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The Mummy
(Rated PG-13) 2 1/2 mummies (out of 4) The first movie featuring a mummy in Universal Studios monster films, “The Mummy” hit cinemas in 1932. Since that time there have been various mummy films, including the series starring Brendan Fraser which began in 1999, and the animated mummy featured in the more recent “Hotel Transylvania” films. […]
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Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman, part of the DC trinity that includes Batman and Superman, finally has her own solo live-action movie. The latest actress to portray Wonder Woman, Gal Gadot, first appeared on cinema screens in the 2016 film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”, and made quite an impact. Most theater audiences went wild when she […]
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Snacks & The Movies
I dare you to walk into a movie theater and not savor the scent of freshly made popcorn. When I go to a movie even if I have no intention of buying popcorn, I rarely can resist the fluffy treat due to the smell emanating in the theater lobby. These days a movie fan can […]
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
It’s really hard to believe the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise began back in 2003! I’m sure we all remember the lasting impression Johnny Depp made with his first appearance as Captain Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”. His bumbling but lovable pirate has become one of […]
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Aliens: Covenant
Some of the most horrifying creatures in movie history are back on the big screen at your local theater. The aliens from the “Alien” film franchise are back in “Alien: Covenant”, and I couldn’t be happier. The new film is a sequel to the 2012 film “Prometheus”, and a prequel to the 1979 film “Alien”. […]
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2
(Rated PG-13) 3 1 /2 guardians (out of 4) The superhero take over of theaters has begun with the release of “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”, the sequel to the 2014 original. Even though I am a comic book geek, I must confess before the release of the 2014 original I knew little about the […]
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Smoky Mountain Adventure Theatre
This week I am stepping away from the cinema to talk about my experience at Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures theater in Pigeon Forge, Tn. I was honored to attend a media event at the theater on May 5th with Dolly in attendance. Prior to being seated in the theater, there is an area where […]
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Phoenix Forgotten
(Rated PG-13) 2 1/2 UFOs (Out of 4) UFO’s (Unidentified Flying Objects) have been featured in various films throughout cinema history. Everything from the serious (“Close Encounters of the Third Kind”) to the silly (“Plan 9 from Outer Space”) have featured the mysterious flying objects. The latest UFO film, “Phoenix Forgotten”, is based on the […]
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Born In China
(Rated G) 4 Stars Every Earth Day Disneynature releases a film appropriate for the day, and I have become a fan of these films. The first Disneynature film I experienced at the theater was the 2011 release “Big Cats”, and after that joyous and unforgettable film, I have made the yearly trek to the theater […]
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The Fate of the Furious
(Rated PG-13) 3 Cars (out of 4) Let’s be honest, the “Fast and Furious” films are high budget B-movies that make tons of money basically following the same, but slightly altered story line. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the aforementioned facts, as if you are a fan of these movies, those are the very […]
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