Category: Family
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We love you, Nate… but we’ve gotta talk about THE BREADWINNER
As huge Nate Bargatze fans (his specials, his albums, his SNL appearances, the Nateland podcast), we were really excited for him to bring a traditional, family-style comedy into theaters. Unfortunately, it didn’t work. So let’s talk about it…
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Live action MOANA a completely unnecessary remake
We didn’t need this. 10 years doesn’t allow for the generation who grew up on the beloved animated version to want to take their own kids to the live-action remake.
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Despite the hype, MINIONS & MONSTERS could’ve been a TV special
I’m never going to argue about another MINIONS offering. It’s like the Star Wars franchise. You put it out, I’m going to watch it. But MINIONS & MONSTERS could’ve been an hour-long TV special.
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THE BREADWINNER a winner… for the whole family
Parents and grandparents of all ages can take kids at any stage of life and everyone will enjoy THE BREADWINNER to some degree.
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THE SHEEP DETECTIVES a welcome surprise
If you’re a parent who’s looking to take your kids (eight and older?) to a movie that you’ll actually enjoy — as opposed to endure — THE SHEEP DETECTIVES is a tremendous choice.
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SKETCH is the surprise of 2025
Grab the kids and grandkids and find time to go to the theater. SKETCH deserves more attention than it’ll probably get.
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BAD GUYS 2 could use an editor
SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYAfter turning to a life of good in the first movie, Mr. Wolf (voiced by Sam Rockwell), Ms. Tarantula (Awkwafina), Mr. Snake (Marc Maron), Mr. Shark (Craig Robinson) and Mr. Piranha (Anthony Ramos) are trying to find honest work. Thanks to their troubled past, landing a job at a bank, a fast food…
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Rihanna better have Paramount’s money after SMURFS
SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYEvery Smurf is named after whatever they’re known for. No Name Smurf (voiced by James Corden) is tired of not having found “his thing” yet and approaches Papa Smurf (John Goodman) on what he needs to do in order to earn a name. Encouraged by Smurfette (Rihanna), No Name heads into the forest…
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Nobody should care what critics say about A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Jack Black turns it up to 11…and it’s perfect! A MINECRAFT MOVIE had us terrified after the first trailer dropped last year, but — wait for it — we were pleasantly surprised with the finished product. There are Minecraft video game fans worldwide, and it’s pretty clear they’re in love with this movie. Let’s talk…
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