How to Be A Latin Lover is offensive, and I’m not even Latina

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Movie Title:  How To Be A Latin Lover Grade:  C Rating:  PG-13, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: Welcome to the multi-cultural talent of Eugenio Derbez.  He’s one of the most successful actor/comedians in Mexico.  You may have seen him in … Continued

Saturday’s Warrior makes a comeback

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Movie Title:  Saturday’s Warrior Grade:  B- Rating:   PG, 119 minutes In a Nutshell:  I first saw this stage musical when I was a little girl.  I LOVED it and immediately began memorizing all of the songs day in and day … 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

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

Table 19 will make you relive your worst wedding reception

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  Movie Title:  Table 19 Grade:  C- Rating:  PG-13, 1 hour 27 minutes In a Nutshell:  First, let me announce that my oldest son just got engaged!  Woohoo!  I sure hope his reception is nothing like the one in this … Continued

The Space Between Us has a lot of empty spaces in theater seats

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Movie Title:   The Space Between Us Grade:   B Rating:  PG-13, 120 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is kind of a modern version of the old Starman film about STAR-crossed lovers. Writer/Director  Peter Chelsom has given us some truly mediocre films.  Sadly, … 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

Passengers explores outer space and the inner heart

Movie Title:   Passengers Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell:  While some movie critics have argued that this film is tedious and boring, I would contend that the film intentionally captures a little bit of what it must … Continued