Tolkien movie review
MOVIE TITLE: TOLKIEN RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour, 52 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: I was excited to learn more about J.R.R. Tolkien and really hoped this movie would be good. As an author of … Continued
Fighting With My Family movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Fighting With My Family RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 107 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: Based on the true story of Raya Knight (Paige) who became the youngest Diva’s Champion in history, this movie has the … Continued
They Shall Not Grow Old movie review
MOVIE TITLE: They Shall Not Grow Old [DVD] [2018] RATING: R LENGTH: 99 minutes + 30 minutes after the rolling credits for an explanation by director/producer Peter Jackson Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ for storytelling/A for technical … Continued
The Man Who Invented Christmas delivers a meaningful Christmas spirit
Movie Title: The Man Who Invented Christmas Grade: A Rating: PG, 104 minutes In a Nutshell: I admit it. I loved this movie, because I’m an author. I have a particular fondness for movies that peel back the curtains on … Continued
Kingsman Golden Circle is crazy, over-the-top entertainment
Movie Title: Kingsman: The Golden Circle Grade: B Rating: R, 2 hours 21 minutes In a Nutshell: This sequel to the original Kingsman: The Secret Service Uplifting theme: “Being a kingsman is more than the clothes we wear or the … Continued
Transformers 5 chooses special effects over substance
Movie Title: Transformers: The Last Knight Grade: C Rating: PG-13 In a Nutshell: Michael Bay says this is his last Transformers movie. Even fans hope that’s true. This Transformers blockbuster franchise seems to have fizzled, disappointing movie-goers with a weak … Continued
The Lost City of Z explores the jungles of South America and the mind
Movie Title: The Lost City of Z Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell: This savage story features the true tale of Percival Fawcett and his dream to discover The Lost City of Z along the Amazon river … Continued