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
Tag: Pop Culture
Sharon Osbourne fights her son’s battle, loses the PR war
Sharon Osbourne publically quit her job as host of America’s Got Talent this week citing ‘discrimination’. She said it was in retaliation to her son Jack being fired from the upcoming show on NBC called Stars Earn Stripes. The producers of the show said that he was never offered the job, but Mrs. Osbourne insists that he was fired because he recently learned he has Multiple Sclerosis. Continue reading Sharon Osbourne fights her son’s battle, loses the PR war
The Walking Dead invade Galactic Quest on 7/13
If you’re a fan of The Walking Dead on AMC you know that the third season doesn’t start until the fall. That’s the bad news. However, this Friday, the 13th you can get your Walking Dead on for a party of Apocalyptic proportions at Galactic Quest in Lawrenceville. Continue reading The Walking Dead invade Galactic Quest on 7/13
Is a baby bikini onesie offensive, tacky or just stupid?
The parents in the audience know that the words bikini and onsey, side by side don’t make any sense. A onesie is the outfit that your baby will wear until they’re about 20 months old. A bikini is the two piece outfit that girls will want to wear to the pool. If you painted a bikini onto a onesie would it be cute, offensive or just tacky? Continue reading Is a baby bikini onesie offensive, tacky or just stupid?
3 Moms: 2 justified, 1 foolish
3 moms made the news for one reason or the other. Moms make the news all the time, but the fact that they are a mother rarely factors into that. These stories illustrate why moms are great. Well, the first 2 illustrate that fact, the third one is a desperate PR stunt by an entertainer. Continue reading 3 Moms: 2 justified, 1 foolish
What every dad wants for Father’s Day
That title was just a little bit of link bait, please excuse us for that. Mom, dad and parent bloggers know that around our respective days we receive oodles of press releases about the perfect thing for “Father’s Day!” If I were to take those releases at face value I’d tell you that I need some fancy fruit, expensive shot glasses, BBQ sauce and a pair of running shoes to make my Father’s Day complete. Continue reading What every dad wants for Father’s Day
Batman is not gay and superheroes can be deaf
My wife can testify to the fact that I’m a fanboy. I subscribe to a couple comic books and can recite more than a couple lines from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. There were a couple items this past week that fanboys, marketers, PR people, GLAAD and the National Association of the Deaf can celebrate. Continue reading Batman is not gay and superheroes can be deaf
Mixbook’s National Dad’s Got Talent Contest
Dads, talent, contests and prizes. It’s good to be a dad, especially around Father’s Day. Every day as a dad is great, but Father’s Day puts that extra special bounce in your step. Continue reading Mixbook’s National Dad’s Got Talent Contest