Love the Coopers mixes a little bit of humor with a lot of family tension

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Movie:    Love the Coopers   Rating:    PG-13   Grade:   B-   In a Nutshell:    Timed perfectly for the holidays, the talented cast gets slogged down with a sappy and predictable script that mixes a little bit of humor with a … Continued

Spectre is nice addition to James Bond franchise

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Movie:    Spectre   Rating:    PG-13, 2 hours 30 minutes   Grade:   B+   In a Nutshell:    When I first heard that actor Daniel Craig recently admitted he never wanted to play James Bond again, I have to admit I … Continued

Ricki and the Flash hits DVD on November 24

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OUT ON DVD November 24, 2015     Movie:     Ricki And The Flash   Rating:    PG-13, 1 hour 42 minutes   Grade:   D   In a Nutshell:    Written by a guy named Diablo, this film features three-time Oscar winner … Continued

Mr. Holmes is a must-see for Sherlock Holmes fans

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                           ON DVD November 17, 2015 Movie:     Mr. Holmes   Rating:    PG   Grade:   A   In a Nutshell:    Super Sleuth Sherlock Holmes is retired and doesn’t live … Continued

Jem and the Holograms preaches be yourself

Movie:    Jem and the Holograms   Rating:    PG, 1 hour 58 minutes   Grade:   B-   In a Nutshell:   If you’re a 7 year old girl, you’ll like this musical fantasy movie.  This live-action girl-power flick is based on … Continued

Once I Was a Beehive will make you laugh and cry

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Movie:    Once I Was A Beehive   Rating:    PG, 1 hour 59 minutes   Grade:   B+   In a Nutshell:    Teenage girls can be sooooo dramatic.  Because of that, they’re going to really get a kick out of this over-acted … Continued

The Last Witch Hunter doesn’t cast a spell on audiences

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Movie:    The Last Witch Hunter   Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes   Grade:   C   In a Nutshell:    Timed perfectly for Halloween, this creepy action flick features Vin Diesel kicking evil witch butt.    Unfortunately, the film doesn’t cast a … Continued

PAN disappoints and bewilders

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Movie:    Pan   Rating:  PG, 1 hour 51 minutes   Grade:   C-   In a Nutshell:    Maybe I’m weird, but I’ve never really liked Bobby Driscoll’s story of Peter Pan.  I mean, a boy who refuses to grow up?  Don’t … Continued

Bridge of Spies blends history with drama and a touch of Spielberg magic

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Movie:    Bridge of Spies   Rating:  PG-13, 2 hours 15 minutes   Grade:   A   In a Nutshell:    “1957.  The height of the Cold War.  The United States and the Soviet Union fear each other’s nuclear capabilities – and intentions.  … Continued