Every so often you’ll hear on the news an amazing story of a lost dog who returns home against all odds. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like for the dog, look no further than A Dog’s Way Home. The power of a forever home for dogs This movie will definitely resonate with animal lovers: […]
Best snowman movie list plus easy snowman cake
When snowball fights are through, why not come in from a cold and warm up with hot cocoa and a snowman movie? There are a few really good ones that can be enjoyed around Christmas or on a snow day. Here are the best family-friendly snowman movies for cold days when you want to feel […]
Bird Box review: Apocalyptic science fiction thriller is dark but gripping
No one can debate the massive success of Bird Box on Netflix. The streaming service recently announced that 45 million accounts tuned in to watch. Debuting on December 21, folks must have had enough of feel-good, warm and fuzzy Hallmark holiday films and were good and ready for something dark and gritty. Make that very, […]
The best Christmas princess movies
Maybe you have your own little princess at home, or maybe you can’t resist a great fairy tale. If you add to that an obsession with Christmas, then you’ll want to indulge in a marathon of Christmas princess movies this year! I’ve compiled a complete list for your enjoyment, including several Netflix originals, plus a […]
Geetha’s What To Watch: Aquaman, Bumblebee, and Second Act
Hey there everyone—by now you must all be in the thick of holiday preparations…gift-buying and all that sort of thing, I’m sure? You’ll be happy to note that there are a couple of nice flicks new at the theater, just in time to help take that edge off: Aquaman, Bumblebee, and Second Act are hitting […]
Win A HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS on Blu-Ray! (5 winners)
Just in time for the holidays, a very unique kids’ movie is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD: A HOUSE WITH A CLOCK IN ITS WALLS. This haunted house movie made for tweens and young teens (ages 11-13) has the right amount of chill that would be a lot of fun for a slumber party or […]
Mowgli: Definitely not Disney’s The Jungle Book
Mowgli, a dark new retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, is now streaming on Netflix. Disney’s 1967 version of The Jungle Book was the sweet renowned animated classic featuring the bear Balloo’s “The Bare Necessities.” In 2016, Disney released a live-action retelling of the tale of an orphaned boy adopted by wolves and raised […]
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 […]
Blockers: A feminist teen sex comedy…for parents
Is Blockers, a teen sex comedy about three high school senior women who make a pact to lose their virginity on prom night, feminist? It depends on how you define feminist. But if you look at it from the perspective of how the young women are portrayed — as carefully developed, well-written characters who are […]
