How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
I haven't seen many (any?) films from Thailand, but this one has apparently been a "runaway hit" in East Asia, so I thought I'd give it a go. The tale…
My Penguin Friend — A Family Friendly Flick
My Penguin Friend is a sweet human/animal friendship story, perfect for the whole family. Based on a real events, it stars Jean Reno (Da Five Bloods, Léon: The Professional) as…
The Garfield Movie
Pre-pandemic, I would not have bothered going to a movie about Garfield the cat. I simply didn't care all that much about the comic strip cat known for his laziness,…
The Boys in the Boat
Just in time for holiday viewing George Clooney brings us a good old fashioned crowd-pleaser! The Boys in the Boat tells the true story of the underdog rowing team at…
A Million Miles Away
A Million Miles Away provides a great opportunity for all to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-Oct. 15). The two-hour flick, streaming on Prime Video, tells the story of…
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Double Feature: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret; Judy Blume Forever
Growing up, it was a rite of passage to get "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" out of the library and plow through it, along with a stack of…
Review: The Bad Guys
The Bad Guys… aint so bad. And neither is their movie. The film is basically an animated animal version of Oceans 11. A heist movie for the under 12 set,…
Review: Better NATE than Ever
The DUMBO in the room with Disney's family-friendly musical dramedy Better NATE Than Ever is the irony of timing--as the film's release just happens to coincide with the passage of…
Review: King Richard
If you're at all into tennis, this is a must see. Even if you're not, you can't help but be aware of the amazing Williams sisters, Venus and Serena. King…
Quickie Review: Werewolves Within
Searching for the right flick to give you those Halloween chills? This horror/comedy based on a video game is your ticket! In it Forest Ranger Finn Wheeler (Sam Richardson, "Veep",…
Review: Cinderella
This latest take on the fairytale classic is actually quite entertaining and refreshingly different while still retaining a comfortable air of familiarity. Just don't expect to hear the enduring, trademark…
Review: Jungle Cruise
Is it safe to cruise again? Cinematically speaking, yes. Jungle Cruise is a fun ride, thanks in large part - okay, almost entirely - to the likability of its stars,…
Review: The Boss Baby: Family Business
“What happens on the playground stays on the playground.” Lines like this are what made the first Boss Baby a cute little hit in 2017, and what makes its sequel,…
Review: Disney-Pixar’s Luca
Disney-Pixar’s Luca is Finding Nemo meets Splash meets Pinocchio meets a whole bunch of other well-worn concepts, delivered with a dash of fresh Italian seasoning. There's pasta! Gelato! Vespas! Picturesque…
Review: Cruella
Cruella is a campy comedy crime caper that tells the origin story of one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history - especially if you're a dog lover. It's…