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This surprisingly layered murder mystery is now playing on Netflix. RATING:PG-13 (expected, based on previous Knives Out films — brief language, violence, adult themes) LENGTH: 2 hours 26 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A SPONSOR of Today’s movie review:We see … Continued
This psychological drama is now playing on Netflix. RATING: R (suggested – for mature themes, language, and intense subject matter) LENGTH: 2 hours, 18 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE:B- IN A NUTSHELL: After the Hunt is a tense, thought-provoking drama … Continued
RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 45 minutes SPONSOR of Today’s movie review: Dog toys pack! Here’s the link: https://amzn.to/4q7od6S Movie Review Mom GRADE:C IN A NUTSHELL: Merv is a quirky romantic comedy with heart, humor, and just enough emotional depth … Continued
RATING: PG LENGTH: 1 hour 55 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: A- IN A NUTSHELL: David is an ambitious animated musical epic from Angel Studios, telling the biblical story of David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to … Continued
This intriguing documentary about Bigfoot premieres on digital platforms on December 1, 2025. RATING: documentary LENGTH: 1 hour 38 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: American Sasquatch bills itself as a serious, science-forward re-examination of the legend of Sasquatch (Bigfoot). It’s led … Continued
This goofy comedy premieres on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day in the USA! RATING: PG-13 LENGTH: 1 hour 48 minutes If you’re a fan of Napoleon Dynamite, you’re probably going to … Continued
This comedy/drama is available on digital platforms on November 25, 2025. RATING: R LENGTH: 1 hour 43 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE: B IN A NUTSHELL: The Best You Can is a quietly affecting, middle-age dramedy that reunites real-life couple … Continued
RATING:PG-13 LENGTH:1 hour 35 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE:A- SPONSOR of Today’s movie review:Your local library…where stories like this one begin. IN A NUTSHELL: Congratulations to Scarlett Johansson for her feature film directorial debut! Already, she has been nominated and … Continued
RATING:PG-14 (strong language, intense sequences) LENGTH:1 hour 52 minutes Movie Review Mom GRADE:B SPONSOR of Today’s movie review: Here’s a book with a similar story: https://amzn.to/4hz7TJ6 IN A NUTSHELL: Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite is a cold-sweat, real-time thriller … Continued
This dramatic mystery/thriller is now playing on Netflix RATING: TV-14 LENGTH: 1 hour 30 minutes IN A NUTSHELL: Held Hostage in My Home is a suspenseful made-for-Netflix thriller that plays on one of our greatest fears of being trapped in … Continued