Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: The Shack Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 132 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the best-selling New York Times novel by Canadian author William P. Young, this lovely film can heal your heart if you let it. Lose the … Continued
Movie Title: Table 19 Grade: C- Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 27 minutes In a Nutshell: First, let me announce that my oldest son just got engaged! Woohoo! I sure hope his reception is nothing like the one in this … Continued
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
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
Movie Title: Split Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 116 minutes In a Nutshell: James McAvoy thrills in this psychological horror story by M. Night Shyamalan, a director who knows how to take his time unfolding a story. This is the second … Continued
Movie Title: The Secret Life of Pets Grade: A- Rating: PG, 90 minutes In a Nutshell: This high energy family flick by Universal and Illumination is colorful and fun for all ages. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Chris … Continued
Movie Title: War Room Grade: A- Rating: PG, 2 hours In a Nutshell: By AffirmFilms, this faith-inspiring film will empower Christians to use prayer as a powerful weapon in their lives. The film is definitely geared towards viewers who are already … Continued
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
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
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