Now open in select theaters nationwide, The Grizzlies is an intense but enjoyable hero's journey, told in epic fashion through the prism of a real-world community's sports evolution. But don't be mistaken. While the film may read like so many other classic athletic tales, there is far more at play … [Read more...] about The Grizzlies
Movie Reviews
Greyhound
When I found out that Greyhound would be opening this weekend on Apple TV+, I was excited. The film combines two of my favorite things: Tom Hanks and source material from C. S. Forester. Since I'm the mother of two sons who were entranced with any content related to history, our family went through … [Read more...] about Greyhound
Mighty Oak
If you've run across the trailer for Mighty Oak and considered it as a possible summer screen for your kids who loved School of Rock, think twice. Despite the charisma and mad guitar skills of its pint-sized protagonist, this really isn't a film for children. This being said, Mighty Oak musters … [Read more...] about Mighty Oak
The Way Back
Synopsis: Jack Cunningham was a high school basketball phenom who walked away from the game, forfeiting his future. Years later, when he reluctantly accepts a coaching job at his alma mater, he may get one last shot at redemption. https://youtu.be/GhtTc7R8yBk While it may appear to be yet … [Read more...] about The Way Back
1917
Synopsis: At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield (Captain Fantastic’s George MacKay) and Blake (Game of Thrones’ Dean-Charles Chapman) are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that … [Read more...] about 1917
Dark Waters
Be prepared. By the time you finish watching “Dark Waters” in theaters this December, you're going to want to run home, search your cabinets for teflon-containing products, tear up your dated carpets, and scour your children's toy bins for plastic products. Most of us, when witnessing the havoc that … [Read more...] about Dark Waters
WAVES
From a distance, they look perfect, don't they? He is a self-made man, fit, impeccably dressed, and a model father... She is a loving mother, a caring partner, accomplished, stylish and attentive... And their children, a boy, and a girl, the kind of teenagers everyone wants: on the right track … [Read more...] about WAVES
A Reindeer’s Journey
Synopsis: Meet Ailo, a newborn reindeer who embarks on an incredible odyssey with the help of his mother. Narrated by Donald Sutherland and set against the frozen majesty of northern Finland, their journey is an uplifting story for the whole family. Trailer: https://youtu.be/N7hhHoQYQRA The … [Read more...] about A Reindeer’s Journey
The Great Alaskan Race
The interesting thing about films inspired by historical events is that they have the potential to crowd out the true history at their core by overly emoting, hyping the flashbang, or massively modifying accounts of what actually happened. Interestingly, THE GREAT ALASKAN RACE avoids these and … [Read more...] about The Great Alaskan Race
Ode to Joy: What If Happiness Could Kill You?
What if the sensation of feeling joy, bliss, or happiness was akin to a death sentence? Could you survive if giggles or happy tears or elation brought with them the risk of ending it all? ODE TO JOY, opening in select theaters and streaming on-demand now, begs this question. Such is the case for … [Read more...] about Ode to Joy: What If Happiness Could Kill You?
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: Dads and Dogs and Deeper Meanings
Taken at it's most basic level, THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN is a family-friendly look at life and love through the eyes of the family pet. Our guide for the emotion-packed journey is Enzo, a sage and sometimes sarcastic golden retriever voiced to perfection by Kevin Costner. Early in the film, … [Read more...] about THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: Dads and Dogs and Deeper Meanings
ASTRONAUT: Shooting for the Stars
Opening in select theaters and on-demand nationwide, ASTRONAUT stars Richard Dreyfuss in a role that reminds us that we're never too old to grasp for our dreams. Widowed, living temporarily in his daughter's home, and feeling generally adrift, Dreyfuss' Angus seems resigned to living out his … [Read more...] about ASTRONAUT: Shooting for the Stars
SKIN: Can You Transition from Hatred to Healing?
I'm just going to say it right up front: SKIN, opening in theaters and on-demand on Thursday, July 26, is not for everyone. It's probably not even for most people. But I feel compelled to share my thoughts on the film here because after screening it a few weeks ago, I could not stop thinking … [Read more...] about SKIN: Can You Transition from Hatred to Healing?
The Biggest Little Farm: Encouragement for Life’s Hardest Stuff
Increasingly, documentary films are my favorite form of entertainment. My top film experience for 2018, FREE SOLO, forever altered my previously held perception that only blockbusters can keep you on the edge of your seat. So perhaps it's not surprising that THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM charmed me … [Read more...] about The Biggest Little Farm: Encouragement for Life’s Hardest Stuff
Chrissy Metz “Breakthrough” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode #47
On this week's show, we visit with three amazing personalities from the film BREAKTHROUGH, which opens in theaters nationwide this week. Meet star Chrissy Metz, Director Roxann Dawson, and the "real" John Smith whose miraculous story is at the heart of the … [Read more...] about Chrissy Metz “Breakthrough” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode #47
The Best of Enemies
When based in reality, film has the power to instruct, to educate and to motivate. THE BEST OF ENEMIES, opening in theaters today, succeeds in taking a challenging story and turning it into a strong and needed life lesson. Synopsis: from the film's website Based on a true story, THE BEST OF … [Read more...] about The Best of Enemies
