Posted on December 9, 2016 at 9:16 pm
One of Hollywood’s brightest stars celebrates his first century today. Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch on December 9, 1916) tells his story in The Ragman’s Son and Let’s Face It. He is #17 on the American Film Institute list of Hollywood’s greatest leading men, with a range of roles from “Spartacus” to Vincent Van Gogh. …
Posted on December 9, 2016 at 10:05 am
Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, and Mia Wasikowska star in “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” Tim Burton’s extravaganza inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic fantasy. And I have a copy to give away! Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with Alice in the subject line and tell me your favorite fantasy character. Don’t forget your address! (U.S. …
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Posted on December 9, 2016 at 8:00 am
In the mid-15th century, the royal House of Plantagenet had two rival groups that fought for control of the throne of England. On one side was the House of Lancaster, associated with a red rose, and on the other was the House of York, whose symbol was a white rose. There were many battles and …
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Posted on December 8, 2016 at 5:47 pm
Believe is being held over for additional showings in selected theaters. The PG-rated faith-based Christmas story stars Ryan O’Quinn and Shawnee Smith.
Posted on December 8, 2016 at 5:33 pm
B-| Lowest Recommended Age: | Preschool |
| MPAA Rating: | Rated R for crude sexual content and language throughout, drug use and graphic nudity |
| Profanity: | Very strong, crude, explicit, and graphic language throughout |
| Nudity/ Sex: | Very explicit sexual references and male and female nudity |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: | Drinking and drugs (played for comedy) |
| Violence/ Scariness: | Comic peril and violence with some injuries |
| Diversity Issues: | Diverse characters |
| Date Released to Theaters: | December 9, 2016 |
Not since “Snakes on a Plane” has there been a movie whose title so clearly explains exactly what the premise is and what the audience should expect. Indeed, star T.J. Miller (“Deadpool,” “Silicon Valley”) has said in interviews that he took the role based on the title alone (and his past relationship with the directors), …
