I, Tonya has ice-melting performances by Allison Janney and Margot Robbie
Movie Title: I, Tonya Grade: A Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: Tonya Harding is old news, but Margot Robbie and Allison Janney are two powerhouses that, combined, make for an entertaining biopic movie that somehow feels … Continued
Downsizing has a big sized message
Movie Title: Downsizing Grade: C+ Rating: R, 2 hours 15 minutes In a Nutshell: Alexander Payne directs this social satire that introduces some interesting environmental ideas, but ultimately reminds us that a life lived for others has the most meaning. … Continued
Merry Christmas from the Movie Review Mom
Merry CHRISTmas! Already I’m thinking about 2018. My goal: to be a blessing to others. I feel so grateful to everyone who has blessed my life this year. It has been a wonderful year. I hope it has been for … Continued
Pitch Perfect 3 is the swan song of the franchise
Movie Title: Pitch Perfect 3 Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: I admit that Pitch Perfect is one of my guilty pleasures. I’ve seen the first two movies in the Pitch Perfect franchise … Continued
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle offers a classic reboot for the video game generation
Movie Title: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 112 minutes In a Nutshell: This fun franchise is still alive and entertaining audiences! Start with a cast of fresh faces and add in a hefty serving of … Continued
The Greatest Showman features joyful dancing and infectious songs
Movie Title: The Greatest Showman Grade: A Rating: PG, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: I’m obsessed with this movie and the soundtrack. Critics originally started ripping this musical movie to shreds, making me wonder if I saw the same film … Continued
Star Wars: The Last Jedi thrills fans and entertains everyone else
Movie Title: Star Wars: The Last Jedi (With Bonus Content) Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 152 minutes (That’s a whopping 2 ½ hours!) In a Nutshell: YES! This is the EPIC movie we were hoping for! I admit it…I almost … Continued
Is the movie Ferdinand appropriate for kids?
Movie Title: Ferdinand Grade: B Rating: PG, 1 hour 46 minutes In a Nutshell: I lived in Spain for a couple of years in my 20’s, so I was curious to see Blue Sky Studio and 20th Century Fox would … Continued
MeshugaNutcracker just might be your new holiday tradition
Movie Title: MeshugaNutcracker Grade: A Rating: G, 2 hours 11 minutes (including an entertaining 15 minute intermission). In a Nutshell: Fathom Events brings stage productions and other special events to theaters across the country for limited release. For the … Continued
Saudi Arabia allows movie theaters again
MOVIE NEWS: Saudi Arabia just announced that it will allow movie theaters to open in the conservative kingdom next year, for the first time in more than 35 years, in the latest social push by the country’s young crown prince. It’s … Continued