The Prom movie review
MOVIE TITLE: The Prom: A New Musical Available on Netflix on December 11, 2020 RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours, 10 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: Directed by Ryan Murphy, who brought us … Continued
Little Women movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Little Women RATING: PG LENGTH: 2 hours, 14 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: As a movie critic, I loved watching this new adaptation because it was so well done and immensely charming. As … Continued
Mary Poppins Returns movie review
MOVIE TITLE: Mary Poppins Returns RATING: PG LENGTH: 130 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- TIPS FOR PARENTS: This is wonderful family entertainment for all ages. Those who grew up with the original Mary Poppins may even love it … Continued
The Post shows that the power of the press is still relevant in a day of fake news
Movie Title: The Post Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, In a Nutshell: Spielberg, Hanks, Streep. Powerhouse combination that reminds us why they’re the masters of their trade. Surprisingly, this is the first time all three have worked together on a … Continued
Florence Foster Jenkins reminds us AGAIN why we adore Meryl Streep
Movie Title: Florence Foster Jenkins Grade: B Rating: PG-13, 110 minutes In a Nutshell: This period dramedy spotlights a brilliant and ever talented Meryl Streep, although this film won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. I can really relate to Florence, … Continued
Suffragette movie honors women who sacrificed so much for our voting rights
Movie Title: Suffragette Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 46 minutes In a Nutshell: I teach a Politics class at a local college, so I was especially excited to see how Focus Features would handle this period piece in film. … Continued
Ricki and the Flash hits DVD on November 24
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
The Giver asks great questions about life and free will
Movie Title: The Giver [HD] PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes Grade: B In a Nutshell: If you haven’t read the best-selling young adult novel The Giverby Lois Lowry, you’ll understand the movie well enough, but also won’t know what you’re … Continued