Sarah Knight Adamson

The irresistibly charming Bridget Jones, brought to life by Renée Zellweger, makes her much-anticipated return in the delightful comedy “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.” After a nine-year hiatus, fans can once again revel in Bridget’s adventures as a mother of two, bravely navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood,…

“September 5” transports us back to the historically significant year of 1972, during the Olympics in Germany. ABC, in a bold move, continued to broadcast live the 22-hour terrorist attack by militants from a group calling itself Black September. This attack, which tragically ended with the murder of 11 members…

Looking for an inspirational and heart-warming family story? Look no further as the movie “Unstoppable” (PG-13) is based on the true story of Anthony Robles, played by Jharrel Jerome, an NCAA Champion wrestler who was born without a right leg. The movie focuses on his humble upbringing in Mesa, Arizona,…

Mufasa: The Lion King” is a prequel to the ‘The Lion King’ movie series, focusing on Mufasa’s early years as a lion cub. Director Barry Jenkins addresses two key questions: How did the young Mufasa become king, and why did his brother Scar turn against him? Upon viewing the film,…

The immensely popular romantic drama television series “Virgin River” streaming on Netflix is currently airing its sixth season, which launched in December 2019. Diving into the source material, I found that Robyn Carr, a New York Times Bestselling author, created the series of romance novels that inspired the show. She…

Dylan, a 19-year-old singer and songwriter, leaves his home in Minnesota and arrives in New York in 1961, destined to change the course of American music. Moving into Greenwich Village, he begins forming personal relationships while focusing on his career as a singer. Timothée Chalamet stars and performs as Bob…

The town of Emmanuel is known for its annual Christmas pageant, which is about to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The long-time organizer and director, the unyielding Mrs. Armstrong (Mariam Bernstein), fell, breaking both of her legs and is out of commission. No one stepped up to lead the pageant, leaving…

Families can rest assured that younger children will enjoy “Moana 2” in the theater just as much as their older siblings and friends. The film boasts catchy songs, a powerful female lead character, and breathtaking special effects. Eight years have passed since that spirited Polynesian girl captivated Disney fans, and…

“The Wizard of Oz” (1939) holds a special place in my heart. It’s been my favorite movie since I was 10 years old, and I’ve had the pleasure of viewing it over 25 times, many of those in a movie theater where I’ve introduced the film and led discussions. I’ve…

  The historical story begins sixteen years after the Academy Award-winning movie “Gladiator” concluded, as Ridley Scott returns as director, with an opening setting of northern Africa where Lucius, a refugee, warrior, and farmer, is captured and enslaved by General Marcus Acacius played by Pedro Pascal from Rome. Lucius, who…