Stronger better earn Jake Gyllenhaal an Oscar nomination

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RELEASED on DVD on December 19th. Movie Title:   Stronger (2017) Grade: A- Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell:   Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance is outstanding, as always.  He’s truly fantastic in everything he does.  I’m such a fan. I’d love to … Continued

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales fatigues fans

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  Movie Title:   Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 135 minutes In a Nutshell:  I guess this is what you call “Franchise Fatigue.”  Audiences are getting a little tired and so is … Continued

The Book of Love explores love, life, grief, and healing

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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

Queen of Katwe is royally inspiring

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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

Loving is a quiet look at the Civil Rights movement and interracial marriages

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Movie Title:  Loving   Grade:  A-   Rating:  PG-13, 123 minutes   In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, this historical drama sensitively tells the true story about the 1967 U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated state laws … Continued

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is raunchy and disgusting

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Movie Title:    Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates    Grade:  D- for disgusting Rating:  R, 98 minutes of trash.   THIS MOVIE IS DEFINITELY R! In a Nutshell:  Supposedly based on a true story, this vulgar comedy is always offensive … Continued

The Darkness is full of every scary cliche

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Movie Title:      The Darkness Grade:   D for doesn’t bring anything new to the horror genre Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 32 minutes In a Nutshell:  Nothing new here, folks, but if you’re like my son who loves to watch silly -scary … Continued

My All American hits football, faith, and family

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Movie:     My All American   Rating:    PG, 1 hour 58 minutes   Grade:   B+   In a Nutshell:    This tale of gridiron glory is a true story that will inspire you and cause you to shed some tears, as … Continued