Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie: Love & Mercy Rating: PG-13, 2 hours Grade: B In a Nutshell: Growing up in California, I was required to be a Beach Boys fan. It was a social law I gladly obeyed. My dad even … Continued
Movie: The Cokeville Miracle PG-13, 1 hour 34 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: Remember Films and T.C. Christenson present an inspiring movie based on a true story about a miracle that happened in an elementary school … Continued
Movie: Survivor PG-13, 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: Not particularly great, nor terrible, this international thriller is a mash-up of movies you probably really enjoyed, like: The Bourne Identity, Salt, and The Fugitive. I … Continued
Movie: Black November Unrated, limited movie release in 2015, now on DVD 1 hour 36 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: Most Americans don’t know anything about Nigeria, other than the occasional spam email from a supposed Nigerian prince … Continued
Movie: The Woman in Gold PG-13, 1 hour 50 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: This is a fascinating, true story about a woman’s and nation’s journey toward justice and peace after the Holocaust. The film has … Continued
Movie: McFarland, USA PG, 2 hours 9 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: While this underdog story isn’t unique, the newest Disney film has a lot of heart and shows how to do the proven formula for … Continued
In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I’d post a movie review about gridiron glory: Movie Title: When the Game Stands Tall PG, 1 hour 55 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Inspired by a true football … Continued
Movie: Selma Grade: A Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: This is a sobering film to watch, and especially now as so many racist clashes have been occurring around the country. It’s not only a historic memorial, but … Continued
Movie: The Good Lie PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: It’s very touching to watch the lives of these “Lost Boys” (and girls) from Sudan unfold. I wanted to adopt them all. It’s … Continued
Movie Title: The Quiet Ones PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: This is a campy horror film that is inspired by supposed true events. Led by the talented Jared Harris of … Continued