Here are some of my Faves!

“ELF“  (2003)  PG

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Buddy (Will Ferrell) is trying to find his place in the world in this delightful movie for the whole family.  When he finds his biological father, Buddy tries to fit into a human world and family, where no one knows he’s an actual elf, and things get crazy Christmas fun!  Laugh out loud funny. We love this tale at my house that tugs at your heartstrings and makes you want to sing carols!

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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The Nightmare Before Christmas  (1993)  PG

Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and has to figure out the difference and how it works.

Not without some ‘minor’ fiascoes!

A Tim Burton creation with as per usual, music by Danny Elfman – both favorites of mine.  For me, this does not disappoint.

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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The Polar Express (2004)  G

A young boy’s otherworldly (to me, at times oddly creepy) adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express with a kindly conductor (Tom Hanks). He learns what it is to be brave, a true friend and the spirit of Christmas.  Visually breathtaking animation.

Available on Netflix

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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The Muppet Christmas Carol  (1992)  G

A whimsical version of the tireless tale of old miser Scrooge learns valuable lessons on Christmas Eve with the help of the Muppet gang taking on the classic Christmas Carol characters.

Probably the most kid-friendly version that is not overly frightening.

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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Disney’s a Christmas Carol  (2009)  PG

Another animated retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic novel about the ‘have and have-nots’ with the Victorian-era miser (Jim Carrey)who finds peace after numerous trips into his past and future with time-traveling ghosts.  More for a bit older child as more intense than the Muppet version.

Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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“The Santa Clause”  (1994)  PG

When a man (Tim Allen) finds himself magically filling out his britches, etc., and turning into Santa on Christmas Eve!  No one believes him but his son.

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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Here is a selection of kid-friendly movies that you can plunk them down to enjoy while you’re  decorating or making Holiday treats!

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Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas  (1999)  NR

A three-part story in this Christmas themed video with the original Mickey and pals. #1 “Donald Duck: Stuck on Christmas”, where he learns lessons with Huey, Dewey, and Louie.  #2 “A Very Goofy Christmas”.  Goofy tries to help his son change his skepticism about Santa Claus. #3 “Mickey & Minnie’s Gift Of The Magi” a tale of selflessness. Narration by Kelsey Grammer.

Rent or Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

“Charlie Brown’s Christmas Tales”  (2002)  NR

A series of Holiday vignettes with the Peanuts Gang highlighting their usual personality traits around a Christmas theme.  Fun fare for the family.  Note:  The kiddies will be delighted, as will adults with the stories, HOWEVER, don’t expect the original voices you grew up with.  These are new and if you can get past that, have an extra Christmas Sugar Cookie and enjoy!  

Charlie Brown: “Grandma says that when she was a little girl, she used to hang her stockings on the fireplace, and when she woke up Christmas morning, they were filled with apples and oranges and such.”

Available on Netflix

Buy on Amazon Streaming Video

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Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas  (2009)  G

George and The Man with The Yellow Hat are worried about what to give each other for a Christmas present.  All sorts pf problems get in the way.  They come to realize it isn’t the ‘present’ that matters to the other.  There are far greater presents of the heart.  ♥

Available on Netflix

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“Saving Santa”  (2013)  NR

At the North Pole, Bernard is an under-dog elf with higher aspirations for Santa’s elite.  He get his chance to prove himself when the location of Santa’s workshop is accidentally revealed!  Will the time-traveling Bernard figure out how to save Santa and Christmas from some adults on the ‘naughty’ list?  Not award winning material, but fun for the kiddies.

Available on Netflix

Buy or Rent on Amazon Streaming Video

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OMGoblins!  TROll 2 Autographed DVD Giveaway! My Goblins are Giddy!  It’s the Cat’s Meow & my Goblins’ Growl!

GREETINGS, my darling Minions!     

 (The 20th Anniversary Nilbog Edition) [Multi-format Blu-ray] 

 Troll 2 Autographed DVD Giveaway ~How to Win! 

For YOUR chance to win a personalized Autographed Troll 2 DVD in a random Drawing:

RULES

   (Your email address will not be seen and never shared with anyone.)

