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Reviews of new and classic family-friendly films; the perfect picks for movie night.

Movie Review: 'Blackbird' Solid Family Drama
Blackbird stars Susan Sarandon as Lily, the matriarch of a family dominated by strong willed women. As the story unfolds, Lily has made the choice to end her life before the disease that is slowly degenerating her body can end it for her. Lily wants the chance to say goodbye and go out on her own terms, even if it means having to have her husband, a doctor, Paul (Sam Neill) break all sorts of laws to achieve her end.
By Sean Patrick5 years ago in Families
Love Hate Love Remembers a Son Lost on September 11th and the Foundation that Addresses PTSD Across the Globe
Photo When Steve and Liz Alderman lost their son Peter at the WTC on 9/11, they almost immediately searching for a fitting manner to remember him. The couple was clued in when they randomly learned that there are hundreds of millions around the world who suffer severe mental illness due to torture, war, and terrorism. Thus, the Bedford couple began the Peter C. Alderman Foundation to address this global epidemic. Ten years later, their story has received worldwide recognition and is the subject of a new documentary. The film also has one of Hollywood’s most famous actors as its executive producer.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Families
Seeds of Yesterday
Cathy and Chris show up at Foxworth Hall, which has been re-worked by Bart, for his 25th birthday celebration party. Bart has stayed fixated on Malcolm and has an irritated relationship with his mom and uncle/step-father because of their perverted relationship. He's even changed his last name to Foxworth so as to underscore his good ways from them. His indignation and contempt is especially pointed towards Chris, however as yet indicating a profound love for his mom. Jory and his significant other, Melodie, show up to report she is pregnant with twins. Everybody, except Bart, is amped up for the news and Bart is envious of his sibling since he covertly desires Melodie.
By Chrystal Berkeley5 years ago in Families
Reflections on "A Marriage Story"
The other day, I sat at the dinner table with my kids and did something I rarely do -- I told them about a movie I'd watched three times, called A Marriage Story (directed by Noah Baumbach), about a couple who gets divorced and ends up moving to Los Angeles.
By Jana Marie Rose5 years ago in Families
Movie Review: 'Babysplitters' Can't Even Pander well
I don’t believe in conspiracy theories but if I were to subscribe to one, it would be one in which filmmakers were inculcated to reinforce traditional family dynamics. Any time a movie attempts to deviate from the norm and present unconventional types of sexual or familial dynamics, you know that this is merely a Trojan horse and that by the end, the characters will be in their loving, two person, hetero-normative relationship with kids that are genetically their own.
By Sean Patrick6 years ago in Families
My Review of "The Song of Names"
The Song of Names was a movie that came out last year. I was fortunate enough to be picked for an early screening to this movie when it first came out but I was too late to respond so I didn't get to watch it until now. I'm a little disappointed because I now realize how great of a movie I missed out on. This movie is complex with multiple layers of story telling. You won't regret watching it.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in Families
"Playing For Keeps" - A Movie To Think About
Have you seen movies and you think, why on earth am I watching this movie. Does it make any sense to watch this movie? You can think a lot by watching those movies. What is the message of these movies?
By Agnes Laurens6 years ago in Families
Reply 1988 - Old movie but remember forever | Netflix review | Part 2
In fact, Junghwan is the real image I like in real life. Nickname: JW's face is ugly, his face doesn't even look good. But he's predestined! JW doesn't know how to express his feelings, but I'm impressed by the way he treats his family, friends and the girl he loves. Extremely touched, he raised his hands and feet in response to his father's joke, he wrote the name of his mother on the passport, held a wedding for them, fulfilled his dream of piloting in place of his brother Jung Bong. As "I know, so miserable" face, when his friends told him to pay for food because of the four JWs being a rich-kid The way he cares about Duk Sun, is also full of quiet, yielding. In episode 4, I fell for the bush when JW protected DS on the bus full of people but his face still pretended not to care, from that protective moment, JW's affection grew with the years ... Every day, he always waited for an hour to go to school with Duk Sun, always worried about not being able to sleep until Duk Sun didn't come back from the study room, ran immediately to Mc Donald's shop because of a vague call, give Duk Sun a Christmas present even though I'm not her "secret" Santa.
By Motest6 years ago in Families
Reply 1988 - Old movie but remember forever | Netflix review | Part 1
Reply 1988 is a big story revolving around 5 families in a small neighborhood. No one is a supporting character, there is no villain. Everyone is retelling the story of his life so the movie is the pieces that everyone is the protagonist. 20 episodes about human feelings in Ssangmun-dong (family, neighbors, friends ...) and looking for Duk Sun's husband.
By Motest6 years ago in Families
18 Disney+ Favorites for Family Quarantine
As the pandemic spreads, our families must now survive quarantine amongst each other. There's no need to panic, take advantage of this quality family time! Thanks to the recent release of Disney+ we have endless memories to visit.
By Stephanie Nail6 years ago in Families
Grandma's Wedding - review (Netflix)
Brief synopsis: When the grandmother of a large family tells her family that she is getting married to the gardener, they support her decision despite some reservations and various internal familial squabbles. A year later, the grandmother’s family is preparing to meet her fiancé’s family.
By Q-ell Betton6 years ago in Families
The Santa Clause - A Movie Review
I just heard something on the roof! Do you think it could be Santa? The Santa Clause was unwrapped into theaters in 1994. One night, Scott Calvin and his son hear a noise on the roof. Accidentally scaring the real Santa off the roof, now Scott finds himself in the magical position of being Santa Claus. How will this new identity change his life?
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Families