It’s a classic: twinkle-toes city boy arrives in small town USA where the kids aren’t allowed to dance, and makes it his mission to get the bylaw changed – and win the heart of the preacher’s daughter. When we first saw the trailer for the new Footloose movie, Sean asked, “Why do they need to…
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The Toddler-Wizard Gag Reel
As promised… the Tiny Potter outtakes! The secret is revealed: his focus – and his discipline – are not as perfect as they look in the edited version. *** [subscribe2] SaveSave
My kid is going to Hogwarts for sure.
I know you guys have read a lot of sad posts lately, for which I’m eternally grateful. But how about a smiley post for a change? If this one doesn’t make you smile, I’ll eat a Bowtruckle. I’ve been thinking about this wee project ever since the spring, when we were on a hike with…
The Summer of My Initiation
It’s almost time to go back to school. Being in the school building this past week, I could feel reality setting in. It’s time to get my act together. Before I get completely immersed in that (so to speak), there are a few more things I need to officially process. I think all summers are…
BANG Movie Review: THOR
I first typed BANG Movie Review: Thor, and it just didn’t look right. This movie requires CAPS, people. See? I went to see the movie not knowing anything about the comic book it’s based on – except that it deals with the Norse god of thunder. I knew that it starred Chris Hemsworth, that guy…
BANG Movie (and story) Review: The Adjustment Bureau
After seeing The Adjustment Bureau last night, I decided to read the story it’s based on – “Adjustment Team”, by Philip K. Dick. A strange experience on both counts. I’d seen trailers, so I knew the movie was about some guy who gets involved with a group of sinister guys in fedoras who reveal to…
BANG Movie Reviews: Just Go With It vs. Blue Valentine
Kudos to my friend Skye. She is my most moviegoing friend, and she has now seen all TEN Oscar Best Picture Nominees! And she still made time to see two other movies with me in the past couple weeks. Here’s my little Table O’ Comparison between Just Go With It and Blue Valentine. Two movies…
Toddler Tracks: Vocabularrific
This kid says so many things that make us laugh, on a daily basis, that we can’t possibly keep track of them all. Some are only funny because we’re his parents and we dig everything he does. (Like, for example, a few minutes ago he called out from his bed, where he’s been procrastinating about…
BANG Movie Review: The King’s Speech
A friend of mine said her first reaction, upon hearing about the premise for The King’s Speech, was Why would anyone watch a movie about that? How can you even base a movie on something so boring? She was apparently not alone in this thought: even the Oscar buzz has not stopped some people wondering…
BANG Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part I
Today I went with Skye and Skye’s friend to see HP7i at the VIP cinema in Oakville. I’d like to say we got into the VIP place (which is age 19+, has big crazy chairs, alcoholic drinks, and reserved seating) on the sheer awesomeness of our persons, but actually entry is achieved by the purchase…