1 – WRITE THE PHRASE – “Troll 2 is Cool”, OR  “Troll 2 is Drool” in the COMMENT BOX, below. 

2 – Join me  & SUBSCRIBE to my blog!    IF you are ALREADY a subscriber, SHARE on Facebook – Twitter – Pinterest – Tumbler or Google+. )  Icons for Sharing on lefthand side or bottom of page or from my Fan page.

3 – Visit my IMDb page       ♥ (Scroll down on my IMDb page – left side.)

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I thank thee, dear Minions.  All these things help your Queen’s numbers grow, which enable me to take the time to have fun with my most amazing, SWEETEST FANS, ever!   Appetizing . . . .  ~ Goblin smooches, Your loving Queen of Nilbog & GREEN  

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We Have a Winner!

Congrats to Ryan Mudd!    You are the winner in your Queen’s random drawing!  Please msg me on my fan page and I’ll get your info where to send your Troll 2 DVD!

My enormous thanks for all who entered and your kind support, whether Cool or Droolers!  You’re Awesome!   
Also, loved many of your fun stories and remarks. Thaaaaaaaaaaank you!  I’ll do another Giveaway before long! 

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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 Sense Media recommends this movie for ages 7 and up.

Watch on: DisneyChannel.com ~ Stream on amazon  ~ Itunes

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“Return to Halloweentown”  (2006)

MY  “TROLL 2” CAST-MATE, Darren Ewing (Arnold – “My little flower”), IS IN THIS FILM!  

Check out Darren’s IMDB page.  He’s in several upcoming Christmas movie I’ll also be reviewing!

A sequel to the first, but a stand-alone movie, full of fun.  Will the kids save Halloweentown?

Watch Return to Halloweentown on: DisneyChannel.com ~ Stream on amazon  ~ Itunes

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“Frankenweenie” (2012)

A young Victor Frankenstein performs an experiment to bring his dog back to life.

I loved this movie, developed from the earliest imaginings of Tim Burton’s creative mind, even as a youth!

Rating: PG    Ages: Ok.com Viewers ages 9 and older.
Common Sense Media: “…will likely scare kids who are sensitive to the macabre,” it would be appropriate for “older kids and tweens who are ready for some scares.”

Watch on:

*ABC Family – Xfinity
* Stream on Amazon or iTunes

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“Monsters, Inc.” (2001)

Disney/Pixar

Disney/Pixar

Has that fun, ‘tender’ monster side!   Loved it.  

Disney/Pixar

The Monsters have a dilema.  It’s their job to scare all ‘toxic’ children!  But when a little girl ends up in the Monster factory, things may be seem the same.

John Goodman, Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi, James Coburn, Jennifer Tilly and John Ratzenberger headlines this all-star Pixar film.

♦ ♦ ♦ FOR THE YOUNGEST ONES! ♦ ♦ ♦

Rating: G   Ages: Ok.com Viewers ages 4 and older.

Watch on:
* Rent on Amazon Video or iTunes

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“Scared Shrekless” (2010)

Shrek invites his friends to spend Halloween night in Lord Farquaad’s haunted castle.

♦ ♦ ♦ FOR THE YOUNGER ONES! ♦ ♦ ♦
Rating: TV-PG   Ages: Common Sense Media Viewers ages 6 and older.

Watch on: Netflix: “Scared Shrekless” as part of DreamWorks’ “Spooky Stories” . The bundle also includes “The Ghost of Lord Farquaad” and “Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space.”

Streaming on amazon

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“Hocus Pocus”  (1993)

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy are hilarious as their witchy characters!  

The children in the film learn valuable lessons  as they face peril and the naughty witches!  Of course I love anything with a black kitty!  I cried at the end, but no worries… It’s all good.  

Rated PG

Watch:  Stream on amazon

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“The Ghost and Mr. Chicken”

Spooky fun with the ever wide-eyed, zany Don Knotts as he tries to prove to the town what he really saw in the town ‘haunted’ mansion!    See my previous In-depth Review!

