I was prepared not to like Aladdin. Maybe it was the negative buzz Will Smith received on social media for his CGI genie. Perhaps it was the expectation that the movie, set in a mythical Arabia, would be politically tone deaf to the current harsh realities of life in that realm of the world. I […]
Penguins: A stunning kid friendly nature documentary from DisneyNature
Every year for Earth Day, my family looks forward to the new yearly release from DisneyNature. If you haven’t seen these wonderful G-rated nature documentaries, you are in for a fun visual feast. This year Penguins has waddled into theaters. DisneyNature is expert at bringing the tough and often brutal world of nature to a […]
Kids’ movies 2019: A complete sneak preview list for your family
This year is already promising to be a great year for kids’ and family movies heading to the big screen. Be sure to bookmark this page as I will be updating my kids movies 2019 preview periodically throughout the year! Of course we have numerous sequels (The Lego Movie 2, The Secret Life of Pets […]
Mary Poppins Returns: Familiar fun that is practically perfect in every way
I admit it: I was one of the lucky ones who got to see Mary Poppins Returns on the big screen early. When we walked in, I gasped in delight. I felt like I was watching the original Mary Poppins, but with brand new adventures. Mary Poppins Returns: No need to dread this sequel Some […]
Captain Marvel first look: How women are reinventing superheroes
Women are making their mark in the world of Hollywood action films based on comic books. Captain Marvel seeks to take the reinvention of action superheroes as female leads even farther, through character development. It’s to Marvel Entertainment’s credit that they are letting women take center stage. Women’s perspective has been critical in the creation […]
