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Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 30 minutesDVD Release Date: February 24, 2012Child-friendly? As family-appropriate a film as they come.If you haven't seen it already, Puss in Boots' high profile at the 2012 Academy Awards may have landed this film on your family's radar recently. A prequel to the immensely popular Shrek, the movie was nominated for Best Animated … [Read more...] about Movie Review: Puss in Boots

Rated: PG-13 Running Time: 2 hours, 12 minutes Release Date: March 9, 2012 Child-friendly? It may be rated PG-13, but it's also a Walt Disney production - use your own discretion. Rare is the science fiction writer who decides that in addition to bizarre alien creatures, distant planetary settings and an epic struggle to save the universe, his story requires a heaping … [Read more...] about Movie Review: John Carter

Rated: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 34 minutesRelease Date: March 2, 2012Child-friendly? Perfect for the whole familyFew can deny the significance that Dr. Seuss and his myriad stories featuring characters such as sock-wearing foxes, Yuletide terrorists and rotten ham and eggs enthusiasts have had on children's literature. Even a few minutes reading his classic works can have … [Read more...] about Movie Review: The Lorax

The Academy Awards allow some of the biggest names in Hollywood to step out and enjoy a night out on the town, and we're willing to bet many of those celebrities relish the adult evening out for one good reason - they're parents. Of course, there's one standout father who has made repeat appearances at Shine Auditorium throughout the years - Brad Pitt.In addition to … [Read more...] about Great Academy Award nominee dads in history – Brad Pitt

The 2012 Academy Awards are quickly approaching, which means that there isn't much time to catch up on the nominees for outstanding films and performances. As a father, you may be looking to get your kids excited about this year's best movies. While not every nominated picture is appropriate, you can still check out these family-friendly films currently vying for the … [Read more...] about Family-friendly Academy Award nominees to see with your kids