BOO! Looking for that perfect ‘scary-ish’ movie the whole family can enjoy? Here you go! Halloweentown (1998) Three siblings find out that their grandmother (Debbie Reynolds of the retro classic song and dance fame and mother to Star Wars, Princess Leia), is a witch! Plenty of silly fun, magic and family values. Rating: TV-G Ages: Common […]
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken ~ Family Halloween Movie Fun
FOUR GOBLIN Hearts ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ “Atta boy, Luther!” Ah, the memories! This movie is extremely nostalgic for me. Watching it again the other night was a riot and brought back so many happy twinges of fun. I think mostly it was that my cute mom (gone nearly forty years) got such a kick out of […]
Start The Revolution Without Me ~ Movie Review
FOUR HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ A slapstick tale of the French Revolution where twins get mixed up, the aristocrats for the peasants. This reminds me a bit of the 1939 black & white “The Prince and the Pauper” starring Errol Flynn, that I loved as a kid when it would come on TV […]
Fam Movie Time! Nim’s Island & Return to Nim’s Island
LOVED both these movies for plenty of reasons, and both are an animals lover’s dream! NIM’S ISLAND FIVE HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ In this exciting fantasy, Nim has a remote island all to herself (but for her quirky animal friends) after her scientist father must leave, until she begins to communicate in an unusual way with the author of the novel […]
Young Frankenstein ~ Fave movie review
FIVE GOBLIN HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Well, here it is… One of my alllllll time FAVORITE movies! Based on characters in the novel “Frankenstein” by 20 year old Mary Shelley, a stunning literary piece. Young Frankenstein, this brilliant masterpiece, took it to a whole new mesmerizing and hilarious level! My opinion! 😀 With Gene […]
Gene Wilder ~ In Memory ~ Life & Film
IN HEARTFELT MEMORY ~ GENE WILDER ~ June 11, 1933 – August 29, 1966 We have lost one of the masters of comedic brilliance. With his distinctive wild hair and tender expressions to eye widening antics, the illustrious Gene Wilder brought life to his characters in numerous classic films that shall weave their way through […]
The Black Cat (1934) ~ Retro Movie Review
FIVE GOBLIN HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ DOUBLE HELPING OF TWO OF MY FAVE CREEP-MASTERS The Black Cat offers up classic Karloff and Lugosi. I was spellbound by the over the top dramatic performances by each that made me both gasp and giggle. The film is supposedly based on Edgar Allan Poe’s short story, The […]
Healed by Grace ~ Family Movie Review
FIVE HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ If you are looking for a great family movie for the weekend, look no further! An inspiring tale of triumph over tragedy with plenty of “Riley has dreamed of being a world class dancer, but a horrific accident brings her dreams to a standstill. She is determined to recover […]
Howling at the Moon with “The Wolf Man” (1941)
I’m gazing at the illusive moon ~ now a golden sphere. Her lunar beauty elevates. Entices me. View from my backyard. Later, view from my veranda. Brings out that canine in me. Join me! AWWWWOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! And while we’re in that wolfie mood…………. What could be better than to cozy up with your significant furry […]
Ground Hog Day~Movie Review-Top Faves!
FIVE HEARTS ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ 5/5 Deja Vous & Round and Round We Go! If you haven’t seen this movie, those are my hints, and while you might somewhat imagine the premise, I don’t believe anyone could envision how beautifully well crafted this movie is in every way. It is LOL, wee wee your pants, hilarious! […]