Interstellar is out of this world

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Movie Title:   Interstellar PG-13, 2 hours 49 minutes   Grade:  A In a Nutshell:   This movie will blow your mind.  Either that or put you to sleep.  Viewers seem to be split in their opinion on this one.  The movie … Continued

Alexander’s movie isn’t the greatest, but it’s not terrible, horrible, no good or bad either

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Movie Title:  Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day PG 80 minutes Grade:  B In a Nutshell:  Based on Judith Viorst’s beloved 1972 child’s book, this slapstick and warmhearted family film is a simple illustration of how … Continued

My friend, James Dashner, just had his book The Maze Runner turned into a movie!

Movie Title:  Maze Runner PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes Grade:  B+ In a Nutshell:   I’m so thrilled for my friend, James Dashner, who is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Maze Runner Series (Maze Runner)that this film … Continued

Dolphin Tale 2 continues the sweet, simple and inspiring story for all ages

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Movie Title:    Dolphin Tale 2 PG, 1 hour 47 minutes Grade: A- In a Nutshell:   Admit it…the first time you went to Sea World, you wanted to be a marine biologist.  I think every kid has that fantasy at … Continued

3 Days to Kill movie review

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Movie Title:   3 Days to Kill PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade:   B In a Nutshell:   I’ve seen this movie a million times.  Of course, I haven’t seen this actual movie before, but it sure felt like it.  It’s pretty … Continued

Hunger Games: Catching Fire now out on DVD!

If you’re a Hunger Games fan, then you’ve probably already seen this, but if you haven’t, it’s now in stores on DVD for rental or purchase! Movie Title:  The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Grade: A In a Nutshell:  This movie … Continued

The Lego Movie has quick wit, gags and fun for all ages

Movie Title:  The Lego Movie Grade:  A- In a Nutshell:  Quick-witted fun for all ages, as well as obvious Lego lovers.  While raising 4 boys, I’ve sucked up my share of miscellaneous Lego pieces on the carpet with my vacuum … Continued

Last Vegas plays as Grampas Gone Wild

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Last Vegas just came out on DVD this week, so I thought it might be helpful to review the flick and let you know what you’re in for with a purchase or rental. Movie Title: Last Vegas Grade: C   … Continued

Kevin Sorbo and Disney do Hercules better

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Movie Title:  The Legend of Hercules Grade: C In a Nutshell:  I used to get a kick out of the old Kevin Sorbo TV show Hercules: The Legendary Journey.  Well, this is nothing like that.  You know that awesome Disney … Continued

Frankenstein disappoints, but still has cool effects

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Movie Title: I, Frankenstein Grade:  B- In a Nutshell:  I know a guy who was Aaron Eckhart’s college roommate.  He said that Aaron often talked about becoming a movie star some day.  He did it!  I’m sincerely happy for him. … Continued