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
Golden Globes 2015 winners announced
I really, really love watching movies. I even love watching award shows about movies! So, here are this year’s winners from the: 2015 Golden Globes MOTION PICTURES Best Drama WINNER: “Boyhood” “Foxcatcher” “The Imitation Game” “Selma” “The Theory of … Continued
The Imitation Game is the real deal
Movie: The Imitation Game Grade: A PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell: Two words: Benedict Cumberbatch Endless are the movies about WWII that are thought-provoking, inspiring, heartbreaking, and touching. This is definitely one of them. I’m … Continued
TAK3N: Should you take it or leave it?
Movie: Taken 3 or as it’s advertised, TAK3N PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade: C In a Nutshell: · Liam Neeson is forever tough and gruff with lines like “Try anything funny and they’ll kill you. And if they … Continued
Selma movie honors MLK and the Civil Rights Movement in a timely, sobering manner
Movie: Selma Grade: A Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: This is a sobering film to watch, and especially now as so many racist clashes have been occurring around the country. It’s not only a historic memorial, but … Continued
Big Eyes gets my big applause
Big Eyes PG-13, 1 hour 46 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Big Eyes is an EYE OPENING biopic about the pop art of Margaret Keane, as well as a social commentary of the male dominance of the … Continued
Unbroken spotlights the strength of the human spirit
Movie: Unbroken PG-13, 2 hours 17 minutes Grade: B+ In a Nutshell: This is an inspiring, true story that features the strength of the human spirit against all odds. Director Angelina Jolie was so taken with Lauren Hillenbrand’s … Continued
Into the Woods brews mixed messages for adults and children
Movie: Into the Woods PG, 2 hours 5 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell: Once upon a time, there was a Broadway musical that Disney remade as a feature film for families. This deconstructed twist on some of … Continued