The Green Book movie review

posted in: Drama, True story | 0

MOVIE TITLE:   Green Book [Blu-ray]   RATING: PG-13   LENGTH: 2 hours 10 minutes   Movie Review Mom GRADE:  A     IN A NUTSHELL:  Inspired by a true story, Green Book [Blu-ray] will open your eyes and heart.  Before … Continued

First Man movie review

posted in: Action, Drama, News, True story | 1

Movie Title:   First Man   Grade: A-  Rating:  PG-13, 138 minutes     In a Nutshell:   Oscar winners Ryan Gosling and Damien Chazelle come together again after their award-winning smash hit La La Land to bring us a fascinating look at … Continued

Movie Review Mom interviews Greg Lynch Jr. from The Last Captain

posted in: Documentary, News, True story | 1

 Nope, this isn’t another Pirates of the Caribbean movie about the last captain of the Black Pearl.  It’s actually a lovely documentary about the legendary Olympic Sabre (fencing) champion and coach, George Piller. What makes this movie special?  I have … Continued

Sgt. Stubby An American Hero movie review

NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD and Blu-ray.   Movie Title:   SGT. STUBBY: AN AMERICAN HERO   Grade:  A   Rating: PG, 85 minutes   In a Nutshell:  How have I never heard this story before?  As if the heartwarming tale weren’t … Continued

Papillon movie review

posted in: Action, Crime, Drama, True story | 6

Movie Title:   Papillon Grade:  B+ Rating: R, 136 minutes   In a Nutshell:  I’ve always been fascinated by prison movies.  This gritty remake is well done and is based on the best-selling memoirs by wrongfully convicted prisoner Henri Charriere in … Continued

American Animals showcases American stupidity

posted in: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Teen, True story | 0

Movie Title:American Animals Grade:  B+ Rating: R, 120 minutes In a Nutshell:   The movie starts out with text on the screen that quotes Charles Darwin in The Origin of Species that says, “We must suppose that American animals slowly migrated … Continued

Winchester disappoints in the telling of a true spooky tale

posted in: Drama, Horror, Mystery, True story | 0

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

12 Strong tells the true story of the horse soldiers who were the first to fight back after 911

posted in: Action, Drama, True story, War | 0

Movie Title:      12 Strong Grade:   B Rating: R,   2 hours 10 minutes In a Nutshell:  This declassified true story has good intentions and a solid cast, but doesn’t give us the depth that other war movies have provided … Continued

The Post shows that the power of the press is still relevant in a day of fake news

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Movie Title:      The Post Grade:  B+ Rating: PG-13, In a Nutshell: Spielberg, Hanks, Streep.  Powerhouse combination that reminds us why they’re the masters of their trade.  Surprisingly, this is the first time all three have worked together on a … Continued