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Posted on May 3, 2022 at 11:27 am
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| Lowest Recommended Age: |
Middle School |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated PG-13 for frightening images, action, intense sequences of violence, and some language |
| Profanity: |
Some strong language, s-word |
| Nudity/ Sex: |
None |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: |
Drugged drinks |
| Violence/ Scariness: |
Extended comic-book/fantasy peril and violence, scary monsters, zombie, disturbing and grisly images |
| Diversity Issues: |
None |
| Date Released to Theaters: |
May 6, 2022 |
| Date Released to DVD: |
July 25, 2022 |
The year of the multi-verses continues with the latest Marvel entry, “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” directed by master of horror Sam Raimi (and with a special cameo by Raimi’s favorite actor, Bruce Campbell). As the MCU continues to evolve and expand, this movie builds not just on all of the Marvel movies …
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Posted on April 21, 2022 at 5:50 pm
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| Lowest Recommended Age: |
Mature High Schooler |
| Profanity: |
Very strong language, crude sexual references |
| Nudity/ Sex: |
Crude sexual references |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: |
Alcohol and drug use |
| Violence/ Scariness: |
Extended acton-style peril and violence, characters injured and killed |
| Diversity Issues: |
None |
| Date Released to Theaters: |
April 15, 2022 |
I’m not sure what it says about where we are in history that 2022 has become the year of movie meta-verses but, oh, forget it, “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” is a total hoot, and hilarious fun on every one of its meta-levels. Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage is played by….Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage as …
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Posted on April 21, 2022 at 5:36 pm
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| Lowest Recommended Age: |
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated.PG for action and rude humor |
| Profanity: |
Some schoolyard language |
| Nudity/ Sex: |
Some rude humor |
| Alcohol/ Drugs: |
None |
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Extended cartoon action-style law enforcement peril and violence |
| Diversity Issues: |
A metaphorical theme of the movie |
| Date Released to Theaters: |
April 22, 2022 |
“The Bad Guys,” based on the popular series of graphic novels by Aaron Blabey, is an adorable animated film about guys who are not as bad as they think. They are seen as the scariest animals on earth, but even when they are committing crimes, they do not realize that they have good qualities, too. …
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Posted on April 16, 2022 at 8:00 am
Have a blessed Easter! Some of the best Easter movies for families: Ben Hur: The heart-pounding chariot race is a classic in this stirring film with Charlton Heston as a proud prince turned slave whose life is transformed by an encounter with Jesus. The remake with Jack Huston is also very good. The Passion of …
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Posted on April 15, 2022 at 8:42 am
Have a blessed Passover! Whether you’re on Zoom or socially distant in person, enjoy the holiday devoted to family, freedom, and courage. Dayanu! The story of the exodus to freedom is for all ages. For family viewing: try It’s Passover Grover!, The Prince of Egypt, Rugrats Passover, and The Ten Commandments
