kids’ movies

The Muppets are Back!

November 23, 2011

I grew up with the Muppets on my TV every Sunday night – they were a huge part of my childhood. However, with the exception of the MuppetVision 3D movie at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, my kids really aren’t all that familiar with the Muppets. I’m so glad that the Muppets are back with their very [...]

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Looking Forward to Disney’s Tangled!

November 1, 2010

My kids can’t get enough of Disney movies, and I’m sure Tangled will be no exception. I haven’t seen it yet – it comes out Wednesday, November 24th, but it features Mandy Moore as Rapunzel, who takes the Kingdom’s most wanted bandit Flynn Rider (voiced by Zachary Levi) hostage. I’m sure we’ll be in line [...]

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Talking Flipped WIth Rob Reiner and Penelope Ann Miller

August 30, 2010

While I haven’t actually had the opportunity to see/review Flipped, the new coming-of-age film by Rob Reiner, I did get the chance to participate in a conference call with a handful of mom bloggers. Rob and Penelope Ann Miller, one of the film’s stars, talked about their involvement in the film and how important it [...]

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Ramona and Beezus Movie Review

July 23, 2010

I was always a fan of Beverly Cleary when I was growing up, who is decidedly more wholesome than the other ubiquitous writer from my childhood, Judy Bloom. I had wondered what happened to those captivating characters, since Beverly Cleary’s talents seemed to have skipped a generation of fans. So, I was happy to see [...]

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