The Edge of Seventeen will make you glad you’re not a teenager anymore
Movie Title: The Edge of Seventeen Grade: B+ Rating: R, 98 minutes In a Nutshell: Hailee Steinfeld plays a completely self-absorbed teenager who has a hard time learning some of the most important lessons in life…that loving and caring … Continued
Silence is Martin Scorsese’s final testimony of faith
Movie Title: Silence Grade: A- Rating: R, 161 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on Shusaku Endo’s novel, legendary director Martin Scorsese offers a passionate look at faith and devotion, which he said was twenty years in the making. This is … Continued
Jackie is portrayed by an elegant Natalie Portman
Movie Title: Jackie Grade: B- Rating: R, 95 minutes In a Nutshell: This interesting look into the life of Jackie Kennedy features a stunning Natalie Portman, who deserves the Golden Globe nomination she received for Best Performance by an Actress … Continued
Manchester by the Sea will break your heart
Movie Title: Manchester By The Sea Grade: B Rating: R, 135 minutes In a Nutshell: Casey Affleck delivers a powerful performance, mastering the art of subtlety. He recently won “Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama” … Continued
Split showcases a fantastic James McAvoy
Movie Title: Split Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: James McAvoy thrills in this psychological horror story by M. Night Shyamalan, a director who knows how to take his time unfolding a story. This is the second … Continued
The Book of Love explores love, life, grief, and healing
Movie Title: The Book of Love Grade: C Rating: PG-13, 107 minutes In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Bill Purple, this profanity-laced story is about death, love, insanity, and healing. Uplifting theme “Try something new. Be bold.” – Penny … Continued
Patriot’s Day honors Boston’s courage and compassion
Movie Title: Patriot’s Day Grade: B+ Rating: R, 130 minutes In a Nutshell: I love Boston. I’ve been there several times and would eagerly go there again tomorrow. It’s a modern city dripping in history. This powerful film offers … Continued
Queen of Katwe is royally inspiring
Movie Title: Queen Of Katwe Grade: A Rating: PG, 124 minutes In a Nutshell: Walt Disney presents a fascinating, feel-good, underdog story about a smart girl who grows up in extreme poverty in Uganda. It’s fascinating to watch this … Continued
Moonlight wins Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama but I disagree
Movie Title: MOONLIGHT Grade: B Rating: R, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: This intimate coming-of-age film slipped right past most movie-goers, since it didn’t play in a lot of theaters and hardly anyone saw a trailer for it; however, the … Continued