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The Critics Choice Awards always comes and goes with less fanfare than we expect to see at the Academy Awards, but is a telling prequel to the big Oscar nominees announcement that follows the next day. One of the surprises … Continued
The 2020 Golden Globe nominations were just announced and the list includes some surprising snubs. Are you faves on this list? Best Motion Picture – Drama “The Irishman” (Netflix) “Marriage Story” (Netflix) “1917” (Universal) “Joker” (Warner Bros.) “The Two … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Boonie Bears: To the Rescue Available on DVD and streaming platforms December 17, 2019! RATING: G LENGTH: 1 hour, 33 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: The Boonie Bears is a very sweet … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: JUMANJI 3 RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours, 3 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: We’re back in the popular Jumanji video game and franchise with this action sequel directed by Jake … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Knives Out RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours, 10 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A IN A NUTSHELL: Directed by Rian Johnson, this funny “whodunnit” has the same vibe as the 1985 film Clue with an old-fashioned mystery … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Frozen 2 RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 43 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ (I loved the first movie, so it saddens me to give the sequel only a B+. I watched the movie twice and still settled … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Arctic Dogs RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour, 32 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: D- for Don’t bother IN A NUTSHELL: This is Entertainment Studio’s first animated feature. Directed by Aaron Woodley, this family-friendly movie is … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: The Addams Family (2019) RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour, 27 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: C+ IN A NUTSHELL: Children will be introduced to this macabre family in this dark animated version. If you watched the … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Zombieland Double Tap RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour, 39 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B+ IN A NUTSHELL: In honor of the 10th anniversary of Zombieland, the popular horror/comedy flick is back for seconds! I admit … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Late Night RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour, 42 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: This dramedy was written and produced by Mindy Kaling. She wrote Late Night with Emma Thompson in mind … Continued