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MOVIE TITLE: Holding Liat This sobering documentary is now playing in the US in select indie theaters. In the United Kingdom, Holding Liat can be found on BBC Four and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer. RATING: Not Rated … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Song Sung Blue This musical blast from the past is now playing in theaters, as well as on Fandango at Home, and on Amazon. RATING: PG-13 (for thematic elements, language, and emotional intensity) LENGTH: 2 hours 12 minutes … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: I Was a Stranger This dramatic film features the plight of refugees, and premieres in select theaters on January 9, 2026 RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: Approx. 90 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: I Was a … Continued
After a one-night TV showing on ABC, this film is now available on Disney+ and Hulu through subscriptions to those platforms. RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour, 27 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: Kevin Costner Presents: … 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 intriguing documentary about Bigfoot premieres on digital platforms on December 1, 2025. RATING: documentary LENGTH: 1 hour 38 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: American Sasquatch bills itself as a serious, science-forward re-examination of the legend of Sasquatch (Bigfoot). It’s led … Continued
RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour 37 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: The documentary was directed and produced by Steven Feinartz. Steven must have the most patience and determination ever to put up with Marc Maron’s grumpiness. … 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 inspirational sports movie opens in theaters on September 19, 2025 RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 39 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A IN A NUTSHELL: Angel Studios has done it again! I’m so impressed with all of the fantastic … Continued
This bio/drama/comedy releases in theaters on September 19, 2025. Rating: R LENGTH: 1 hour 44 minutes SPONSOR of Today’s movie review: You can grab a copy of the book this movie was based on at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Hrw1jk IN A NUTSHELL: … Continued