Category Archives: family

The Love Bug (1968) Rated G

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

A race car driver finds a Volkswagen bug that seems to have a mind of its own. Starring Dean Jones, Michele Lee, David Tomlinson, Buddy Hackett. This Disney classic is such fun to watch. Jones is wonderful as Jim, the … Continue reading →

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101 Dalmatians (1996) Rated G

Posted on June 28, 2017 by

Live-action film to the story of 101 Dalmatians written by Dodie Smith. Starring Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright, Hugh Laurie. This live-action film is based on the book and the 1961 animated film by the same name. … Continue reading →

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The Tattooed Police Horse (1964) Rated TV-PG

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

A horse trained to be a trotter is outcast among the trotting community but finds a second home on the Boston police force. Starring Keith Andes, Stan Bergstein, William Hilliard, Sandy Sanders. This Disney short pulls on the heartstrings as … Continue reading →

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The Neverending Story (1984) Rated PG

Posted on June 7, 2017 by

A boy discovers a fantasy world through the pages of an old book. Based on the novel by Michael Ende. Starring Barret Oliver, Gerald McRaney, Chris Eastman, Noah Hathaway. A wonderful fantasy about a boy named Bastian who struggles with his … Continue reading →

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Toys in the Attic (2009) Rated PG

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

A teddy bear, a mechanical mouse, and a marionette  join together to rescue Buttercup the doll from the Land of Evil. Starring Forest Whitaker, Joan Cusack, Vivian Schilling, Cary Elwes. A group of discarded toys left in the attic of … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Purpose (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

A dog looks for his purpose in life through many lifetimes. Based on the book by W. Bruce Cameron. Starring Josh Gad, Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton, Britt Robertson This film takes you on the emotional roller coaster of this one … Continue reading →

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Wreck-It Ralph (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

A video game villain looks for ways to become the hero. Starring John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan Tudyk, Mindy Kaling, Ed O’Neill, Dennis Haysbert. I was pleasantly surprised by this film. I wondered what Disney … Continue reading →

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At Jesus’ Side (2008) Rated PG

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

A vagabond dog befriends Jesus during the Holy Week. Starring Lucas Grabeel, Roma Downey, Kathleen Barr. This film follows Jesus through Holy Week with a group of animals that befriend Jesus and want to save him from his death. Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Guardians (2012) Rated PG

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

When an evil spirit descends to Earth, the mythical Guardians must rise to protect the children of the world. Based on the book series, The Guardians of Childhood by William Joyce. Starring  Chris Pine, Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Isla Fisher, Hugh Jackman. … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

The adventures of Newt Scamander in New York’s community of witches and wizards. Based on the novel by  J. K. Rowling. Starring Eddie Redmayne, Sam Redford, Scott Goldman, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Jon Voight, Ron Perlman, Johnny Depp. I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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