The Majestic (2001)

Jim Carrey is a phenomenal actor. It doesn’t seem to matter whether he’s doing a goofy or a serious role—he takes it to the limit and doesn’t back off. I think one of his best performances is in “The Majestic,” a PG-rated film set in 1951. Peter Appleton is a screenplay writer. He’s been creating B movies for most of his career and has just finished the script for a film he believes will get him on the A list at last. But just as the film is getting ready for production, Peter is blacklisted—Congress wants him to admit to … Continue reading →

Barney Colors and Shapes

My last review was of “Barney Fun and Games”. In addition to this great movie, Barney also has many other educational and fun films. “Barney Colors and Shapes” is a wonderful movie to add to your educational collections. The movie features the typical crew of Barney, Baby Bop, BJ, and the children actors. The movie takes place in the playroom and begins with Barney as a stuffed toy. He magically appears as the children play with him. As some of the children enter, it is said that one little girl is in need of help carrying her books because she … Continue reading →

Barney Fun and Games

Barney has been a childhood friend for some time now. His jolly character and cuddly appearance is very inviting to children. He has been known to make both the young and old at heart smile with joy. Barney shows and videos have been long loved by children and parents. They offer fun, excitement, and educational values. The Barney movie “Fun and Games” displays his typical movie pattern in that it features Barney, Baby Bop, and a group of children. Barney comes to life and creates a fun filled adventure for the children. He promises to show them his game machine … Continue reading →

The Magic School Bus: Catches a Wave (1994)

“The Magic School Bus: Catches a Wave” contains three water-related episodes designed to teach your children science without their even knowing it. That’s why I love this series – it’s educational and fun at the same time. The first episode on this DVD is “Wet all Over.” Wanda and Arnold are paired together for their science report, and Wanda wants to make sure to get it just right by using real water. When Miss Frizzle suggests that they go to Water Land to explore water, the kids think it’s great. But then she turns them into water themselves, and they … Continue reading →

The Ugly Dachshund (1966)

In addition to producing countless animated classics over the years, Disney has produced many great live action films, as well. One of these, a classic, is called “The Ugly Dachshund” and stars Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleshette as married couple Mark and Fran Garrison. Fran has a champion Dachshund named Danke, a spoiled little doggie who only gets the best food, bed, and overall royal treatment. Well, that’s what you have to do to raise a champion, and now Fran is delighted to learn that Danke is having puppies. She’ll be able to raise those puppies to be champions as … Continue reading →

Redwall: The Movie (2000)

Redwall is the creation of author Brian Jacques, who created this medieval world where mice are the main characters. His books have been hugely popular amongst fans of fantasy, and with the 2000 release of “Redwall: the Movie,” they had a way to enjoy this series in addition to the television show already created and the books so loved. Our hero is Matthias, a young mouse who was orphaned when his parents were killed by a villain named Cluny the Scourge, a huge rat. No, literally a rat – no reflection of his character at all there, although he is … Continue reading →

Dora the Explorer: Big Sister Dora

Dora has many different movies out as well as her cartoon. Many of her videos contribute to a child’s character or education. In one of her movies, Big Sister Dora, Dora is awaiting the arrival of her new baby. While out on her adventure with Boots, Dora carries a cell phone so her father can notify her when the babies are born. Not long into their exploration, Dora gets the call. Of course she must check with Map to find the way home. Once her route is mapped out, she is all ready to go. Dora and Boots meet several … Continue reading →

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

Apologies for being a little late with this review, but we’ve been battling a rotavirus all week. That said; let’s talk about the basic, cheesy good fun that is Journey to the Center of the Earth. This film is hardly the first version of Jules Verne’s novel to be delivered to the big or the small screen. The classic science fiction novel transported readers to a land of the lost (yes, pun intended) deep within the Earth where man-eating plants, dinosaurs and other dangers await intrepid travelers. The film is also available in 3-D and if you have that option … Continue reading →

The Dark Knight – PG-13 (2008)

Last night at 12:01 a.m. I sat down in a packed theater to watch The Dark Knight, the latest Batman film directed by Christopher Nolan and featuring Christian Bale in the titular role. The Dark Knight is an amazing cinematic feat that I will do my best to cover, but I honestly do not believe any review will do it justice. Heath Ledger Heath Ledger died shortly before the film was completed. His fellow actors have been lobbying to get him an Oscar nomination for his work as the penultimate Batman villain: Joker. It needs to be said that their … Continue reading →

Motocrossed

“Motocrossed” is an original Disney Channel movie that displays the differences in attitudes toward gender. The movie is created around the Carson family which consists of mom, dad, twins (Andrew and Andrea) and their little brother Jason. The Carson family is known for their motocross racing team. The oldest son, Andrew, is the star racer. Andrea also enjoys racing but her father insists that the motocross is not for girls. Andrea and Andrew decide to race for who has to do the family chores. During their race Andrew is hurt. Their father is very angry. If the team does not … Continue reading →