A Monster Calls is a stunning, heartbreaking tale
8 Jan 2017

A Monster Calls is a stunning, heartbreaking tale

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Movie Title:  A Monster Calls Grade:   A- Rating:  PG-13, 108 minutes In a Nutshell:  This beautiful coming-of-age story is a painfully heartbreaking film about letting go of a loved one who is dying.   My sister’s husband died young from cancer, … Continued

The Good Dinosaur is good, not great
3 Dec 2015

The Good Dinosaur is good, not great

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Movie:    The Good Dinosaur   Rating:    PG   Grade:   B   In a Nutshell:    This is Pixar’s second release this year after the huge hit “Inside Out”.   It’s not their best film, but it’s still very sweet. Don’t get me … Continued

Paper Towns features too many self-absorbed teens
30 Aug 2015

Paper Towns features too many self-absorbed teens

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Movie:    Paper Towns   PG-13, 1 hour 49 minutes   Grade:    C for Couldn’t stand the self-absorbed teenage angst OR           D for Don’t waste your time or money on this In a Nutshell:    Critics love … Continued

5 Flights Up features Morgan Freeman warmth and Diane Keaton charm
13 May 2015

5 Flights Up features Morgan Freeman warmth and Diane Keaton charm

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Movie:   5 Flights Up   PG-13, 1 hour 32 minutes Grade:  B   In a Nutshell:   Based on the novel Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment, this wry dramedy showcases the charming duo Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton. It’s a coming-of-age … Continued