Life straddles science fiction and horror genres

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Movie Title:  Life Grade:  B+ Rating: R, 103 minutes In a Nutshell: This is an extremely suspenseful and entertaining film that tries to straddle both the science fiction and horror genres.     It presents an interesting “what if” scenario … 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

Tim Timmerman could earn a cult following

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Movie Title:   Tim Timmerman, Hope of America Grade:  B+ Rating:  PG-13, 94 minutes In a Nutshell:  Brought to us from the clever peeps at VidAngel Studios, Picture Picture, and Purdie Distribution, this quirky film will take you back to high … Continued

Lion will break your heart and then warm it

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Movie Title:    Lion Grade:  A- Rating:   PG-13 In a Nutshell:  Adapted from the book A Long Way Home: A Memoir , this inspiring true story will break your heart and then warm it.   Most people missed this film when it … Continued

I’m Not Ashamed Reveals Faithful Student’s True Story at Columbine High

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Movie Title: I’m Not Ashamed Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 112 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is a Christian retelling of the fateful, famous shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.  Twelve students and one teacher were mercilessly murdered that … Continued

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie review by Movie Review Mom

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Movie:   Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – O.S.T.   RATING: PG LENGTH:  2 hour 2 minutes Grade:  B+   In a Nutshell:  The cast is charming and fantastic: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Dv Patel … Continued

Selma movie honors MLK and the Civil Rights Movement in a timely, sobering manner

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Movie:   Selma   Grade:  A   Rating: PG-13   In a Nutshell:  This is a sobering film to watch, and especially now as so many racist clashes have been occurring around the country.  It’s not only a historic memorial, but … Continued

The Good Lie uplifts and inspires with its profound simplicity

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Movie:  The Good Lie   PG-13, 1 hour 52 minutes   Grade: A-   In a Nutshell:  It’s very touching to watch the lives of these “Lost Boys” (and girls) from Sudan unfold.  I wanted to adopt them all. It’s … Continued

Saving Mr. Banks movie review

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Movie Title:  Saving Mr. Banks Grade: A- In a Nutshell:  This is an absolutely lovely film that wraps a perfect Disney bow around your heart.  It’s the untold back-story of how the beloved movie Mary Poppins came to be.  Walt … Continued

Captain Phillips receives heroic praise

Movie Title:  Captain Phillips In a Nutshell:  This intense docudrama of the Maersk Alabama hijacking keeps you on the edge of your seat, an especially impressive feat, considering the movie is over two hours long.  I kept imagining myself in … Continued