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Let’s be honest, although Disney’s 1950 animated feature Cinderella is considered a ‘classic’ by today’s standards, there isn’t much about the characters or story that modern audiences would celebrate. Cinderella is a feckless dreamer who sings through her sorrows until … Read more
A live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella” brings to life the timeless images from Disney’s 1950 animated masterpiece as fully-realized characters in a visually-dazzling spectacle for a whole new generation. A few weeks ago I had the … Read more
A few years ago my family and I were wandering our way thru Wonder Works in downtown Orlando. We had pinpointed our geographical position on earth, went thru hurricane force winds and now we were playing mind games. I sat across … Read more
Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast is the sixth installment of the Tinker Bell movie series. This past weekend, I caught a sneak peek of the movie with my family. My eight year old has watched all of … Read more
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is the expansionist dream of Sonny (Dev Patel), and it’s making more claims on his time than he has available, considering his imminent marriage to the love of his life, Sunaina (Tina Desai). … Read more
It’s warmer out than I prepare myself for dog sledding Colorado. The sun is shining and the air is a crisp 35 degrees. Perhaps, I think to myself, the 7 layers of mismatched clothing hidden under a fashionable Betty Rides … Read more
Surf & Sunshine scored amazing access to this year’s Academy Awards festivities at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles Feb. 22, thanks to the generous folks at Diet Coke, Maybelline and People magazine! Their annual Oscars Fan Experience grants lucky … Read more
I cried today. I was in the middle of a sentence and it crept up on me. An invisible hand clasped my throat and squeezed as a heaviness settled in my chest. My voice faded completely as a hot tear spilled over … Read more
The phone slips from your grasp. There is a fumble and a failed attempt at recovery, leaving your heart to rocket to your stomach at the same speed the phone falls. Suddenly, the exact material you’re standing on is either … Read more
Last week Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, condemning this Midwesterner to six more long weeks of winter. But having just returned from a week cruise in the Caribbean on the MSC Divina, I can face this cold fate with new … Read more
Saturday morning arrived and with it came an ideal winter day in Florida. A light breeze was wafting thru the open window and temperatures promised to hit the 75 degree mark. It was going to be the perfect day for a family outing. … Read more
The Arctic Circle is the northernmost part of the world and home to the North Pole. You may be surprised to know that this area actually includes parts of countries like Russia, Greenland, Norway, Sweden and even The United States! … Read more
If you have ever been to New Orleans, you know that life is more interesting in the place often called the “most unique” city in the United States. Steeped in culture and history, New Orleans is home to one of … Read more
When Kia unveiled the new Trail’ster at the Chicago Auto Show last week it was to the rapid fire of shutters accompanied by collective praise across Twitter. It piqued the interest of those who doubted the Soul and had Soul enthusiasts demanding the … Read more
McFarland, USA is based on the true story of high school cross-country coach Jim White and his ability to transform his team of novice runners into champions. McFarland is a small town in central California, just outside of Bakersfield, where … Read more
OREOS are one of those classic snack time treats aren’t they? I don’t know if its the smooth way they can be twisted apart, their easy danceability, or the creamy center but there has always been something fun about eating … Read more