Due to a late release of the preview, I didn't get a chance to review before the showing, but did want to mention again that this is the third in a joint venture between P&G and Walmart to make Friday night family TV night. They are trying to create real movies that are good for both adults and kids to watch together, which focus on positive values for kids to experience in … [Read more...] about Review: “A Walk In My Shoes” new family movie
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The Jensen Project fair attempt at family entertainment
P&G Studios, in conjunction with Walmart, is trying to take back family movie night. Years after the takeover of family entertainment by PG-rated kids cartoons, both companies see consumer value in producing new movies that are made to be entertaining for both kids and adults, without being punctuated by sex, swear words, and too much violence. Additionally, themes of the … [Read more...] about The Jensen Project fair attempt at family entertainment
Review: Toy Story 3 DVD
The studio sent us a preview copy of the new Toy Story 3 DVD. I've been waiting a few months since both my son and I missed the theatrical release and my daughter has been raving about it. The family was not disappointed. First of all, we do not have 3D, but we did spring for a Blu-Ray player after our old DVD gave out a few months ago. Since Netflix doesn't do Blu-Ray, this … [Read more...] about Review: Toy Story 3 DVD
Off-topic – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DVD
If you're over 30, you have to buy, rent or borrow the new DVD highlight reel of the induction ceremonies of theRock and Roll Hall of Fame. Watching the greats, including Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Ray Charles, and Neil Young, as well as probably 30 other legends takes you back to dozens of moments in your life, back when we lived through the radio and what it told us we … [Read more...] about Off-topic – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame DVD
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel out on DVD
Rating: PG Genre: Family and Kids Release Date: December 23, 2009 and out on DVD 3/30/10 Running Time: 88 minutes Child-friendly? Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel is the second animated film featuring talking and singing chipmunk brothers Alvin, Simon and Theodore. The movie contains a good deal of verbal and slapstick humor but is relatively tame. Besides some … [Read more...] about Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel out on DVD