The Post shows that the power of the press is still relevant in a day of fake news

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Movie Title:      The Post Grade:  B+ Rating: PG-13, In a Nutshell: Spielberg, Hanks, Streep.  Powerhouse combination that reminds us why they’re the masters of their trade.  Surprisingly, this is the first time all three have worked together on a … Continued

All the Money in the World will leave you dumbfounded

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  Movie Title:      All the Money in the World Grade:   A Rating: R, 2 hours 12 minutes In a Nutshell:   If you have ever been to the famous Getty Museum in Los Angeles, you’ll get a new appreciation for … Continued

Downsizing has a big sized message

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Movie Title:  Downsizing Grade:  C+ Rating: R, 2 hours 15 minutes In a Nutshell: Alexander Payne directs this social satire that introduces some interesting environmental ideas, but ultimately reminds us that a life lived for others has the most meaning. … Continued

Darkest Hour will probably win Gary Oldman an Oscar

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Movie Title:   DARKEST HOUR based on the book: Darkest Hour: How Churchill Brought England Back from the Brink Grade:  A- Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes In a Nutshell:   With a fascinating protagonist like Winston Churchill, you can hardly … Continued

Roman J. Israel takes a look at honor and integrity

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Movie Title:    Roman J. Israel, Esq. Grade:   C+ Rating: PG-13,, 117 minutes In a Nutshell:   Sony Pictures presents a movie that is part thriller, part character study, part legal drama.  Denzel Washington is why you want to watch this movie.  … Continued

Stronger better earn Jake Gyllenhaal an Oscar nomination

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RELEASED on DVD on December 19th. Movie Title:   Stronger (2017) Grade: A- Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell:   Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance is outstanding, as always.  He’s truly fantastic in everything he does.  I’m such a fan. I’d love to … Continued

The Man Who Invented Christmas delivers a meaningful Christmas spirit

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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

Hangman dies a quick death at the box office

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Movie Title:    Hangman Grade:  C Rating: R In a Nutshell: Al Pacino.  There’s THAT.  This is the eighth time he has played a police detective.   The old-school child’s spelling game, Hangman, held promise for a good thriller, but the movie … Continued