I saw trailers at “Bedtime Stories” the other night for two sequels that I’m really excited about. Coming out straight to DVD on January 27 is “Open Season 2”, the follow-up to one of my favorite animated movies of 2007. This time the story apparently focuses on the dog Mr. Weenie. Neither Martin Lawrence or […]

Merry Christmas! I hope Santa is great to you this year. I have a present for everyone thinking about seeing the movie “Marley and Me” over this holiday weekend: if you’re looking for a fun time at the movies don’t go to this film and definitely DON’T bring the kids. Read my review before you […]

Nominations are out for the 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards. It was not a good year for family films. In fact the only family films nominated in any major category are “Bolt”, “Kung Fu Panda” and “Wall-E”. Some of the big surprises: James Franco, for Best Actor in a Comedy/Musical for “Pineapple Express”. Tom Cruise, […]

It’s only a few weeks ’til Christmas so here are some suggestions for holiday gifts for the movie fans in your family. Best DVD for a Boy: “Kung Fu Panda“. Get 2-disc set w/ “Secrets of the Furious Five”. Best DVD for a Girl: “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl“. Wonderful film. Best DVD for Mom: […]

In upcoming years Disney will be putting more and more movies out in 3-D. And they’ve just added “Beauty and the Beast” to the list! The 1991 classic was nominated for several academy awards, including Best Picture and it’s one of my all-time favorite films. According to Variety.com the re-rendering is expected to take about […]

Last week I went to see “Live with Regis and Kelly” in New York City and I actually got to meet them after the show. I’m a huge fan of the show (and Regis) and had been waiting 5 years to go (you have to be 10 years old to be in the audience). As […]

Well, the Holiday Season is just around the corner. That means cheer, gifts and lots a money taken in at the box office for movies. Here are some of the family films to check out over the next 6-weeks: Opening Nov. 21 is Disney’s “Bolt.” John Travolta stars as the voice of the title character, […]

Comedian Bernie Mac died on August 9th, but he has two major films coming out this weekend: a leading role in the adult comedy “Soul Man” and a supporting role in “Madagascar: Escape2Africa.” He voices a new character – the father of Alex the Lion. Bernie Mac had roles in such films as “Mr. 3000”, […]