Star Wars: The Last Jedi thrills fans and entertains everyone else

   Movie Title:   Star Wars: The Last Jedi (With Bonus Content) Grade:  A Rating:  PG-13, 152 minutes (That’s a whopping 2 ½ hours!) In a Nutshell:  YES!  This is the EPIC movie we were hoping for!  I admit it…I almost … Continued

Is the movie Ferdinand appropriate for kids?

Movie Title:    Ferdinand Grade:   B Rating: PG, 1 hour 46 minutes In a Nutshell: I lived in Spain for a couple of years in my 20’s, so I was curious to see Blue Sky Studio and 20th Century Fox would … Continued

Cars 3 has heart and impressive animation

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  Movie Title:  Cars 3 (Theatrical) Grade:  B+ Rating:   G, 109 minutes In a Nutshell:  This family-friendly flick is the third installment in the Cars franchise.  By the way, the Cars ride at California Adventures next to Disneyland in California … Continued

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales fatigues fans

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  Movie Title:   Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 135 minutes In a Nutshell:  I guess this is what you call “Franchise Fatigue.”  Audiences are getting a little tired and so is … 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

Beauty and the Beast brings animation magic to life

Movie Title:   Beauty and the Beast Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 129 minutes In a Nutshell:  In this lovely Disney re-telling of a tale as old as time, Emma Watson shows us she can sing, dance, and cast a delightful … Continued

The new Cinderella is quite charming

Movie:  Cinderella   Rating: PG Length:  1 hour 45 minutes   Grade:  A   In a Nutshell:  In an era of movie remakes, this version of Cinderella by Director Kenneth Branagh is very simple, elegant, pure, and even old-fashioned, staying … Continued