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“Slumdog”, NAACP Awards and an Oscar Song Controversy

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I finally got to see “Slumdog Millionaire” the other day. And while it’s not a “family film” per say, I recommend it for older kids and teenagers (along with adults). However, it’s not as good as “Frost/Nixon”, even though “Slumdog” is winning most of the Best Picture honors at all of the award ceremonies. (I […]
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Wallace and Gromit Serve-Up Another Classic

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In my previous blog I mention that the ’08 Annie Award winners had been announced. Among those honored – Nick Park, the man behind the Wallace and Gromit films. Park’s latest W & G movie – “A Matter of Loaf and Death” won the Annie for Best Animated Short Subject. The 29-minute movie, which hasn’t […]
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“Nixon”, “Narnia” and The Annies

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While I review only Family Films for this website, I do see movies, occasionally, that don’t fit into that category. The other day I saw the Oscar-nominated “Frost/Nixon”, which stars Frank Langella, who is up for Academy Award for Best Actor and Michael Sheen, who should have been nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The film […]
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A Super Night for Movies

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Yes, the Super Bowl was exciting (especially since I won our squares pool), but the best part for me were all the commericals for the upcoming blockbuster films and the “Monsters vs. Aliens” 3-D preview. As for the “MVA” peek, I was hoping it would be a 3-minute chunk of the film and not clips, […]
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Super Bowl XLIII in “III-D”

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In case you haven’t been paying attention, the Super Bowl is this Sunday on NBC. At the end of the 2nd quarter a special 3-minute preview of the upcoming animated film, “Monsters vs. Aliens”, will be shown – IN 3-D! It should be great, but you’ll need the special glasses. So you’ve got to go […]
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The Oscar Surprises

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On Sunday February 22nd Hugh Jackman will host the 81st Academy Awards (I was hoping the rumors about Ricky Gervais being selected as host were true – oh well). As you know, the nominations were announced this past Thursday. Here are some surprises: – “Wall-E” with 5 nominations. Why? – “The Dark Knight” gets 8 […]
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“Reelz” Makes a Really Big Mistake

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WARNING: This is the angriest I’ve ever been when writing a blog on this website. “Reelz Channel”, until now my favorite channel on TV, had made a very bad move by cancelling it’s signature show – “Dailies”. The move was apparently made to save money and is part of many big changes with the channel, […]
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Regal’s Going to the “Dogs”

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This Saturday one of the Regal movie theaters near where I live is holding a “Hotel For Dogs” Fun Fair. There will be games and crafts and prizes. The local Ronald McDonal House will be benefit and “Homeward Bound Dog Rescue will be on hand to provide information on pet adoption. So, if you live […]
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The 2008 LCJ Awards

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It’s that time of the year once again! Here are the nominees for The 2nd Annual Lights-Camera-Jackson Family Film Awards. (Winners will be announced Feb. 2) Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Alan Arkin (“Get Smart”, Marley & Me”) Madeline Carroll (“Swing Vote”) Danny Glover (“Honeydripper”) Maggie Gyllenhaal (“The Dark Knight”) Kelsey Grammer (“Swing Vote”) […]
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Best Family Films of 2008

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! But before we (and B.O.B. from 2009’s “Monsters vs. Aliens”) can start taking a bite out of what ’09 has to offer at the movies, it’s time to unveil my list of the Ten Best Family Films of 2008: 10-“Space Chimps” 9-“Iron Man” 8-Dr. Seuss’s Horton Hears a Who! 7-“Indiana Jones and […]
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