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

A Star Is Born movie review

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Movie Title:   A STAR IS BORN                      You can purchase your copy with this link: Star Is Born, A (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital) Grade:  A Rating: R, 2 hours … Continued

Pitch Perfect 3 is the swan song of the franchise

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Movie Title:       Pitch Perfect 3 Rating: PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes Grade:  C+ In a Nutshell: I admit that Pitch Perfect is one of my guilty pleasures. I’ve seen the first two movies in the Pitch Perfect franchise … Continued

The Greatest Showman features joyful dancing and infectious songs

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Movie Title:    The Greatest Showman Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: I’m obsessed with this movie and the soundtrack.  Critics originally started ripping this musical movie to shreds, making me wonder if I saw the same film … Continued

MeshugaNutcracker just might be your new holiday tradition

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Movie Title:  MeshugaNutcracker Grade:   A Rating: G, 2 hours 11 minutes (including an entertaining 15 minute intermission). In a Nutshell: Fathom Events brings stage productions and other special events to theaters across the country for limited release.    For the … Continued

Coco celebrates family and honors heritage

Movie Title:  Coco (Theatrical Verision) Grade:  A Rating: PG, 1 hour 49 minutes In a Nutshell:  Soooo adorable and meaningful.  This extremely vibrant, colorful animation by Pixar has heart, visually stunning effects, and celebrates a wonderfully rich Mexican culture that … Continued

Saturday’s Warrior makes a comeback

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Movie Title:  Saturday’s Warrior Grade:  B- Rating:   PG, 119 minutes In a Nutshell:  I first saw this stage musical when I was a little girl.  I LOVED it and immediately began memorizing all of the songs day in and day … Continued

Beauty and the Beast brings animation magic to life

Movie Title:   Beauty and the Beast Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 129 minutes In a Nutshell:  In this lovely Disney re-telling of a tale as old as time, Emma Watson shows us she can sing, dance, and cast a delightful … Continued

Sing has lots of toe-tapping heart and humor

Movie Title:   Sing    Grade:  A Rating:  PG, 108 minutes In a Nutshell:   All creatures great and small will really enjoy this delightful musical journey brought to us by the clever creators of Minions and Despicable Me.     The music … Continued