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3 Sadistic Betrayals...From Children's Movies

It goes without saying that since I had kids I have been treated to a rerun of all the kids movies I grew up with and then the newest ones that I barely understand sometimes. With an adult mind I look back and realize now just how horribl [...]

Posted On : May, 02 2013 | Comments : 0

Movie Review: "Joshua" (2007)

Don’t get me wrong, I like some individual kids quite a lot, but children as a whole? There’s a reason my husband and I have a one-bedroom apartment filled with books and animals. Children are loud. They’re m [...]

Posted On : Apr, 30 2013 | Comments : 0

Bad Cinema: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie (Dir: Rod Amateau, 1...

What does a 0% really mean on Rotten Tomatoes when the film in question can bring such joy? What does a 0% mean when the film in question oozes with originality and has you coming back three times in one week to desperately try and catch [...]

Posted On : Apr, 29 2013 | Comments : 0

Calendar of New Releases - Family and Children's Movies (201...

Here is a list of the new kids and family movies coming out in 2013. Most of the movies included are rated G or PG, but with the recent explosion of PG-13 titles that are aimed at and marketed to families and kids (superhero movies, adven [...]

Posted On : Jan, 30 2013 | Comments : 0

For the Kids: Movies, Crafts and a Concert

Each week, we'll give you the info on the best family activities or events for the week. You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within re [...]

Posted On : Jan, 28 2013 | Comments : 0

'Bad Kids Go to Hell' Movie Review

Movies based on comic books are a dime a dozen these days, but unlike blockbusters like The Avengers and The Dark Knight, Bad Kids Go to Hell is a small film set largely in a single location with a distinct dearth of superhero spandex. [...]

Posted On : Dec, 08 2012 | Comments : 0

MOVIE REVIEW: "Guardians" is a beautiful kids movie

Kids' movies that take the time and trouble to be enjoyable by and accessible to grownups have a special place in my heart, especially when they're fairly smart and creatively designed. "Rise of the Guardians" falls into [...]

Posted On : Dec, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Wreck-It Ralph Kids’ Movie Review by Nathan Burr

When I was walking out of the theater after watching Wreck-It Ralph, I kind of felt awkward strolling past the arcade. The movie did what Toy Story did for me after the first time I watched it: I came to believe something totally ridiculo [...]

Posted On : Nov, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

Eric’s Bad Movies: ‘Children of the Corn’ (1984)

Since the dawn of cinema, filmmakers have strived to convey the important truth about kids, which is that they’re evil and should not be trusted. Yes, “children are our future,” as the great prophetess Whitney taught us [...]

Posted On : Oct, 30 2012 | Comments : 0

"Paranormal Activity 4" and More Horror Movie Kids!

"Paranormal Activity 4" is scaring up audiences in theaters this weekend -- returning with a brand new family and a new batch of creepy kids. Taking place five years after the disappearance of Katie and Hunter in Part 2, another [...]

Posted On : Oct, 22 2012 | Comments : 0

The Nature of Kids' Movies

ParaNorman, the newest offering from Laika (who brought us, previously, the marvelous Coraline), can be pretty neatly divided into three acts. The opening act, wherein we meet our hero and learn about his interesting talent (he can [...]

Posted On : Sep, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

ParaNorman Kids Movie

This delightfully ghoulish movie is one of the most entertaining kids' movies we've seen. It's funny, sweet and has zombies. 'Nuff said. Third graders and up will love ParaNorman's sentimental story about a kid who see [...]

Posted On : Sep, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Kids' Movies, ParaNorman

ParaNorman, the animated tale of a boy who saunters around town with a secret ability to see and speak to ghosts, was awarded a comfy PG rating by the MPAA and will probably draw in this weekend's under-13 crowd with no trouble. Howev [...]

Posted On : Aug, 17 2012 | Comments : 0

Movie review: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days' stuck in idle...

After the first two films in the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series based on Jeff Kinney's books, the charm has worn off a bit in 'Dog Days,' about awkward but endearing middle-schooler Greg Heffley as he pursues a girl and [...]