Zootopia is great fun for all ages
Movie Title: Zootopia Grade: A Rating: PG-1 hour 48 minutes In a Nutshell: This smart, colorful animation has a touch of Disney magic with new, adorable characters that are sure to make this family-friendly comedy a classic. Zootopia is to … Continued
Gods of Egypt tries a little too hard
Movie Title: Gods of Egypt Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 7 minutes In a Nutshell: Before my 15 year old son even saw this film, he determined “It’s just a special effects movie.” Indeed. It’s not a bad movie; … Continued
2016 Academy Award Winners
Hollywood’s biggest night presented the following list of Oscar winners at the 88th Academy Awards: Best Picture – Spotlight Best Actress – Brie Larson, Room Best Actor – Leonardo DiCaprio, The Revenant Directing – Alejandro G. Iñárritu, The Revenant Best Supporting Actress – Alicia Vikander, The Danish Girl Best Supporting Actor … Continued
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Hail Caesar! pokes good fun at old Hollywood
Movie Title: Hail, Caesar! Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes In a Nutshell: Four-time Oscar winning brothers Joel and Ethan Coen have created an extremely entertaining comedy that pokes fun at Hollywood’s Golden Age, featuring a … Continued
Brooklyn features talented Saoirse Ronan
Movie Title: Brooklyn Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 51 minutes In a Nutshell: Irish actress Saoirse Ronan shines in this period piece about Irish immigrants coming to America in the 1950’s. It’s a character study about self-discovery that … Continued
The Choice is formulaic and lazy writing
Movie Title: The Choice Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell: My husband says that the definition of a Chick Flick is when two good-looking guys fall all over themselves for one spoiled girl. If … Continued
Zoolander 2 has more cameos than humor
Movie Title: Zoolander No.2 Grade: C+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes In a Nutshell: Blue steel is back! If you loved the first Zoolander movie, like I did, you’ll generally get a kick out of this sequel. If you … Continued
The Forest addresses suicide and paranormal activity
Movie Title: The Forest [Blu-ray] Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 35 minutes In a Nutshell: This is the classic “January Junk” horror movie. This will be a movie your teens will have playing in the background while they do … Continued
Norm of the North is a snore fest
Movie Title: Norm of the North Grade: D Rating: PG, 1 hour 26 minutes In a Nutshell: This animation from Lionsgate is another tired environmental lecture about how animals are superior and humans are evil. This is NOT one … Continued