The Christmas Project warms the heart and inspires the mind

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Movie Title:  The Christmas Project Grade:  A- Rating:  G, 1 hour 28 minutes In a Nutshell: Think “The Wonder Years” meets “The Christmas Story.”   This sweet, family-friendly Christmas movie is a heartwarming reminder about showing love and forgiveness during the … Continued

I’m Not Ashamed Reveals Faithful Student’s True Story at Columbine High

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Movie Title: I’m Not Ashamed Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 112 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is a Christian retelling of the fateful, famous shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.  Twelve students and one teacher were mercilessly murdered that … Continued

Jack Reacher struts macho action

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Movie Title:   Jack Reacher Never Go Back   Grade:   B   Rating: PG-13, 118 minutes In a Nutshell:  My husband really liked the first Jack Reacher movie, so he was looking forward to this sequel.  It’s definitely a “man’s movie” … Continued

Inferno doesn’t light the box office on fire

Movie Title:   Inferno Grade:  B Rating:  PG-13, 121 minutes In a Nutshell:  I really enjoyed Dan Brown’s book a few years ago when I read it.  Yeah, I know…it’s not high-brow literature, but more of a guilty pleasure.   It has … Continued

Cafe Society charms Woody Allen fans

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Movie Title:       Cafe Society Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 85 minutes In a Nutshell:  Woody Allen is a master at quirky characters and conversations.  In this dark comedy about love, regret, and existentialism, old Hollywood and Manhattan glamour drip … Continued

Florence Foster Jenkins reminds us AGAIN why we adore Meryl Streep

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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

Newest Ben-Hur movie is half the length of Charlton Heston’s Oscar-winning film

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Movie Title: Ben Hur    Grade:   B- Rating:  PG-13, 124 minutes In a Nutshell:   I grew up watching the 1959 Oscar-winning original every Easter when it would play on TV.     As a Christian, I’m always grateful to see religious-based … Continued