McFarland USA will warm your heart and inspire your feet
Movie: McFarland, USA PG, 2 hours 9 minutes Grade: A In a Nutshell: While this underdog story isn’t unique, the newest Disney film has a lot of heart and shows how to do the proven formula for … Continued
Project Almanac features “found footage” of time travel
Movie: Project Almanac PG-13, 2 hours Grade: C In a Nutshell: The movie uses “found footage” as its film style, which can be slightly annoying. The camera work is so shaky that it’s more irritating than clever. Its … Continued
Jupiter Ascending is visually impressive with a messy script
Movie: Jupiter Ascending PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes Grade: A- for visually amazing C- for story and dialogue In a Nutshell: Wow. Talk about sensory overload. The special effects are amaze balls. I went with some friends to … Continued
The Seventh Son movie hits screens after a year of delays
Movie: The Seventh Son PG-13, 2 hours Grade: C+ In a Nutshell: This heroic fantasy epic produced by Legendary Pictures hit movie theaters in France last month after almost a year’s worth of delays, but its United States … Continued
Superbowl Sunday Special movie review: When the Game Stands Tall
In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I’d post a movie review about gridiron glory: Movie Title: When the Game Stands Tall PG, 1 hour 55 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: Inspired by a true football … Continued
The most comfortable movie theaters in the world
I LOVE going to the movies! I love the smell of movie theater popcorn in the air and the rolling laughter in the audience when one person’s quirky laugh gets everyone else laughing. I love the excitement of Opening Night … Continued
Hollywood movie fun facts
I absolutely love watching movies. You probably do too if you’re reading this blog! Here are some fun facts about the silver screen that I thought you’d get a kick out of: 1. Originally, the term “movies” did not mean … Continued
Strange Magic is a bit strange
Movie: Strange Magic PG , 1 hour 39 minutes Grade: B- In a Nutshell: This fanciful animation features music from the past six decades in a whimsical search for true love inspired by Shakespeare’s William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer … Continued
2015 Oscar nominations announced
The star-studded movie award season has begun with Hollywood’s biggest night just around the corner. The nominations for the 2015 Oscars have just been announced. Here they are: Best Picture “American Sniper” Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper … Continued
Paddington’s warmth and charm make it from paper to the silver screen
Movie: Paddington PG, 1 hour 35 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: This family-friendly tale begins with an amusing background story that sets the humor and tone for the film, which is based on the popular children’s books … Continued