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Parental Guidance Suggested

Adam Cravens and Jane Ellen watch more movies each month than most people do in a year.

They even put movie release dates in their personal Google calendars so these film nerds are the experts you want to hear from when it's time to decide if a movie is worth your time and money. Parental Guidance Suggested reviews new movies in theatres with a no spoilers promise.
Occasionally English South Africa TV & Film · Society & Culture
128 Episodes
100 – 120

Robin Hood

This week’s episode is about Robin Hood. Not horrible. But not good either. The story of Robin Hood has been done so many times and so much better than this.
6 Dec 2018 31 min

Creed II & Ralph Breaks The Internet

This week’s episode is about two new movies. Creed II is one of the best of the entire Rocky franchise. And Ralph Breaks the Internet delivers entertainment for everyone. It's a satisfying sequel.
29 Nov 2018 52 min

The Girl In The Spider’s Web & Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald

This week’s episode is about two new movies The Girl in the Spider's Web and Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald. The Girl can wait, watch Dragon Tattoo instead and catch Spider's Web when it's on Netflix. Grindelwald will delight Harry Potter fans. It's meant to be seen on a large…
22 Nov 2018 32 min

The Grinch

This week’s episode is about the new animation: The Grinch. The Grinch will make lifelong fans who don't know the original animated film. For those who have watched it every year since they were kids--they will find it satisfying.
15 Nov 2018 34 min

Bohemian Rhapsody

This week’s episode is about Bohemian Rhapsody. A superb & entertaining movie. Rami Malek’s performance is Oscar Worthy.
8 Nov 2018 30 min

First Man

This week’s episode is in space with Ryan Gosling in First Man.
1 Nov 2018 20 min

Halloween

This week’s episode is about Halloween. Halloween is a must-see for anyone who likes suspense. Watch the original Halloween from 40 years ago, then watch Terminator 2, THEN see the Halloween in theatres.
25 Oct 2018 26 min

Bad Times at the El Royale

This week’s episode is about Bad Times at the El Royale, a Pulp Fiction-esque thriller told from the point-of-view of each character. It is entertaining and has a stellar cast.
18 Oct 2018 22 min

Venom & A Star Is Born

This week’s episode is about Venom and A Star Is Born. Venom is fun and a Star is a nuanced piece of storytelling that deserves all the praise it's garnering.
11 Oct 2018 50 min

Night School

This week’s episode is about Night School. Kevin Hart’s new comedy. It amuses.
4 Oct 2018 28 min

Searching

This week’s episode is about Searching. A well done suspense film that is worth your time.
27 Sep 2018 38 min

The Predator

This week’s episode is about the #1 movie this past weekend, it's The Predator. It's just as good if not better than the original Predator movie with snappy dialogue and a feast of special effects.
20 Sep 2018 41 min

Crazy Rich Asians

This week’s episode is about Crazy Rich Asians. A genuinely funny film and perhaps the best rom-com since My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
13 Sep 2018 41 min

The Meg

This week’s episode is about The Meg. This movie is not directed by Spielberg. This movie is not Jaws.
6 Sep 2018 49 min

Happytime Murders

This week’s episode is about Happytime Murders. You will have the opposite of a happy time if you choose to watch this move. Hard pass.
30 Aug 2018 29 min

Mile 22

This week’s episode is about Mark Wahlberg's Mile 22. A discussion on how it’s predictable, watchable but not a big screen must see.
23 Aug 2018 40 min

BlacKkKlansman

This week’s episode is about BlacKkKlansman. It’s a thumbs up if you are not easily offended. Adam says it is funny and entertaining.
16 Aug 2018 28 min

Christopher Robin

This week’s episode is about Christopher Robin. Christopher Robin is going to get to you, just like the end of Toy Story 3. It's beautifully filmed and a sweet movie that is not unlike the movie Hook. As a matter of fact, it's so very like Hook, thematically, that you…
9 Aug 2018 20 min

Mission Impossible: Fallout

This week’s episode is about Mission Impossible: Fallout. Listen to Jane and Adam talk about movie making, Tom Cruise running, what movies he needs to make, and how much they enjoyed the film. Short answer, see it on the big screen. In 3D at the very least.
2 Aug 2018 53 min

The Equalizer 2 & Hotel Transylvania 3

This week’s episode is about Equalizer 2, and Hotel Transylvania 3 (kind of). E2 is a standard Denzel movie. Nothing wrong with it, but not what we’d call an “Essential See In Theatre” movie.
26 Jul 2018 37 min
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