Everything Everything makes tween girls swoon and giggle

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Movie Title:  Everything, Everything Grade:  C- Rating:  PG-13, 1 hour 36 minutes In a Nutshell:  This chick flick coming-of-age story reminds us to live our lives, instead of just observe them.      Based on the popular teen romance Everything, … Continued

Born in China is timed perfectly for Earth Day

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Movie Title:  Born in China Grade:  A- Rating:  G, 79 minutes   In a Nutshell:  Disney Nature presents a beautiful look at some fascinating creatures born in China.   Narrated by John Krasinski (The Office: The Complete Series) , this eco- documentary … Continued

Before I Fall is Groundhog Day meets Mean Girls

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Movie Title:  Before I Fall Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 99 minutes In a Nutshell: Teenage girls.  Squee!  (I’m so glad I have 4 sons.  Translation = no exhausting drama.)   This is sort of a teenage girl version of  Groundhog Day (one … Continued

The Book of Love explores love, life, grief, and healing

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Movie Title:   The Book of Love Grade:  C Rating:  PG-13, 107 minutes In a Nutshell: Written and directed by Bill Purple, this profanity-laced story is about death, love, insanity, and healing.  Uplifting theme “Try something new.  Be bold.” – Penny  … Continued

Pompeii serves up ash and cheese for disaster lovers

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Movie Title:   Pompeii PG-13, 1 hour 38 minutes Grade:   B In a Nutshell:   This disaster movie is getting terrible reviews, but I still got a kick out of the swords-and-sandal attempt at filling in the details of how things went … Continued