Winners of the 90th Academy Awards
Full of glitz, glamour, talent, and entertainment, the 90th Academy Awards reminded us why we love watching movies so much. They take us to new places and fill … Continued
Game Night is a dark comedy with some fun twists
Movie Title: Game Night Grade: B+ Rating: R In a Nutshell: “And THAT is how you do a game night!” This dark comedy has enough twists to keep the audience entertained and guessing. Tips for parents: F-bombs, profanity, and … Continued
2018 Academy Award nominations
Ah, that famous golden man! The 2018 Academy Awards airs this Sunday night and I can’t wait to see who the winners are! Who do you think will take home the Oscar this year? Which ones have you seen? Which … Continued
Winchester disappoints in the telling of a true spooky tale
Movie Title: Winchester Grade: D Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 39 minutes In a Nutshell: I don’t like scary movies, but I was curious about this one because I grew up very close to the actual Winchester Mystery House in San … Continued
Annihilation is cerebral sci-fi modern art that’s leaving audiences with mixed feelings
Movie Title: Annihilation Grade: B Rating: R, 1 hour 55 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on the first book in Area X: The Southern Reach Trilogy: Annihilation; Authority; Acceptance , Director Alex Garland decided not to make the film an adaptation, but … Continued
Braven lets you see the studly Jason Momoa while we wait for Aquaman to hit theaters
Movie Title: Braven Grade: C Rating: R, 94 minutes In a Nutshell: Directed by Lin Oeding, this Canadian action flick is all testosterone. Nothing like a relaxing winter day at the cabin. Ha ha My dad has a cabin in the mountains … Continued
The Shape of Water is certified fresh
Movie Title: The Shape of Water Grade: A- Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: Certified fresh! This “adult fairy tale” was produced, directed, and written by Guillermo Del Toro. The film combines a love story with science … Continued
Maze Runner: The Death Cure ends the YA dystopian trilogy
Movie Title: Maze Runner: The Death Cure Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 114 minutes In a Nutshell: This third film provides a fitting finale to a thrilling young adult book and movie franchise. Congrats to my friend, James Dashner, for … Continued
Proud Mary showcases Taraji P. Henson
Movie Title: Proud Mary Grade: C Rating: R, 1 hour 29 minutes In a Nutshell: Who doesn’t love Taraji P. Henson? I thought she was great in Hidden Figures, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She is equally competent on … Continued
Fifty Shades Freed ends the trilogy of trash
Movie Title: Fifty Shades Freed Grade: F Rating: R. Why isn’t this rated X? In a Nutshell: Why is this trilogy of trash on the big screen? Why isn’t this sold as the pornography it is? I realize … Continued