It’s officially that time of year when I’m not going anywhere because it’s too cold out and it gets dark earlier. Lame? Most likely, but I’m warm and there is usually chocolate and assorted carbs at my place, so I … Continue reading →
Of everything in this world, few things can make me smile like the freaking Muppets. The older I get, the more I love them. I love their snark. I love their sense of adventure. And I love that their films … Continue reading →
A glimpse into my childhood: every year, A Chipmunk’s Christmas (1981) was not only eagerly anticipated in my house growing up, but we had the audio cassette recording of the whole thing to play on car rides. For a kid … Continue reading →
Survived another sleepover. Running on fumes. Send memes. This week, we’re going for more of the children’s fare, with some appreciation for a few of the classics. First up is A Chipmunk Christmas (1981), a story that endures thanks to … Continue reading →
With the holiday season comes family gatherings, which means (gulp) social interactions. Some days, there is excitement to see your loved ones; other days, you know exactly why you stay away for the rest of the year. Such is the … Continue reading →
Get ready to feel old: The Nightmare Before Christmas was released in 1993, which was 25 years ago. Babies born the year that it was released can now have staggering college debt and unfulfilling jobs. These kids can legally vote, … Continue reading →
I’ll admit it: I’m actually excited for Christmas this year. This week, in the spirit of the season, we’re going to cover The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), which is, strangely enough, 25 years old this year. We’ll then recommend The Ref (1994), … Continue reading →
Ho ho ho, peeps. Yes, we’re officially into the holiday season. What better way to celebrate than to watch a feel-good romantic comedy? This year, we’re going to give Love Actually (2003) some time off – I figure that we’ve … Continue reading →
In the words of Thomas Sanders, story time: so I first showed my kids Gremlins (1984) five years ago. There they were, sitting on the couch – ages 8 and 5 – all bundled up in their blankets with a … Continue reading →
Now that Thanksgiving is over, we can officially declare it Christmas season in the United States. This week, we’re grabbing our coats and doing some time travel. We’ll hit up the 1980s first by visiting Gremlins (1984), a fantastic film … Continue reading →
