KANSAS CITY, Mo — After watching more than 200 movies the time has come to choose the best. Not an easy task… Well maybe a little easier than most this year, since the overall quality of movies in 2014 was pretty weak and pathetic.
Which movies should you watch in the coming year? We draw up a list.
Think back over your favorite blockbusters this year.
“The Equalizer†(Rated R for strong bloody violence and language throughout, including some sexual references, 132 minutes): What seems like a bad idea, actually turns out to be a pretty good film. I never thought remaking a television show from…
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I t was a great year for parents at the movies. Whether they were animated or live action, some of the year's funniest, coolest films were made with kids in mind. To look back at the year's most memorable family films, I asked my 4-year-old daughter, Charlie, to add some commentary, and also rank her favorite movies of the year.