Nerve has more suspense than brains

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Movie Title:   Nerve    Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 96 minutes In a Nutshell:  “Nerve is a 24 hour game like truth or dare minus the truth.”      This suspenseful movie is made for teens who are obsessed with themselves … Continued

Jason Bourne franchise still alive

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Movie Title:     Jason Bourne    Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 123 minutes In a Nutshell:   If you’re a fan of the Bourne movie franchise, then you will want to see this movie, regardless of any critic’s review.     I love … Continued

Pete’s Dragon is simply sweet

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Movie Title: Pete’s Dragon Grade:  B Rating:  PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell:   Disney is on a live-action roll!  This is a charming family movie for all ages.  In fact, it’s the adults who will probably get the most out of … Continued

He Named Me Malala will break your heart and inspire you

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Movie Title:    He Named Me Malala    Grade:   B- Rating:  PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell:   This true story is one that needs to be told.   Unfortunately, the film is underwhelming considering the importance of the subject material.  It is … Continued

Ice Age: Collision Course crashes

Movie Title:  Ice Age: Collision Course    Grade:   D+ Rating:  PG, 100 minutes In a Nutshell:  Although this film is only the fifth in the series, it somehow feels like so much more.  It also feels like a money grab … Continued

Ghostbusters isn’t as good or bad as you thought it would be

Movie Title:        Ghostbusters    Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 105 minutes In a Nutshell:  Some of the funny women of Saturday Night Live, including 4 time guest host of SNL Melissa McCarthy, star in this reboot of the 1984 smash hit.   … Continued

The BFG is full of Spielberg magic

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Movie Title:    The BFG    Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG, 115 minutes In a Nutshell:     In an interview with Regal Theaters, Steven Spielberg said “This is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.” It was a reunion of sorts … Continued

The Legend of Tarzan blends Human with Nature..and a lot of CGI

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Movie Title:     The Legend of Tarzan    Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 109 minutes In a Nutshell:  Director David Yates is most known for his work with the last four Harry Potter films.  This time he brings us a new take … Continued

Moneyball hits a home run with baseball fans and audiences

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I was flying home on a 5 hour flight yesterday and finally watched the 2011 baseball hit, Moneyball.  Hey, better late than never, right? In this case, it was worth the wait and gets an enthusiastic endorsement from me, just … Continued

Independence Day: Resurgence gives fan service after 20 years

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  Movie Title:     Independence Day Resurgence Grade:  B- Rating:  PG-13, 119 minutes In a Nutshell:    I absolutely loved the 1996 original Independence Day, so I was really excited to see this sequel that we all waited 20 years for.  Was … Continued