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Are You a Twilight Fan?
Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by caryn I have to admit that I'm a bit in awe of the Twilight sensation. If you're unfamiliar with the books or films (as I was up until just a bit ago), they focus on Bella, a teenage girl who falls in love with a 104 year old vampire. At present, there are a series of five films which are based on the four Twilight series novels by author Stephenie Meyer. I've yet to re... Read More » -
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A Smurftastic Holiday Season!
Published on Thursday, December 1, 2011 by caryn Earlier this year, I introduced my son to The Smurfs and he adores them. 2011 has been a year of nostalgia as I revisited some of the classics I enjoyed as a child. On December 2nd, celebrate the holiday season with The Smurfs, will will be released on Blu-ray 3D and DVD as well as a 3-Disc Holiday Blu-ray/DVD Gift Set. The film, which is adorable, finds the Sm... Read More » -
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Something Borrowed *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Amber. Congrats. [caption id="attachment_26145" align="aligncenter" width="614" caption="Photo Credit: Zimbio"][/caption] I'm a dreamer...a romantic at heart. I enjoy feel-good movies with happy endings...I'm an idealist. Naturally, my favorite movies are romantic comedies. Because I have tw... Read More » -
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What’s In a Gnome and a Q & A With...
Published on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. Winners: Adrienne and Megan One week ago, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released Gnomeo and Juliet on DVD and Blu-ray. You might suspect that this is truly one of my favorite Disney films. I grew up reading and studying Shakespeare and Disney's take on the tragic love story is simply brilliant. Si... Read More » -
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I Am Number Four *Giveaway*
Published on Thursday, May 12, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are RussR, Justine, and Renee C. Congrats! It's rare that I actually get to see a movie that isn't animated! During my visit to Hollywood earlier this year, Disney offered us an opportunity to screen I Am Number Four, an action-packed suspense thriller based on a science fiction novel with the same... Read More » -
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Gnomeo & Juliet…A Modern Day Roman...
Published on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Sarah Coulsey, D Schmidt, and Lisa. Congrats!! One of our favorite Disney movies combines classic Shakespeare, comedy, the music of Elton John, and adorable garden gnomes, in a story that transcends time. Gnomeo & Juliet, which stars the voice talents of James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Patrick S... Read More » -
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The Switch
Published on Monday, March 28, 2011 by caryn I'm an idealist...a dreamer...a romantic. Naturally, I'm drawn to movies of this nature. Two weeks ago, The Switch was released on DVD and Blu-ray. This is one of those movies I had hoped to see in theaters, but never had an opportunity due to busy schedules and lack of childcare. The film stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Bateman, Jeff Goldblum, Juliette Lewis a... Read More » -
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The Black Swan Experience at The Grove In Los...
Published on Friday, March 25, 2011 by caryn In anticipation of the release of Black Swan on DVD and Blu-ray, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment is hosting a film-themed event at The Grove in Los Angeles this weekend. [caption id="attachment_22964" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Photo Credit: The Grove "][/caption] Black Swan Alive in The Park is happening Friday, March 25 and Saturday... Read More » -
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The Disney Vault Release Bambi
Published on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 by caryn Disney has a way of taking it's animated films, which target younger audiences, and broadening their reach to appeal to adults and children of all ages, across time. Such is the case with Bambi, a film I've been watching since I was a child but is still very relevant today. [caption id="attachment_22689" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Photo Credit: D... Read More » -
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You Again
Published on Friday, February 18, 2011 by caryn As I look back on the drama of cliques and"he loves me, he loves me not", I realize that high school plays a significant part in shaping a young person's life. Fortunately, I managed to escape relatively unscathed. In a society where some version of high school lives on via Facebook, comes a story about Marnie, who is forced to come face to face with her former high... Read More » -
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Minnie’s Masquerade
Published on Friday, February 18, 2011 by caryn Earlier this week, I offered to serve as a panelist for a discussion about kids and technology. We talked a lot about screen time...how much time is spent in front of the computer, television, smart phone, or other hand-held gaming/learning device. I came away from the discussion with a renewed commitment to use screen time for my son's benefit. I'm very carefu... Read More » -
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Beauty & the Briefcase *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Nan. Congrats! There was a time when I'd see a new movie in the theaters every week. These days, I have to get my chick-flick fix on Netflix or Redbox while the kids are sleeping. While I enjoy a variety of film genres, romantic comedies are still my favorite. Last week, Image Entertai... Read More » -
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The Greatest Racehorse of All Time
Published on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 by caryn Last fall, Walt Disney Pictures released Secretariat, which depicts the remarkable true story of a racehorse and his owner. Secretariat was not your typical racehorse. He was "the greatest racehorse of all time," setting records that have yet to be broken. The film is now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and movie download, complete with deleted scenes and director's ... Read More » -
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Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, January 24, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are debbie jackson and Ann. Congratulations! I've just returned from an amazing weekend in Los Angeles with Disney. Twenty bloggers from around the country came together for the release of Gnomeo and Juliet. The weekend was filled with many surprises including a special screening of I Am Number Fo... Read More » -
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Eat Pray Love…Lunch With Food Stylist S...
Published on Thursday, December 16, 2010 by caryn Last week, my passion for film and my foodie side merged at Vincenti Ristorante, Brentwood's hip and upscale Italian Restaurant. I, along with several local food bloggers, had an opportunity to lunch and learn from food stylist Susan Spungen and Eat Pray Love producer Dede Gardner. The summer drama/romance was one I actually made time to see in the theaters because ... Read More » -
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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, November 29, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is R Hicks. Congrats! On November 30th, Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films will release The Sorcerer's Apprentice on DVD and Blu-ray. I haven't seen the film yet, but here is a brief synopsis from the site: A fun, modern-day adventure follows Dave, just an average college student, ... Read More » -
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Playhouse Disney Engages Preschoolers With Mi...
Published on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 by caryn Like most parents, I strive to limit my son's time in front of the television, opting for more active, engaging experiences. But in the mornings when we're getting ready for the day, I'll let my son watch Playhouse Disney. On November 16th Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment will release the Mickey Mote, a one-of-a-kind Mickey-shaped remote control for kids ages... Read More » -
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Toy Story 3
Published on Monday, November 8, 2010 by caryn Earlier this summer, my son watched his very first Toy Story film. The result has been a little boy who draws pictures of Woody and runs around the house yelling "to infinity...and beyond!" We have a small collection of toys based on the film and my son insisted on dressing up as Buzz Lightyear this past Halloween. You can just imagine his excitement when we recei... Read More » -
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Disneynature The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the...
Published on Friday, October 29, 2010 by caryn My son knows quite a bit about animals for a 3 year old. It's not uncommon for my son to point out polar bears and tortoises by name. His first look at flamingos was at our local zoo. He recognized them from the Animal Baby books we get every month in the mail. Disneynature recently released The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos on DVD and Blu-Ray. I f... Read More » -
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Disneynature Oceans
Published on Friday, October 29, 2010 by caryn Earlier this year, Disneynature Oceans premiered in theaters across the country, perfectly timed with Earth Day. This is the second production by Disneynature and offers an extraordinary look at "the mysteries that lie beneath." Here is a brief synopsis of the film, from the site: Nearly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is covered by water and OCEANS bol... Read More »
