Just Mercy movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Just Mercy RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours, 16 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: The power of an effective film is that it makes you think and feel. This movie certainly does that. At … Continued
Harriet movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Harriet RATING: PG-13 (This is a “softer” version of slave history than Hollywood has pumped out in recent years.) LENGTH: 2 hours, 5 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: There has been a … Continued
Skin movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Skin RATING: R LENGTH: 2 hours Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: Based on a true story, this dramatic movie written and directed by Guy Nattiv offers a powerful look at insane ignorance, ugly racism, … Continued
Little movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Little RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour, 49 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+ IN A NUTSHELL: This is kind of a reverse, African-American version of the Tom Hanks’ 1988 hit movie Big. I love that movie. It … Continued
The Green Book movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Green Book [Blu-ray] RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 10 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A IN A NUTSHELL: Inspired by a true story, Green Book [Blu-ray] will open your eyes and heart. Before … Continued
Jane and Emma movie review
Movie Title: JANE AND EMMA Limited release with movie opening in Utah on October 12, 2018 Grade: A- … Continued
BlacKKKlansman movie review
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
Fences features incredible performances by Denzel Washington and Viola Davis
Movie Title: Fences Grade: A Rating: PG-13, 133 minutes In a Nutshell: The Pulitzer-winning source material has already earned some awards for literature, on Broadway and now on the Big Screen. The book, stage play, and film are all a … Continued
Selma movie honors MLK and the Civil Rights Movement in a timely, sobering manner
Movie: Selma Grade: A Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: This is a sobering film to watch, and especially now as so many racist clashes have been occurring around the country. It’s not only a historic memorial, but … Continued