Category Archives: Family

Disney Channel Halloween House Party (2020) Rated NR

 The Disney stars celebrate Halloween with different sketches. Starring Raphael Alejandro, Suzi Barrett, and Issac Ryan Brown.  I’m too old to really get excited about each one of these actors performing the sketches. Most of them I don’t know or … Continue reading

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You’ve Got a Friend (2007) Rated NR

A boy who recently lost his parents turns to the town recluse to help him make a soapbox racer. Starring John Schneider, Dylan McLaughlin, and Jason Brooks. This is one of those feel-good Hallmark films. It’s a family film where … Continue reading

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Sound of Christmas (2016) Rated TV-G

A piano teacher falls for a widower who is planning to close down her music school. Starring Lindy Booth, Robin Dunne, and Micah Kalisch. I love Lindy Booth, and in this film she stands out as a likeable character. Dunne … Continue reading

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The Santa Clause 2 (2002) Rated G

Scott Calvin has been Santa Claus for 8 years, but he still needs to find a Mrs. Claus. Starring Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, and David Krumholtz. This movie series is one that I believe will become a classic holiday film … Continue reading

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Bluey (Disney) Rated TV-Y

An Australian Blue Heeler Cattle Dog puppy has fun every day with her family and friends. Starring David McCormack, Melanie Zanetti, and Brad Elliott.  This is a cute little show for kids. It’s not really educational, but the everydayness of … Continue reading

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Advantageous (2015) Rated NR

In the future where opulence hides the economic hardship, a single mother tries to keep going despite the instability in the world. Starring Jacqueline Kim, James Urbaniak, and Freya Adams. I thought this film showed a brilliant take on where … Continue reading

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A Family Reunion Christmas (2019) Rated NR

The McKellans celebrate the holiday season with family, forgiveness, and empathy. Starring Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Anthony Alabi, and Talia Jackson. This is a short Christmas TV Special. I haven’t watched the series before, but while the family gets together for the … Continue reading

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Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey (1977) Rated TV-G

An outcast donkey in Roman Judea finds his destiny on the way to Bethlehem. Starring Roger Miller, Brenda Vaccaro, and Paul Frees. This is one of the lesser-known Rankin/Bass productions. Although, it is one of my favorites during the holiday … Continue reading

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The BFG (2016) Rated PG

An orphaned girl befriends a giant who takes her to Giant Country in order to stop the man-eating giants from invading the human world. Based on the book by Roald Dahl. Starring Mark Rylance, Ruby Barnhill, and Penelope Wilton. I … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget the Lyrics! (Fox) Rated TV-PG

 Contestants compete to win a million dollars by trying to remember song lyrics. Starring Niecy Nash. The third remake of the game show brings Niecy Nash as the host. Nash loves to overreact to everything, and this shows especially when … Continue reading

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