Creating a family film, nowadays, is a complicated feat. Kids are much more technologically savvy and there are worlds of creative content just a smartphone away, and usually for free. It takes a good story, with a strong, yet not overbearing message, and a lot of wit and whimsy to keep not just a child's attention, but nudge a parent to want to spend those hard earned dollars at the movies. … [Read more...]
Honestly, THE EMOJI MOVIE Isn’t So Terrible
Let's face it, the second you heard "The Emoji Movie", you groaned. If I knew about it then, I would have too. But, the first I heard about it was when my 9 year old daughter and 12 year old nephew came running out of a room to tell me that they "HAVE TO SEE THE EMOJI MOVIE. ERMAHGAWDDD!!" Sigh. I thought it was a phase and hoped they would forget it. Fast forward to last month, when my … [Read more...]
Sony Animation Slate Reveals ‘Untitled Spider-Man’, Big Smurf Changes, Lin Manuel Miranda’s ‘Vivo’ and more
Yay Diversity! This week Sony Pictures Animation unveiled its animation line up for the next two years with a huge bang! MILES MORALES will indeed be the next Spider-Man in the Phil Lord and Chris Miller produced animated feature. But before we break down our thoughts about the announcement and sizzle reel (WHOA!), let's start with some of Sony's upcoming titles like Emoji: The Movie as well … [Read more...]
James Corden Interview: On Carpool Karaoke And His Family
In only a year, James Corden has made The Late Late Show on CBS one of the most viral sensations in late night. Carpool Karaoke was a stroke of genius, and now clips of Corden driving musicians while they sing their greatest hits have exceeded a billion views. Having three or four guests on the couch simultaneously is also different, and bits like Emoji News and Nuzzle Whaaa? are fun. Earlier … [Read more...]
5 Things About Into The Woods From James Corden and EmilyBlunt #IntoTheWoodsEvent
"It takes one to begin, but then once you've begun, It takes two of you." To continue my journey of collecting fabulously talented besties (Ahem: Meryl Streep, Tracey Ullman and Christine Baranski), I once again headed back Into the Woods (now playing in theaters, by the way- GO) and got a chance to talk to the amazing James Corden and Emily Blunt. Now, I don't know who started the rumor … [Read more...]
Into The Woods Movie Review
Once upon a time... I was a girl of 15 sitting in the middle of a stage when I was being told "a musical only works when the audience can't tell when you're singing or when you're talking." That was 1994 and our play production class was gearing up to put on a production of "Into the Woods," a fairy tale themed musical with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim (West Side Story, Company, Follies, Gypsy … [Read more...]
I’m Going Into The Woods With ABC Family & 101 Dalmatians #IntoTheWoodsEvent #ABCFamilyEvent
Ok, I may be just a teensy bit excited....a WHOLE LOT of excited, actually. In just two short days, thanks to the fabulous people at Disney and ABC Family, I will be headed- well, a few miles away- BUT- for quite the adventure with Into the Woods (check out our fabulous 5 Facts About Into The Woods), ABC Family's Melissa & Joey + Baby Daddy and 101 Dalmatians! Here's a little info on what … [Read more...]