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Nell Minow

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Biography:

Nell Minow writes about movies, television, the Internet, and parenting as The Movie Mom for Beliefnet and other publications. Her articles have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Family Fun, Child, Daughters, Parents, Slate, and three editions of The Practical Guide to Practically Everything. Her book, The Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies was published by Avon in 1999, with a second edition in 2004. She reviews movies every week on radio stations across the US and in Canada. Her reviews appear on Beliefnet at http://blog.beliefnet.com/moviemom and you can see her Movie Mom page on Facebook or follow her on twitter. Nell is a member of the Online Film Critics Society, the Broadcast Film Critics Association and the Washington Area Film Critics Association.

Favorites:

500 of my favorite movies are reviewed in my book, but as of this writing my top 10 would have to include

Location:

Just outside of Washington DC

Reviews

Movies TV Shows
Steal This Story, Please! (2025) 92% B+ EDIT “Goodman reports the facts from the perspective nearly all other journalists overlook, the impact of the news on ordinary people. It is a welcome reminder that irritating, provocative, relentless journalists are an indispensable foundation for democracy.” – Movie Mom Apr 30, 2026 Full Review The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) 78% B+ EDIT “Witty barbs, fabulous fashion, a touch of romance, some big name cameos, top performances, and a surprise superstar; it’s thoughtful enough to have some meaning but light enough to be entertaining, as imperishably classic as a little black dress.” – Movie Mom Apr 30, 2026 Full Review I Swear (2025) 97% 3.5/4 EDIT “Seeing him walk quietly through the campus and have the kind, unforced, casual conversation we take for granted is very moving.” – RogerEbert.com Apr 24, 2026 Full Review Mother Mary (2026) 72% D EDIT “It gets some points for Lowery's singular vision, striking images, and game performances, but not as many as it needs to overcome its pretentiousness, its pointlessness, and, worst of all, its ultimate emptiness. ” – Movie Mom Apr 24, 2026 Full Review Michael (2026) 38% B- EDIT “The movie has its entertaining moments, mostly when Jaafar Jackson replicates some of his uncle’s most iconic performances, but the dramatic sections are weak and sanitized.” – Movie Mom Apr 22, 2026 Full Review The Christophers (2025) 97% A- EDIT “The verbal parrying is pure delight, smart and sharp. It reflects a very deep understanding of the world of art, the people who create it and the complexities of maneuvering the world of critics, gallery owners, and wealthy collectors. ” – Movie Mom Apr 17, 2026 Full Review Lorne (2026) 71% B EDIT “He is so even-tempered, and often downright dull, that he is not a dynamic film presence, and because his job is "SNL" that is a gigantic contrast with EVERYONE ELSE on screen. ” – Movie Mom Apr 17, 2026 Full Review The Travel Companion (2025) 90% 3.5/4 EDIT “It draws us in with acutely observed details and relatable characters that portray universal conflicts, all with nuance and good humor.” – RogerEbert.com Apr 10, 2026 Full Review You, Me & Tuscany (2026) 65% 3/4 EDIT “Like Zuccotto, Tuscany’s legendary whipped cream and chocolate dessert, it may not be nutritious, but it tastes very good.” – RogerEbert.com Apr 10, 2026 Full Review The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) 43% B EDIT “Is it essentially an informercial for the games and merch? Of course it is. But is is good-hearted and colorful, and has genuine affection for the fans.” – Movie Mom Apr 2, 2026 Full Review The Drama (2026) 77% B- EDIT “It's the kind of movie actors like to be in because of the some very intriguing acting challenges. Ifyou can handle the cringe, you will appreciate the performances, excellent as we would expect from four of the best young actors working today.” – Movie Mom Apr 2, 2026 Full Review Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice (2026) 75% B+ EDIT “There’s a small genre of films I call "cheerfully nasty."It has a terrific cast, some delightfully deadpan dialogue, a bunch of great needle-drop songs, some surprising twists throughout, and even a post-credit scene with one more.” – Movie Mom Mar 26, 2026 Full Review Fantasy Life (2025) 82% B- EDIT “What makes it worth seeing is Peet and the other performers, as well as the chance to see a first film from Shear, who deserves a second one.” – Movie Mom Mar 26, 2026 Full Review Marc by Sofia (2025) 74% EDIT “We might not come away understanding Jacobs or his world better, but we can still enjoy spending time with him.” – RogerEbert.com Mar 25, 2026 Full Review Project Hail Mary (2026) 94% A EDIT “I do this job because in my heart I believe that movies are the culmination of every art form developed by humans, the greatest story-telling mechanism ever developed. "Project Hail Mary" makes use of every part of that story-telling capacity.” – Movie Mom Mar 18, 2026 Full Review Reminders of Him (2026) 56% B- EDIT “The story feels like Temu Nicholas Sparks. But Monroe and Withers give strong performances, doing much more than the script to make it watchable, if pleasantly forgettable.” – Movie Mom Mar 13, 2026 Full Review Hoppers (2026) 94% 4/4 EDIT “'Hoppers’ is Pixar at its best, a story with warmth, humor, exciting action, endearing characters, and a reassuringly expansive notion of community. ” – RogerEbert.com Mar 2, 2026 Full Review Paul McCartney: Man on the Run (2025) 100% B+ EDIT “Documentarian Morgan Neville has assembled archival clips, including some endearing home movies, in an impressionistic, occasionally whimsical, mosaic and Sir Paul allows himself to get more introspective than usual.” – Movie Mom Feb 27, 2026 Full Review How to Make a Killing (2026) 43% C EDIT “he actors here seem to be coming from different movies. It should also have clever crimes. Like the characters, the crimes here are bland, and like "Hit Man" the end is unsatisfying and sour.” – Movie Mom Feb 20, 2026 Full Review EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2025) 97% A- EDIT “Until someone invents a time machine, this movie is the only way you will get a chance to experience one of the most electrifying performers of the 20th century at the absolute height of his charisma and musicianship. ” – Movie Mom Feb 20, 2026 Full Review I Can Only Imagine 2 (2026) 63% 3/4 EDIT “Those who are already fans will appreciate this chance to share Millard's and Timmons' story, but those who do not know him may find it uninspiring.” – RogerEbert.com Feb 20, 2026 Full Review GOAT (2026) 85% 3/4 EDIT “Vibrant artwork and a dynamic camera are more memorable than the generic character designs, not to mention the familiar storyline about doing what it takes to achieve your dreams. ” – RogerEbert.com Feb 13, 2026 Full Review Crime 101 (2026) 88% B- EDIT “Three people under increasing pressure find their stories intersecting in a tense, old-school crime drama that hopes top acting talent will keep you from noticing, or at least caring. ” – Movie Mom Feb 12, 2026 Full Review Wuthering Heights (2026) 58% C EDIT “Pretty people in beautiful settings yearning, hurting each other, having sex -- eye candy, titillation, but very superficial. ” – Movie Mom Feb 11, 2026 Full Review Solo Mio (2026) 83% B- EDIT “This is a don’t think too hard, enjoy the scenery and wait for a happy ending movie. ” – Movie Mom Feb 6, 2026 Full Review
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