveting movie is based on the … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Angels Fallen: Warriors of Peace This sci-fi, indie thriller is now playing on Amazon. RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour 43 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+ IN A NUTSHELL: This movie is the sequel, of sorts, to Ali … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Bringing Back Christmas This lovely reminder about what Christmas is truly about is now available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudo, and even on YouTube for free with ads! Here’s that link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pc8y7w_DAg RATING: … Continued