Watch on:

Netflix, Xfinity and Direct TV

Also rent on amazon  video Streaming  

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“ParaNorman” (2012)

Great Halloween fare, featuring zombies, witches, cursed tomes with a boy that ‘sees dead people’.

“ParaNorman” is gorgeous visually that adults will appreciate.

Rating: PG Ages: Common Sense Media: Viewers ages 10 and older.  A few scenes might be a little intense for younger audiences.

Where to watch “ParaNorman”:
*ABC Family – Xfinity
*Streaming on amazon

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“Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein” (1999)

The mischievous chipmunks meet Dr. Frankenstein and are chased by his ‘monstrous’ creature.
Lessons on not “judging a book by its cover”!

♦ ♦ ♦ FOR THE YOUNGER ONES! ♦ ♦ ♦
Rating: G  Ages: Common Sense Media Viewers ages 6 and older.

Watch on:
*Stream on Netflix
*Stream on Amazon Video or iTunes

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“Spooky Buddies”

The puppies, adorned in their Halloween costumes, go on an adventure through a haunted mansion. Just the right amount of ‘spooky’ for the youngest ones.

♦ ♦ ♦ FOR THE YOUNGEST ONES! ♦ ♦ ♦

Watch on:

Spooky Buddies  – Streaming on amazon

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“Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest” (2013)

Curious George has some Halloween fun in this hour-long video.
♦ ♦ ♦ FOR THE YOUNGEST ONES! ♦ ♦ ♦
Common Sense Media:“…mildly spooky Halloween tale” that is “not truly suspenseful or frightening.”

Rating: NR  Ages: Common Sense Media Viewers ages 3 and older.

Watch on:
* Stream on Netflix
* Purchase streaming on Amazon Video or iTunes

“TROLL 2” (1990)

People are asking why I didn’t add my movie.  hee hee.

So if your kids are a bit older… here you go!  

My Goblins ~ My Babies!

Darren Ewing, Christine Reynolds and Deborah Reed

Deborah Reed – At my finest… lol

Troll 2 DVD or streaming on amazon.

Also on Xfinity and Hulu.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYBUDDIES!

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A beautiful work of art that can be brandished on Halloween and be equally at home on a shelf in your own ‘unique’ home decor!

Small skull on bottom.  He’s excited to live with you!

This beautiful piece has been hand-crafted and painted, signed & dated by John Cottam aka Professor Julian Raintree! John is known for commissioned pieces he crafted for ELVIS, Elton John and many other celebrities, including his latest for John Oates of the Hall of Fame winners, Hall and Oates.

Professor Raintree with his creation, Frankie, surrounded by many of his other creations in his store, The Machine AGE ~ Salt Lake City ~ Trolley Square.  His creations are also found on his facebook page (which I created and run), The Steampunk Spectacle  (see below), and on his ebay page.

John rarely does giveaways, so this is a real treat!    I’m also throwing in a Popcorn bag SIGNED WITH  A PERSONAL MESSAGE from yours truly, Creedence, “Troll 2” Queen.

RULES TO WIN SKULL GUN & Signed Popcorn Bag  ~ Be sure to complete ALL 4

1 – COMMENT with the word SKULL in the Comment Box at bottom of this article.

2 – SUBSCRIBE to this Blog (Right hand column at top under silly bird.)

3 – SHARE this blog contest using any one of the Social Media icons below – Pintrest, FB, Twitter, etc. or simply email a friend!

4 – LIKE the facebook page  The Steampunk Spectacle  – THE MACHINE AGE

We will conduct an independent DRAWING on Saturday Night – through the night to morning – to be announced Sunday afternoon,  Oct 16.

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Thanks much, my dear Ghoulie Friends!  ♥  Good Luck!    Deborah, your “Troll 2” Queen

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We have a winner!

Cool Congrats to Kent Lewin!   Yay!

Please message me on my Facebook page and I will get your information.  

Thanks ALL for entering and spending some time with us!

~ With Halloween happiness, Professor Raintree & yours truly, Deborah ~ Troll 2 Queen

Be sure to check out more of the Professor’s creations on his FB page!  The Steampunk Spectacle

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