Everest features stunning cinematography

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Movie  Everest   Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 1 minutes   Grade:   B   In a Nutshell:    This is an impressive movie to watch on IMAX and in 3D.  The cinematography and sound design will surely win some awards.   While the … Continued

Big Eyes gets my big applause

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  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

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 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

The Theory of Everything introduces a new Stephen Hawking to the universe

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Movie: Theory of Everything PG-13, 2 hours 3 minutes   Grade:  A-   In a Nutshell:  The movie illustrates the romantic spark between the leads, as well as Stephen’s search for the spark that started the universe.   It explores the … Continued

Martin Luther King would have loved the movie “The Butler”

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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I wanted to share a review of Lee Daniels’ The Butler, released just last week on DVD.   I simply don’t understand how a mediocre movie like “American Hustle” can get nominated for … Continued