After having a chance to see the new Pixar LIGHTYEAR movie, I find myself questioning who the audience is for this movie. So let me cut to the chase. I’m a middle-aged mom of a teen boy. I’m not in the habit of viewing a lot of “kid” movies these days but I would argue … Read more
Pixar has brought us some amazing films, like Toy Story, WALL-E, The Incredibles, Inside Out, and Coco. But for every Finding Nemo, there might be The Good Dinosaur. If you’re not catching my vibe, I’m saying that a Pixar film is not a guarantee of an amazing movie. You’ll never go wrong with the animation … Read more
I’ve been hearing buzz about COCO, Disney Pixar’s latest release since February when I got to hear from someone at Disney Studios talk about planned movie releases for 2017. I couldn’t garner much about the storyline but it was clear that it was intended to honor Mexican culture much in the same way MOANA shared … Read more
When an invitation to an advanced screening of a movie comes in, I’m very much of the “yay – another movie to go check out!” opinion. My son, who usually accompanies me, has reached the age where he is a bit more selective with his enthusiasm for new movies. Guardians of the Galaxy? YES. Avengers? YES. … Read more
Confession time: I wasn’t terribly excited about seeing the latest Disney-Pixar animated movie, Moana. Here’s why. I saw the trailer several times over the past few weeks/months and the clips I saw smacked of the the typical, formulaic kids movie. Spunky young girl who has lessons to be learned, defies her father, has a goofy … Read more
This post is sponsored by Fandango but all opinions are my own. Also, I hope you enjoy the quick, easy-to-read format that makes it easy to get all the info you need about this movie. Setting the Scene Movie: The Good Dinosaur Rating: PG Running time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Moviegoers: Mom (Fadra), 44; Dad (Sean), 50; … Read more
When a movie as hyped and eagerly anticipated as “Inside Out” is finally released, it can be a movie reviewer’s nightmare. Because EVERYONE is reviewing it. Let me get the details out of the way for you: Based in Headquarters, the control center inside 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five Emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted … Read more
Mars Needs Moms. Or so says the movie poster. I caught my first glimpse of this movie a few weeks ago when I was down at Disney. I only saw a poster and the title and thought, yes, that will be cute. I’m ready for another Pixar flick. Ever since Evan became proper movie-watching age, … Read more
