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Salem Hyde: Big Birthday Bash- classic children’s comic for all ages

Salem Hyde is a young witch who is also a typical six year old girl. She’s hyper, gets in arguments with friends, daydreams, is forgetful and is constantly kept company by her smart, talking cat Whammy. Adults will almost certainly be reminded of Calvin & Hobbes when they read Salem Hyde. It’s infectiously cute and has wit, imagination and smiles on every page. In that regards it is just like lots of classic cartoon characters.

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Godzilla is entertaining fun that leaves you wanting more

You say monsters and some people, a large, vocal portion of them will scream Godzilla. Having lived in Japan for a couple years I saw some of the old school movies and enjoyed them, but never really understood the cult appeal that the character has. Hollywood as never really done a good Godzilla movie, until now. The latest take on Godzilla is the closest to being great yet. It is a very good, fun summer popcorn movie that audiences 8 and up will enjoy.

A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures' sci-fi action adventure movie "GODZILLA," a Warner Bros. Pictures release. _Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures — A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ sci-fi action adventure movie “GODZILLA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. _Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

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Let out your inner Ingall-win Little House on the Prairie, Season 2

Everyone has television shows that they grew up with that triggers memories from when they were a kid. It’s the show that, when placed against today’s television seems for the most part better, more wholesome and really embodied family entertainment. Mention family television to moms and dads of a certain age and the one show that they’ll mention is Little House on the Prairie. The classic show about the Ingalis family experiencing life on the American frontier in the 1870s is what generations of people grew up with.

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The Art of the Steal is a clever film that’s a fun rental

Kurt Russell is a man’s man. The goodwill that he’s built up since starring in Disney teen films to his hallmark films of Escape From New York and Big Trouble in Little China have always made him worth watching. The Art of the Steal is an ensemble crime movie that is better than you think it might be. It has shades of The Usual Suspects with Ocean’s 11, a bit of double cross and a deep cast that add up to a fun movie that’ll keep you entertained for most of its running time.

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Star Wars Day is May 4th-here’s how we’re going to celebrate

Every year on May 4this Star Wars Day. Like some people need an excuse to watch any of the Star Wars movies or look at the comics. Our kids are still a bit too young to watch Episode 4: A New Hope, or just Star Wars to the OG’s. Next year we’ll celebrate by watching that, but in the meantime I’ll celebrate by showing our 4 and 2 year olds some of the original Star Wars stuff that I had when I was a kid. Continue reading Star Wars Day is May 4th-here’s how we’re going to celebrate

Guardians of the Galaxy #14-still my fave comic on the market

I purchased Guardians of the Galaxy #1 on a whim last year on Free Comic Book Day. If I’m getting all of these free comics, I might as well try a couple new comics just to see how they are I thought. That was a great move because Guardians of the Galaxy has been the best comic that I’ve been reading this past year. Issue #14 just came out, it’s a great issue and an excellent jumping off point for folks wondering what all the fuss is about.

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The Raid 2 is a brutal, intense film that action/karate fans will enjoy

The Raid is one of the best action films ever. It’s intense, brutal and has some of the best hand to hand fighting that I’ve ever seen on film. The Raid 2: Berandal is 50 minutes longer, even more violent and has some really spectacular action sequences. Put against its older sister it’s not as good, however, put alongside most any other action movie it’s far superior. The Raid 2 is in no way appropriate for children; it’s dark, intense, bloody, realistic violence that is potentially disturbing.

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Angry Birds Toons-Season 1, Volume 2: review and giveaway

Taking the story of a video game to another medium is problematic. The material usually won’t stand up to the larger format or longer running time. With very few successes you can’t think of a video game that has successfully converted to another visual format other than games. Sure it may have sold some different toys, but video is a whole different ballgame. That is what is so surprising about Angry Birds Toons Season 1, Volume 2, it’s good. Actually it’s better than good, has our kids laughing out loud and is entertaining for adults too, here’s why.

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