Movies 2017

Sarah’s Top 20 (Award-Worthy) Films of 2017

Top 20 Award-Worthy Films, Starting with #1 as my Favorite

1. Lady Bird 2. Baby Driver 3. Dunkirk 4. Wonder Woman 5. The Phantom Thread 6. Darkest Hour 7. I, Toyna 8. Thor: Ragnarok 9. … Read more

The Greatest Showman (PG-13) ★★

P. T. Barnum’s Storyline takes a Backseat to Singer Jenny Lind

The Greatest Showman is a dramatic musical inspired by P.T Barnum, (Hugh Jackman) the man behind the mystic of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. … Read more

Molly’s Game (R) ★★★

Try Your Hand at Molly’s Game

Molly’s Game is the true story of the rise, fall and redemption of Molly Bloom, who by the age of 26 was dubbed the “Poker Princess” for organizing high-stakes … Read more

Downsizing (R) ★★

Downsizing Needs a ‘Super-sized’ Script Re-Write

How does the world deal with over-population? In Downsizing, Norwegian scientists discover that shrinking humans to five inches tall is the answer. Also, they’ve proposed a 200-year plan in … Read more

The Post (PG-13) ★★★

The Post Defends the Freedom of the Press

Although people rail against journalists and media for having bias, leaking stories, or disseminating fake news, it’s hard to imagine a democracy without the press working to … Read more

I, Tonya (R) ★★★½

“I, Tonya” Ranks High on the Scale

Olympic figure skater, Tonya Harding, was one of the most hated people in America in the early 90s due to one of the most astonishing scandals in sports. … Read more

The Man Who Invented Christmas (PG) ★★★½

Behind the Writing of Charles Dickens

Have you ever wondered about the inspirations behind Charles Dickens’ timeless tale, A Christmas Carol? You may also be asking yourself, “Do we really need another Christmas Carol … Read more

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) ★★★½

Epic Blockbuster that Pays Tribute to the Past and Launches us into the Future

You’re in for a fun-filled time at the theater as Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s sweeping space landscapes and humorous … Read more

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (PG-13) ★★★½

Epic Blockbuster that Pays Tribute to the Past and Launches us into the Future

You’re in for a fun-filled time at the theater as Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s sweeping space landscapes and humorous … Read more

Lady Bird (R) ★★★★

Lady Bird

Lady Bird is the story of a teen, Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn 2015) as (Christine ‘Lady Bird’ McPherson). The setting is Sacramento, California in 2002, the hometown of the film’s writer/director Greta Gerwig. … Read more

Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri (R) ★★★

Coen brothers meet Quentin Tarantino in Ebbing, Missouri

A grieving mother, Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand) decides to send a public message to shame her town’s chief of police, (Woody Harrelson) into finding her daughter’s murderer. … Read more

The Disaster Artist (R) ★★★½

The Disaster Artist

James Franco directs and stars in a mockumentary of sorts that centers on the Hollywood dreams of writer and director Tommy Wiseau. Similar in tone to Johnny Depp’s Ed Wood, Wiseau is … Read more

Coco (PG) ★★★

Coco is an action, adventure, and comedy animated film by Disney. Pixar Studios. Miguel, voiced by newcomer Anthony Gonzalez is a young boy living in Mexico and dreams of being a super-star musician like his … Read more

Mudbound (R) ★★★★

Epic Southern Drama is an Intimate Portrait of Racism

Mudbound is a period-piece drama that takes place before, during, and after WWII on a cotton farm in Mississippi. It’s based on the novel written by … Read more

Wonder (PG) ★★★

Wonder is a drama/comedy based on R.J. Palacio’s best selling book of the same name. The film as the book, tells the story of August (Auggie) Pullman, played by Jacob Tremblay, a good-natured, funny and … Read more

Justice League (PG-13) ★★★

Justice League is the latest chapter in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) series, which thankfully finds its footing with a great ensemble cast.

The film picks up just after the events from the prior films, … Read more

“BIG TIME” Architecture Documentary, Stars Bjarke Ingels ★★★★ by Kathrine LeBlanc

Star Architect Bjarke Ingels is Uniquely Changing City Skylines

BIG TIME, directed by Kaspar Astrup Schröder, is an inspirational documentary film that captures influential architect Bjarke Ingles through his journey of changing our built … Read more

Murder on the Orient Express (PG-13) ★★★

Murder on the Orient Express is based on the classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie that was written in 1934; it certainly could be the most notable or familiar mystery novel in the world. Belgian … Read more

Thor: Ragnarok (PG-13) ★★★½

This is the third in its series, with Thor premiering in 2011 and Thor: The Dark World in 2013. Chris Hemsworth stars in all three films.

In Ragnarok Thor is imprisoned on the other side … Read more

Only the Brave (PG-13) ★★★½

Only the Brave

Is based on the true heroic story of the Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters in Yarnell, Arizona and on the GQ article “No Exit” by Sean Flynn. You will learn about the events … Read more

Marshall (PG-13) ★★★

Marshall: Educational & Entertaining

Fast-rising actor, Chadwick Boseman (Captain America: Civil War, 2017), sure has his historical portrayals down. After playing baseball great, Jackie Robinson in 42 (2013) and musician James Brown in … Read more

Goodbye Christopher Robin (PG-13) ★★★½ Radio Podcast 🎙

Meet Christopher Robin’s Real Family

This Historical Drama gives us the backstory surrounding writer A.A. Milne “Winnie-the-Pooh” and “The House at Pooh Corner,” these books were published 1926 &1928.

Suffering from PTSD after the war, … Read more

Victoria and Abdul (PG-13) ★★★

Victoria and Abdul is historical fiction that’s based on the book of the same name.

In 1887 a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim played by Ali Fazal becomes an unlikely friend to Queen Victoria … Read more