Blade Runner 2049 enriches the original with stunning cinematography

Movie Title:   Blade Runner 2049 Grade:  A- Rating:  R, 164 minutes In a Nutshell: This is a LONG movie.  If you’re a big fan of the 1982 original Blade Runner, you’ll probably love every minute, while admittedly, it’s not … Continued

Leap is inspiring, gorgeous, and will make you dream bigger

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Movie Title:  LEAP Grade:  A- Rating:  PG, 89 minutes In a Nutshell:  This gorgeous family-friendly film paints Paris with an incredibly charming stroke, created by the L’Atelier Animation Studio in France.  You’re easily transported back to 19th Century France. I … Continued

Wish Upon makes you wish it were a better movie

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Movie Title:  Wish UPON Grade:  D Rating: PG-13, 89 minutes In a Nutshell:   Wish Upon makes you wish it were better.  Cliched and not very good, this horror movie would be fun to watch at a sleepover with a … Continued

Love, Kennedy requires a box of tissues when viewing

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  Movie Title:  Love, Kennedy Grade:  B Rating: PG, 92 minutes In a Nutshell:  Based on a true story, this movie requires a box of tissues when watching.  The touching film will break your heart and fill it with love … Continued

Transformers 5 chooses special effects over substance

  Movie Title:   Transformers: The Last Knight Grade:  C Rating:  PG-13 In a Nutshell:  Michael Bay says this is his last Transformers movie.  Even fans hope that’s true. This Transformers blockbuster franchise seems to have fizzled, disappointing movie-goers with a weak … 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

Everything Everything makes tween girls swoon and giggle

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Movie Title:  Everything, Everything Grade:  C- Rating:  PG-13, 1 hour 36 minutes In a Nutshell:  This chick flick coming-of-age story reminds us to live our lives, instead of just observe them.      Based on the popular teen romance Everything, … Continued

Baywatch fills the beach with garbage

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Movie Title:  Baywatch Grade:  D for don’t waste your time and money on this raunchy garbage Rating:  R, 116 minutes  In a Nutshell:  Based on the popular 1990’s TV show and timed perfectly for the beginning of summer and beach … 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

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