Genius is for book lovers

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Movie Title:    Genius Grade:  A- Rating:  PG-13, 104 minutes In a Nutshell:   I’m an official book nerd, so I really liked this movie.    As an author of 21 published books, I was fascinated with the working relationship between the … Continued

He Named Me Malala will break your heart and inspire you

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Movie Title:    He Named Me Malala    Grade:   B- Rating:  PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell:   This true story is one that needs to be told.   Unfortunately, the film is underwhelming considering the importance of the subject material.  It is … Continued

Moneyball hits a home run with baseball fans and audiences

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I was flying home on a 5 hour flight yesterday and finally watched the 2011 baseball hit, Moneyball.  Hey, better late than never, right? In this case, it was worth the wait and gets an enthusiastic endorsement from me, just … Continued

The 33 pays tribute to the Chilean miners

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Movie Title:      The 33 Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 2 hours In a Nutshell:  Based on the true account of 33 Chilean miners who were trapped far below the surface of the earth, this feel-good movie shows the human spirit and … Continued

Miracles from Heaven encourages Christians not to lose their faith

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Movie Title:     Miracles From Heaven Grade:   B Rating:   PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell:    Based on true events, this inspiring story is geared towards Christians who sometimes struggle with their faith when when hard times come.  Jennifer Garner … Continued

Woodlawn blends football with faith

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Are you ready for some football?   The Superbowl is coming up soon, so I thought I’d review a football movie you may have missed when it hit theaters a few months ago. Movie Title:     Woodlawn Grade:  A- Rating: … Continued

Concussion earns Will Smith a Golden Globe nod

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Movie Title:    Concussion Grade:  A- Rating:  PG-13 In a Nutshell:    Will Smith rightly deserves the Golden Globe nomination he earned from his role in this “David vs. Goliath” story.  His Nigerian accent is great and his depth of emotion superb. … Continued

In the Heart of the Sea offers amazing cinematography and CGI

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 Movie Title:    In the Heart of the Sea Grade:  A- Rating:  PG-13, 2 hours 1 minute In a Nutshell:     1820. A giant, vengeful whale.  A ship.  A determined captain.  Man vs. beast.  Imagine Entertainment and Director Ron Howard create a … 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