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Hollywood’s Obsession With Reboots Is Ruining TV (And Our Childhoods)

June 5, 2017 by Scarlett Ballantyne Leave a Comment

Back in May, the 3-hour TV remake of the hit movie Dirty Dancing aired on ABC to mostly disastrous reviews and a barrage of Twitter memes and snarky comments. While nostalgia always seems to be in style, the recent trend of big screen classics into made-for-TV movies or live productions has become a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Television Tagged With: Baywatch, childhood, classics, Dirty Dancing, Hairspray, Hollywood, movies, nostalgia, reboots, TV remakes

Why I Love The Movies

February 25, 2016 by Sara Leave a Comment

This Sunday is my Super Bowl. From 4pm onwards you can find my butt parked in front of the TV. I'll be dealing with Guiliana Rancic on the red carpet and counting the minutes until Chris Rock hands Hollywood their white butts on a silver skewer during the opening monologue of the Oscars. I love … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Life Tagged With: ET, family, Grease, memories, movies, Oscars, Runaway Bride

‘Ruby Skye P.I.’ Gives Nancy Drew A Run For Her Money

April 9, 2015 by Tanya Cruz Leave a Comment

Step aside Nancy Drew, because there’s a new detective in town—Ruby Skye! If you’re on the hunt for a movie your young tweens will love, this Canadian-made flick will definitely get your stamp of approval. Ruby Skye P.I.: The Maltese Puppy is a fun, entertaining detective-mystery and a definite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Canadian movies, movie review, movies, Ruby Skye P.I., teen movies, tween movies

Cartoons For Kids Are More Violent Than Adult Dramas

December 18, 2014 by Guest Author 1 Comment

Nemo. Bambie. Tarzan. These are just a few of the characters whose parents come to a violent end in top animated children’s films. A study published in the British Medical Journal’s special Christmas issue this week found that two-thirds of children’s animated films involve on-screen death of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Kids, Movies, Parenting Tagged With: cartoons, death in kids films, kid freindly films, movies, violence

Five Movies About High School Every Parent Must See

August 21, 2014 by Mubina Visram Leave a Comment

School eventually ends after a certain time, but the experiences it leaves us with stay on for the rest of our lives. School has a timeless quality to it that is reflected through the many films about school experiences made over the years. These five films provide a fun portrait of the joys, loves, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies Tagged With: back-to-school, bullying, cliques, date rape, eating disorders, films, gay teens, Heathers, high school, how teenagers feel, Juno, mean girls, movies, parenting, school, social anxiety, teen angst, teen drug use, teen issues, teen loneliness, teen pregnancy, teen sex, teenagers, The Breakfast Club, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Trailer: Moms’ Night Out

April 30, 2014 by Sonya Leave a Comment

How many of us can relate? "I just want to sit down with my friends without three little people clawing all over me!" Moms' Night Out is a film that will make us laugh at the chaos of parenting. In the story, Allyson (Sarah Drew) and her friends long for a peaceful, grown-up evening of dinner … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies Tagged With: comedy, moms, Moms Night Out, movies, Sony Pictures

InTVention

October 24, 2013 by Amanda 1 Comment

The kids have all taken turns getting sick this week. Barfing, coughing, fevers, you name it. And when a child gets sick in this house, it means one thing: unlimited TV. Maybe you do it differently in your home, but I love to get the wee sickie propped up on the couch, barf bucket nearby, and let … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Illness, Parenting, Parenting Issues Tagged With: Barf, movies, NetFlix, parenting, screen time, Sick Kids, tv

Orgasmic Movie Posters for “Nymphomaniac”

October 11, 2013 by Katya 4 Comments

Want to see stars giving it their best "O" face? Check this out. The posters Lars Von Trier's upcoming film Nymphomaniac were released today and they are, how shall I put it... rather appropriate given the title of the film. The five-hour movie will be in two parts and tells the story of Joe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies Tagged With: Lars Von Trier, movie posters, movies, Nymphomaniac, orgasm

Filminute – Watch 25 Films in 25 Minutes

September 25, 2013 by Katya Leave a Comment

Are you suffering from TIFF withdrawal? Or worse, you didn't make it to TIFF at all this year and are dying for a dose of international films? I've got great news for you. You can watch 25 films from 19 countries for free, right from your home, or during your lunch break at work - in just 25 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies Tagged With: filminute, movie festival, movies, online festival

Hello Neighbour

August 26, 2013 by Ryan 1 Comment

Ya know that expression good fences make good neighbors? I guess that’s true for some, but I found out this weekend that good neighbors make a great party. We live in Acton (yep, it's worth the drive) and it’s a pretty tight knit community; judging by the incredible hang-over I had Sunday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Party Tagged With: Deep Fried, drinks, food, movies, music, neighbours, street party, summer

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