Megalopolis movie review

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MOVIE TITLE:   Megalopolis This artsy-fartsy, sci-fi drama by legendary director Francis Ford Coppola is now playing in theaters. RATING:  R LENGTH: 2 hours 18 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE:  C- IN A NUTSHELL: The story compares the fall of the … Continued

Ferrari movie review

MOVIE TITLE:     Ferrari  This stylish biopic is now playing in theaters. RATING:    R LENGTH:     2 hours 10 minutes   MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE:    A-     IN A NUTSHELL: The film was directed by Michael Mann, who … Continued

The Last Duel movie review

posted in: Action, Crime, Drama, War | 1

MOVIE TITLE:    The Last Duel   RATING:    R LENGTH:   2 hours 32 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: This epic tale is based on Eric Jager’s 2004 book “The Last Duel: A True Story of Trial by Combat in Medieval France”.  … Continued

Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker

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MOVIE TITLE:    Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker [Ultra HD] RATING:    PG-13 LENGTH:     2 hours, 21 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE:   A   IN A NUTSHELL: I always feel overwhelmed by the weight of reviewing a movie in a franchise … Continued

The Dead Don’t Die movie review

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MOVIE TITLE:   The Dead Don’t Die  RATING:  R  LENGTH:  1 hour, 45 minutes  Movie Review Mom GRADE:  C+   IN A NUTSHELL: I kind of thought the whole zombie craze was over now, especially with the end of The Walking … Continued

BlacKKKlansman movie review

posted in: Comedy, Drama, True story | 1

Movie Title:   Blackkklansman   Grade: A   Rating: R, 135 minutes   In a Nutshell:  “History written with lightening.”  Those were the words of Woodrow Wilson, describing the movie The Birth of a Nation (Kino Restored Edition).  Some might say … Continued

Star Wars: The Last Jedi thrills fans and entertains everyone else

   Movie Title:   Star Wars: The Last Jedi (With Bonus Content) Grade:  A Rating:  PG-13, 152 minutes (That’s a whopping 2 ½ hours!) In a Nutshell:  YES!  This is the EPIC movie we were hoping for!  I admit it…I almost … Continued

Silence is Martin Scorsese’s final testimony of faith

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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

Midnight Special is a hidden gem

posted in: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction | 0

Movie Title:      Midnight Special   Grade:   A-   Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes   In a Nutshell:  This sci-fi surprise is a fun road trip mystery.    Indie director Jeff Nichols is a compelling storyteller that allows the audience time … Continued