Only the Brave serves up emotional tribute piping hot
Movie Title: Only The Brave Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 14 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story and an article written in GQ Magazine, this is a timely film that spotlights true heroes who fight … Continued
Thank you for your service presents sobering reality for American veterans
Movie Title: Thank You for Your Service Grade: B Rating: R, 108 minutes In a Nutshell: I was curious about this film, because I have proudly shouted the titled words to soldiers passing by in the airport or wherever I … Continued
Birth of the Dragon is old-school awesome
Movie Title: Birth of the Dragon Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 91 minutes In a nutshell: I love China, San Francisco, Kung Fu, and Bruce Lee. Put all of those things together and you get this entertaining movie directed by George … Continued
Kingsman Golden Circle is crazy, over-the-top entertainment
Movie Title: Kingsman: The Golden Circle Grade: B Rating: R, 2 hours 21 minutes In a Nutshell: This sequel to the original Kingsman: The Secret Service Uplifting theme: “Being a kingsman is more than the clothes we wear or the … Continued
Home Again is not Reese Witherspoon’s best rom-com
Movie Title: Home Again Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 37 minutes In a Nutshell: No, this movie isn’t related to the 2013 Home Again movie with Tatyana Ali. This rom-com features America’s sweetheart, Reese Withersppon, but certainly … Continued
Jigsaw is twisted and sick
Movie Title: JigSaw Grade: C Rating: R In a Nutshell: I don’t like gory, torture movies, so it’s no surprise that I’ve never seen any of the previous 7 movies in the Sawfranchise. Somehow I ended up in the theater … Continued
Suburbicon is a messy disappointment
Movie Title: Suburbicon Grade: D Rating: R In a Nutshell: Nope. Hated it. The film tries to be a drama, dark comedy, murder thriller, and social commentary all at the same time, but it’s a messy downer. I felt … Continued
Lego Ninjago tickles fans
Movie Title: The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Grade: B+ Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: While this third installment in the Lego movie universe isn’t getting the rave reviews that the first two did, I still got a kick … Continued
The Mountain Between Us blends genres, but no heat
Movie Title: The Mountain Between Us Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 100 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on The Mountain Between Us: A Novel , this dramatic romance with a survival backdrop features two great actors: award-winning Kate Winslet and Idris … Continued
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