The New Superman Movie Soars Higher Than Ever – Spoiler-Free Review This week our family saw an advance screening of the new Superman movie, and we’re still blown away by the experience! Officially in theatres on July 11th, this new Superman movie isn’t just another superhero movie—it’s a fresh take on the Man of Steel […]
Disney-Pixar’s Elio Explores the Galaxy—and the Human Heart (Review)
We just saw Disney and Pixar’s Elio and it was absolutely GREAT! My teens and I had the opportunity to see Elio before it was officially in theatres and it was one of the best Disney Pixar movies I’ve seen. Spoiler-free review: This film truly was out of this world—in more ways than one. We […]
Disney’s Snow White: Magic, Music, and Mixed Feelings
My Review of Disney’s Live-Action SNOW WHITE We saw Disney’s SNOW WHITE at an early screening last week. It’s officially in theatres now. I’ll just right into it – I have both positive and negative things to say about this movie. First, the positive. Snow White is an entertaining and undeniably cheerful movie. The best […]
Paddington in Peru is a Fun, Heartwarming Adventure for All Ages
Paddington is back! Paddington in Peru is the third Paddington movie, and it’s in theatres February 14th. We saw the first two Paddington movies when they came out several years ago. I especially liked the second one (I reviewed it here), and my kids and I were so excited to see this one. We had […]
A Parent’s Review of Disney-Pixar’s Lightyear
(Note: This is a spoiler-free review.) Our family has always enjoyed Disney-Pixar movies, and for sure all the “Toy Story” movies. The most recent Toy Story movie, Toy Story 4, came out in 2019, and I reviewed it here. Those all are a must-see, in my opinion. After having seen all of those movies, I […]
Words on Bathroom Walls – Movie Review & Digital Book Giveaway (Ends 8/20)
Families – there’s a new movie in select theatres (yes, theatres!) this Friday, August 21st, and it’s one to check out especially if you have a teen. It’s called Words on Bathroom Walls, and it’s based on a popular young adult novel by Julia Walton. It’s a love story about a high school senior who […]
The Secret: Dare to Dream Movie Review & Book Giveaway
There are many things I’ve missed during COVID-19, and one of them is going to movies! But thankfully you can still see new movies – just digitally! On Friday, July 31st, a new, uplifting movie called The Secret: Dare to Dream will be available on Premium Video on Demand, and moms – get your girlfriends […]
Our Interview with Milan Ray from Troop Zero, a New Amazon Original Movie
Troop Zero Troop Zero is a new Amazon original movie, and it has already been a hit with families. I talked with some friends who saw the movie as soon as it came out this past weekend, and they said it was FABULOUS and very uplifting. So I had to see it and totally agree […]
Disney’s Frozen 2 is a Worthy, Enchanting Sequel (Review and Guide for Parents)
My (Spoiler-Free) Review of Frozen 2 Disney’s “Frozen,” which opened in 2013, is the highest grossing animated film of all time. I remember seeing it with my kids and thinking it was pretty cool with its catchy tunes like “Let It Go” and a good, unpredictable plot. Then it exploded in popularity – my daughter […]
New Digital Omnitheater at Science Museum of Minnesota featuring “Superpower Dogs”
The William L. McKnight-3M Omnitheater at the Science Museum of Minnesota just went digital with a new laser projection system! On Thursday, October 17th, the Omnitheater opened as only the third IMAX digital laser dome theater in the world, and we visited for the premiere of Superpower Dogs! The Omnitheater has been at the Science […]
My Interview with Isabela Moner & Eugenio Derbez, stars of Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Dora and the Lost City of Gold Dora the Explorer is such a familiar name for many kids – and parents. Dora the Explorer became a regular series in the year 2000, and is one of the longest-running series on Nick Jr. My daughter watched it when she was a little girl, and I liked […]
Toy Story 4 Review & Free Printable Activity Sheets
It’s the year of Disney sequels and live-action remakes, and Toy Story 4 is the next to bring nostalgia to the big screen. We saw it this past week, excited about another Toy Story movie, but wondering what this one could possibly add to the already successful franchise started in 1995. Did it add much? […]
Disney Brings it Back Two-Fold with its Live-Action Aladdin (Review)
(Note – like all my reviews, this is spoiler-free! You probably already know the story but there are some new elements in this one.) Disney, it’s nice to see you again. My kids and I saw the new Aladdin this past week, at an advance screening, and wow, we loved it! We were laughing like crazy […]
DUMBO Movie Review & Free Printable Activity Pages
Disney’s new live-action Dumbo is now in theatres, and my kids and I got to see an advance screening earlier this week. Like many, I had seen the animated classic as a kid, remembering it as a sweet, magical film, especially the sad scene when Dumbo longs to be with his mother as she is […]
Mary Poppins Returns is a Fast-Paced Nostalgic Ride on Steroids (My Review)
Mary Poppins Returns, in theatres December 19th, starts with the song “(Underneath the) Lovely London Sky” sung by the talented Lin-Manuel Miranda, playing Jack, a lamplighter in Britain during the Great Depression. Then we are quickly introduced to the busy household of the grown-up Michael and Jane from the original 1964 Mary Poppins. Michael’s wife […]