Tag Archives: family films

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Review

I told you a few weeks ago about our plans to see the Santa Clause 3 when it opened and Friday afternoon, that’s exactly what we did. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is the third in the Santa Clause franchise that began back in 1993. The great thing about this movie franchise is that the same actors have maintained their roles and we’ve literally watched the young man who plays Charlie grow up in the part. When we last saw them, Scott Calvin aka Santa Clause found his Mrs. Clause in Charlie’s high school principal. Now happily married … Continue reading →

Brother Bear 2 – Direct to DVD Release

Once upon a time, the idea of a direct to video or DVD release used to mean that the producers or distributors didn’t think the movie would do well in the theater and thus, the films themselves were likely of lower quality. While I think Disney does produce a few now and again that don’t quite live up to par, they have definitely set the bar high on the direct to DVD market. The soon to be released Brother Bear 2 looks to be maintaining that high level of quality. Scheduled to be released on August 29, Brother Bear 2 … Continue reading →

Summer Movies to Help Beat the Heat

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Well, I’m not sure how it is in your neck of the woods, but for many here in the States, the heat is sweltering. With temperatures in the triple digits and heat advisories galore, most outdoor activities are out of the question. So, here are a few films that will help you beat the heat while keeping your family entertained. The Sandlot – This sleeper hit is the story of the new kid in town who joins a neighborhood baseball team. A sweet tale, boys and girls will equally enjoy this story that brings an unexpected charm with it. As … Continue reading →

Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel – A Worthy Follow-Up Tale

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In Anne of Green Gables, Anne made her way in Green Gables. In the sequel, once titled Anne of Avonlea, but now renamed with the somewhat lackluster title “Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel,” Anne is grown and has fully realized her career as a schoolteacher. As she continues to write stories and, as a result, get said stories rejected, Anne once again attempts to make her way in a society that, at first, has no intentions of accepting her. Taking a position as a teacher at an all girls boarding school in New Brunswick, Anne immediately finds herself at … Continue reading →

Anne of Green Gables: An Introduction to a Fantastic Literary Role Model

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When I was around eight years old, I fell in love with a character by the name of Anne Shirley and though she first made an appearance in L. Maud Montgomery’s novel, Anne of Green Gables, I was first introduced to her through Kevin Sullivan’s film adaptation. The story of an orphan girl who, after being treated as nothing more than a housemaid and babysitter by her prior foster parents before being taken in by the Cuthberts of Green Gables, is charming and will certainly delight viewers of any age. Those who have either read or seen Pollyanna or Annie … Continue reading →

Mary Poppins: A Film Classic Oft Overlooked

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It recently came to my attention that some of the younger members of my family had never been introduced to one of my favorite family films, Mary Poppins. I gasped. I guffawed. I made many noises that were probably none too appealing. I vowed to change this injustice. No little one should go without introduction to Julie Andrews’ Mary Poppins and if you’re no longer “little” and still haven’t been introduced, I think now is a fine time to rectify that situation. For those who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Miss Poppins, the film follows the Banks children, two … Continue reading →