Helping you choose the best movies for your family
Movie Title: All the Money in the World Grade: A Rating: R, 2 hours 12 minutes In a Nutshell: If you have ever been to the famous Getty Museum in Los Angeles, you’ll get a new appreciation for … Continued
Movie Title: DARKEST HOUR based on the book: Darkest Hour: How Churchill Brought England Back from the Brink Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 5 minutes In a Nutshell: With a fascinating protagonist like Winston Churchill, you can hardly … Continued
RELEASED on DVD on December 19th. Movie Title: Stronger (2017) Grade: A- Rating: R, 119 minutes In a Nutshell: Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance is outstanding, as always. He’s truly fantastic in everything he does. I’m such a fan. I’d love to … Continued
Movie Title: The Man Who Invented Christmas Grade: A Rating: PG, 104 minutes In a Nutshell: I admit it. I loved this movie, because I’m an author. I have a particular fondness for movies that peel back the curtains on … Continued
Movie Title: Only The Brave Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, 2 hours 14 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story and an article written in GQ Magazine, this is a timely film that spotlights true heroes who fight … Continued
Movie Title: Birth of the Dragon Grade: B- Rating: PG-13, 91 minutes In a nutshell: I love China, San Francisco, Kung Fu, and Bruce Lee. Put all of those things together and you get this entertaining movie directed by George … Continued
Movie Title: American Made Grade: B+ Rating: R, 115 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story, this entertaining ride features Tom Cruise as a wide-eyed pawn in illegal activities led by the American government in the 1980’s. … Continued
Movie Title: Love, Kennedy Grade: B Rating: PG, 92 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story, this movie requires a box of tissues when watching. The touching film will break your heart and fill it with love … Continued
Movie Title: The Zookeeper’s Wife Grade: A- Rating: PG-13, although I would give this movie an R rating due to its grim nature and two glimpses of a topless woman. 126 minutes long In a Nutshell: This sobering film … Continued
Movie Title: The Lost City of Z Grade: B+ Rating: PG-13, 140 minutes In a Nutshell: This savage story features the true tale of Percival Fawcett and his dream to discover The Lost City of Z along the Amazon river … Continued