Posted on December 9, 2018 at 10:46 pm
MPAA head Charles Rivkin writes about the first half century of the Motion Picture Association’s Ratings system. It took a little time but, over the decades, the rating system gained credibility and acceptance with audiences. And this month, as we celebrate the system’s 50th anniversary, it remains the gold standard of voluntary industry self-regulation. Given …
Posted on December 7, 2018 at 8:10 am
Dolly Parton wrote six new songs for the new Netflix film, “Dumplin’” and I have the CD to give away! Guest stars include Mavis Staples, Macy Gray, Elle King, and Sia, and the CD features the Golden GLobe-nominated “Girl in the Movies” and a new string version of Dolly’s classic, “Jolene.” To enter, send me …
Posted on December 6, 2018 at 5:40 pm
B +| Lowest Recommended Age: | Mature High Schooler |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated R for language throughout and some drug use |
| Profanity: | Very strong language |
| Nudity/ Sex: | Sexual references |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | A theme of the movie, drug dealing, drug use, overdoses |
| Violence/ Scariness: | Peril and threats of violence |
| Diversity Issues: | None |
| Date Released to Theaters: | December 7, 2018 |
| Date Released to DVD: | March 4, 2019 |
Movies about families struggling with substance abuse, like real life struggles, generally follow the same pattern. A family member gets involved with drugs (or alcohol or some other addiction) and then there is the horrified realization of how serious the problem is, hope, betrayal, hope, back-sliding, incalculable damage to other family members, anger, recriminations, tears, …
Posted on December 6, 2018 at 5:31 pm
B| Lowest Recommended Age: | High School |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated R for some violence and sexuality |
| Profanity: | Some language |
| Nudity/ Sex: | Sexual references and explicit situations |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | Drinking and drunkenness |
| Violence/ Scariness: | Peril and violence including armed battles and beheading |
| Diversity Issues: | A theme of the movie |
| Date Released to Theaters: | December 7, 2018 |
| Date Released to DVD: | February 25, 2019 |
Gorgeous production values, magnificent costumes, a gripping historical rivalry that lasted a quarter century and ended with a beheading, and two fierce, beautiful, endlessly talented actresses giving it everything they’ve got — that takes us pretty far, but it cannot make up for a script that reduces the story of the class between two of …
Posted on December 6, 2018 at 9:58 am
The Golden Globe nominations are out! Best Motion Picture – Drama Black Panther BlacKkKlansman Bohemian Rhapsody If Beale Street Could Talk A Star Is Born Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy Crazy Rich Asians The Favourite Green Book Mary Poppins Returns Vice Best Motion Picture – Animated Incredibles 2 Isle of Dogs Mirai Ralph …
