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MOVIE TITLE: The 355 This female-starring action flick is now available in theaters only. After the theatrical run, it’ll be available on streaming. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 2 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: When a top-secret weapon falls into … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Nightmare Alley This dark drama is currently playing only in theaters. RATING: R LENGTH: 2 hours 30 minutes (That’s a long film!) IN A NUTSHELL: Academy Award winner Guillermo del Toro wrote, directed, and produced … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Mr. Birthday This family-friendly movie is currently available on Video on Demand at sites like Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Spectrum, and Cox. If you’d like a free 30-day trial on Amazon Prime, click on this link! RATING: G … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Monster Family 2 This colorful animation by Viva Films had a limited theatrical release in October 2021 for Halloween, but it is now being released everywhere On Digital and On Demand on January 4, 2022. RATING: … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: The Spine of Night This epic fantasy is now available on Video on Demand RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour 33 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: A press screener was offered to me for consideration as an Oscar contender. I … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: The Only One This romantic drama is now available on Video on Demand. If you’d like to watch this on Amazon Prime but don’t have an account there yet, Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial RATING: … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: A Journal for Jordan This dramatic movie based on a true story opens on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 2 hours 11 minutes (whew!) IN A NUTSHELL: Directed by two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, this … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: West Side Story This remake of the popular Broadway musical is now playing in theaters nationwide. Its release was delayed due to issues related to the pandemic, but it turned out that the new release was even better … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: Are You Happy Now? This self-proclaimed “anti-romantic” comedy is now available on digital platforms. RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour 35 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: Congratulations to first-time director David Beinstein. He also wrote the movie. ARE YOU HAPPY … Continued
MOVIE TITLE: To What Remains This touching documentary is in theaters on December 10, 2021, but the nationwide release begins on December 7th, Pearl Harbor Day. RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 21 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: TO … Continued