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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
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
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
When I first saw the ads for this this movie, I was very intrigued by it. I’ve participated in several runDisney events (5k and 10k), so the idea of watching a movie about a cross-country team seemed very appealing to … Read more
Into the Woods is a musical mash-up of your favorite fairytales that goes beyond the happily-ever-after to discover that things may not be as perfect as they once seemed after the first “I Wish.” No stranger to the stage-to-screen musical … Read more
In our quest to make learning enjoyable and fun, my husband and I have forked over quite a bit of money for a variety of apps in the app store. Some were well worth the money, other apps didn’t stay … Read more
Today is the day FanGirls and FanBoys! You can own Guardians of the Galaxy on Blu-Ray™ 3D Combo Pack, Blu-Ray™ and On Demand just in time for the holidays. If you can’t wait for your very own copy, here is a sneak preview … Read more
Disney had a tall order on its hands when it came time to follow up their animation studio’s record-breaking megahit Frozen, but the team has proven themselves up to the challenge with the hip and heartfelt superhero origin story Big … Read more
Before the incredible tour of Walt Disney’s Estate in Los Feliz, I had the opportunity to speak with Don Hahn. You have probably never heard of him, but he was the producer of some of Disney’s most beloved films including The Lion King, Beauty … Read more
Science has been making a notable name for itself in pop culture recently. As the celebrity statuses of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and tech icon Elon Musk continue permeating mainstream media, massively popular sitcom The Big Bang Theory and movies … Read more
One of the things I love about Disney movies is that they’re packed with positive messages to young viewers. In an age where kids have access to some truly questionable programming, its a relief to know exactly what you’re getting … Read more
Being a woman myself I know first hand just how hard we can be to shop for – and if I didn’t have the wherewithal to recognize that, my husband’s many, many reminders each holiday season would have let me know. … Read more
Star Wars Rebels, a new Series on Disney XD, follows ragtag starship crew while they stand up against the evil Empire as it tightens its grip on the galaxy and hunts down the last of the Jedi Knights. Star Wars Rebels is … Read more
Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is the best live-action family film to come along in recent memory. It’s good, inoffensive, clean fun with a fantastic cast of characters that find themselves in extraordinary hilarious … Read more
Growing up I distinctly remember reading, and having read to me, the story of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. Easily one of the most memorable childhood books, it was also one of the first I … Read more