Hello everyone! I’ve missed you! And I’ve missed writing for you and filling your head with nonsense. It feels great to be back! I hope your summer went well. Let’s take a look and see what’s available in theaters this weekend for your big-screen viewing pleasure! HUSTLERS This is a JLo vehicle about pole-dancing girls […]
13 Reasons Why: A mom’s perspective
Netflix is about to release season three of 13 Reasons Why. Please don’t let your kids watch this alone. There is help if you are feeling alone and hopeless: the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. I finally got up the courage to watch 13 Reasons Why. My first thought was, “Ahhh, time to home […]
The Angry Birds 2: For the birds?
If there was one kids’ movie in recent memory that I felt didn’t deserve a sequel, it was The Angry Birds Movie. With its questionable humor and weak source material, The Angry Birds Movie was a stretch for a major motion picture release. But apparently it made enough of a nest egg at the box […]
Geetha’s What To Watch: Bernadette and more!
Hey there, folks! I hope you’re having a splendid week. Summer’s great, as always… I guess. There’s been so much drama, I’ve decided to just not remember it 🙂 After all, the most important thing to me is what’s playing at the theater this weekend. So let’s get to it! GOOD BOYS Three sixth-graders (Jacob […]
Dora and the Lost City of Gold review: Vamos to the movies
They did it! They made a live action version of Dora the Explorer with Dora and the Lost City of Gold. But will you be shouting hurray, as Dora and her sidekick Boots did so often in the beloved Nickelodeon animated series for preschoolers? What is it about? First, the premise: in Dora and the […]
What to watch for families: Dino Dana, Twelve Forever, and Mako Mermaid
If you’ve seen The Lion King, and maybe you’re enjoying a summer stay-cation this week, I have some wonderful recommendations for you to watch on Amazon Prime and Netflix starring dinosaurs, mermaids, and a tween who doesn’t want to grow up–Dino Dina, Twelve Forever, and Mako Mermaid! Dino Dana (live action) If your children love […]
Geetha’s What To Watch: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood…
Summer! How about these record hot days? And how about the record hype on the movie scene lately? Everyone and their mother is falling over themselves paying homage to… the great one. I want you to be smarter, so I’ll arm you with some little known facts applicable in this particular case. Let’s go! ONCE […]
The Lion King: Groundbreaking special effects rule
After taking a hiatus to complete a cross-country move, I am delighted to be back to cover summer family movies! A big thank you to Geetha for holding down the fort — you can check out her wonder reviews here. Of all Disney animated films, The Lion King is the movie that comments the most […]
Geetha’s What To Watch: Crawl, Stuber, and more!
Hey there! I hope everyone had a good week? Mine was crazy. Fortunately, it’s my kind of weekend, because there are a couple of nice flicks available this weekend that may in fact have you flipping a coin. Take a look… CRAWL Creature feature! Brilliant title, too. It’s a sweet little effort, even if predictable. […]
