Tag: Family outing

Don’t judge a beef jerky eating, Harley rider by his cover

I’ve always wanted a pipe wrench.   The name sounds tough, combining two rugged words that make one super jagged word that actually serves a purpose and is made of steel?  That is bordering on testosterone overload.   I have a pair of Channel Lock pliers.  They do roughly the same thing as a pipe wrench.  But if a pipe wrench is Chuck Norris, a pair of Channel Lock pliers is John Stamos. Continue reading Don’t judge a beef jerky eating, Harley rider by his cover

Halloween at Disneyland is fun for the family

Fun at Halloween time is often limited to pumpkin patches and hayrides—especially when it comes to families with young children. At Disneyland in California, families are treated to a whole different kind of fun. In fact, the memories and good times to be had have become so popular, that the Halloween season has become one of the busier tourist seasons at the resort. Continue reading Halloween at Disneyland is fun for the family

Frankenweenie is a fun, silly movie that has an old soul

Frankenweenie is the story about young Victor whose dog, Sparky is brought back to life using electricity.  Once Sparky comes back to life things go horribly awry for the city, as well as, Victor’s family and friends.  Sure the plot sounds familiar, but this is a Tim Burton movie, shot in black and white and it’s in 3D. Continue reading Frankenweenie is a fun, silly movie that has an old soul

Won’t Back Down is like the New Kids on the Block

Timing is everything, with that said the release of Won’t Back Down couldn’t be better.  The Chicago Teachers Union strike just ended and charter school amendments are on many local ballots this November.  A movie hasn’t received this coincidentally beneficial timing since The China Syndrome in 1979. Continue reading Won’t Back Down is like the New Kids on the Block

The Odd Life of Timothy Green delivers family entertainment

Rare are PG movies.  Even more uncommon are PG movies that are entertaining for the entire family.  In the wrong hands The Odd Life of Timothy Green could’ve been a disaster.  Thankfully the strong script, solid acting and just enough magic combine to make a wonderful family film that covers all the bases without stopping too long on any one of them. Continue reading The Odd Life of Timothy Green delivers family entertainment

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