Superbowl Sunday Special movie review: When the Game Stands Tall

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In honor of Super Bowl Sunday, I thought I’d post a movie review about gridiron glory:     Movie Title:   When the Game Stands Tall PG, 1 hour 55 minutes Grade:  B In a Nutshell:  Inspired by a true football … Continued

The Imitation Game is the real deal

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Movie:  The Imitation Game   Grade: A   PG-13, 1 hour 54 minutes In a Nutshell:  Two words:  Benedict Cumberbatch Endless are the movies about WWII that are thought-provoking, inspiring, heartbreaking, and touching.  This is definitely one of them.  I’m … Continued

TAK3N: Should you take it or leave it?

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Movie:  Taken 3  or as it’s advertised, TAK3N PG-13, 1 hour 33 minutes   Grade:  C   In a Nutshell: ·         Liam Neeson is forever tough and gruff with lines like “Try anything funny and they’ll kill you.  And if they … Continued

Selma movie honors MLK and the Civil Rights Movement in a timely, sobering manner

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Movie:   Selma   Grade:  A   Rating: PG-13   In a Nutshell:  This is a sobering film to watch, and especially now as so many racist clashes have been occurring around the country.  It’s not only a historic memorial, but … Continued

Big Eyes gets my big applause

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  Big Eyes PG-13, 1 hour 46 minutes Grade:  A-   In a Nutshell:   Big Eyes is an EYE OPENING biopic about the pop art of Margaret Keane, as well as a social commentary of the male dominance of the … Continued

Unbroken spotlights the strength of the human spirit

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 Movie:  Unbroken   PG-13, 2 hours 17 minutes Grade:  B+   In a Nutshell:  This is an inspiring, true story that features the strength of the human spirit against all odds.  Director Angelina Jolie was so taken with Lauren Hillenbrand’s … Continued

The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies satisfies the army of fans who want to see the final installment

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Movie:  THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES   PG-13, 2 hours 24 minutes Grade:  A-   In a Nutshell: Fans will be mostly satisfied with the way the end is handled and how introductions are made to step … Continued

Night at the Museum nods a fond farewell to fans, Robin Williams, and Mickey Rooney

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Movie:  Night at the Museum 3 PG, 1 hour 30 minutes Grade: B   In a Nutshell:  If you’re a fan of this edutainment franchise, you’ll enjoy seeing some of your favorite characters again, as well as meeting a few new … Continued

The new Annie is just ok for a Redbox slumber party

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Movie:  Annie  PG, 1 hour 58 minutes Grade: B   In a Nutshell:   In the midst of the current Sony hacking drama, the studio released a family-friendly film that is loosely based on the original comic strip by Harold Graycorny, … Continued