Paul, Apostle of Christ movies is more dark and gory than expected

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Movie Title:    Paul, Apostle Of Christ Grade:   B Rating: PG-13,  108 minutes In a Nutshell:  Just in time for the Easter season, this Christian movie brings Paul and Luke, both faithful followers of Jesus Christ, to the big screen with … Continued

Death Wish gets remade with Bruce Willis

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Movie Title:      Death Wish Grade:   B Rating: R In a Nutshell:   With all the debate going on about guns and the 2nd Amendment in our America right now, this movie is tricky.  Timing, eh? It’s all about arming yourself, getting revenge, … Continued

Red Sparrow takes spy thriller to a Rated X level

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Movie Title:             Red Sparrow Grade:  C- Rating: R,  2 hours 19 minutes In a Nutshell:   This sex filled spy thriller features psychological manipulation and LOTS of undressing and naked bodies.  Even Jennifer Lawrence shows us full … Continued

Game Night is a dark comedy with some fun twists

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Movie Title:      Game Night Grade:  B+ Rating: R In a Nutshell:   “And THAT is how you do a game night!”    This dark comedy has enough twists to keep the audience entertained and guessing. Tips for parents:  F-bombs, profanity, and … Continued

Winchester disappoints in the telling of a true spooky tale

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Movie Title:      Winchester Grade:  D Rating: PG-13,  1 hour 39 minutes In a Nutshell:   I don’t like scary movies, but I was curious about this one because I grew up very close to the actual Winchester Mystery House in San … Continued

Annihilation is cerebral sci-fi modern art that’s leaving audiences with mixed feelings

Movie Title:     Annihilation Grade:   B Rating: R, 1 hour 55 minutes In a Nutshell:  Based on the first book in Area X: The Southern Reach Trilogy: Annihilation; Authority; Acceptance , Director Alex Garland decided not to make the film an adaptation, but … Continued

Peter Rabbit has something for all ages

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Title:  Peter Rabbit Grade:  B Rating: PG In a Nutshell: Beatrix Potter’s beloved The Tale of Peter Rabbit gets a very modern spin as Sony Pictures blends live action with impressively expressive animation.   With lots of critter mayhem, silly banter, … Continued

Braven lets you see the studly Jason Momoa while we wait for Aquaman to hit theaters

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Movie Title:      Braven Grade:   C Rating: R, 94 minutes In a Nutshell:  Directed by  Lin Oeding, this Canadian action flick is all testosterone. Nothing like a relaxing winter day at the cabin.  Ha ha  My dad has a cabin in the mountains … Continued

The Shape of Water is certified fresh

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  Movie Title:     The Shape of Water Grade:   A- Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell:   Certified fresh!  This “adult fairy tale” was produced, directed, and written by Guillermo Del Toro.  The film combines a love story with science … Continued

Maze Runner: The Death Cure ends the YA dystopian trilogy

Movie Title:    Maze Runner: The Death Cure Grade:   B+ Rating: PG-13, 114 minutes In a Nutshell:   This third film provides a fitting finale to a thrilling young adult book and movie franchise.  Congrats to my friend, James Dashner, for … Continued