Posted on December 20, 2017 at 2:11 pm
Here’s the best and worst of what I saw at the movies this year: The best, in alphabetical order: Baby Driver — This high-octane fairy tale was brilliantly conceived and edited, with everything we heard on that magnificently-curated soundtrack what the title character was listening to. The Big Sick — Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Y. …
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Posted on December 20, 2017 at 8:00 am
B +| Lowest Recommended Age: | Middle School |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated PG for thematic elements including a brawl |
| Profanity: | Some mild language |
| Nudity/ Sex: | Kisses |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | Drinking and drunkenness |
| Violence/ Scariness: | Peril and violence including fights and mob threats, fire |
| Diversity Issues: | A theme of the movie |
| Date Released to Theaters: | December 20, 2017 |
| Date Released to DVD: | April 9, 2018 |
| Amazon.com ASIN: | B077R32LVQ |
I am in no way dissing “The Greatest Showman” by saying that when it is available on DVD and streaming it is destined, even designed to be popular for sing-alongs at middle school slumber parties. Or that it is a good old-fashioned movie musical to take the whole family to, including grandparents and grandchildren, over …
Posted on December 19, 2017 at 6:50 pm
I often say, to use the words of Jan Struther on another subject, that rankings are “indefensible but irresistible.” (Struther is on my own list of favorite writers, or, I should say since she is very British, favourite.) I don’t spend much time on my own end of the year best/worst lists, but I really …
Posted on December 19, 2017 at 12:44 pm
I am so excited about this! I love heist films and this one looks yummy!
Posted on December 19, 2017 at 12:36 pm
My wonderful friends at the Alliance for Women Film Journalists have shared their favorite Christmas movies, from the traditional (“It’s a Wonderful Life”) to some surprising choices. Be sure to check them out!
