Warning: The following contains some minor spoilers for "Avengers: Endgame" and other films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It all started with a son. Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who would become Iron Man, the leader of the Avengers and subsequent father figure to Spider-Man/Peter Parker (Tom Holland), was so driven by the ghost of his own father that the elder Stark's specter cast a shadow over the entire MCU. Tony Stark, over a series of 22 total films, was joined by others on either side of the dad divide: Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston), both … [Read more...]
Jurassic World Live Tour Offers Roaring Good Time for Family
Just when you thought dinosaurs were extinct, they come back to life to cause havoc in an arena-style setting with Jurassic World Live Tour. And just when you think you have seen it all when it comes to the Jurassic Park/World series, this live event produced by Feld Entertainment will surely keep you on your toes with surprises. We recently learned about how a few of these are done at the recent Jurassic World Live Tour Media Day in New York City. Dinosaurs on tour Not only does the show bring dinosaurs to life in a live-action setting, but the story also changes while you are … [Read more...]
‘Fences’ Inspired Me to ‘Take the Crookeds with the Straights’
Some 20 odd years ago, I first read the play Fences by August Wilson. I was a high schooler – a senior, I think. One of four black students in a graduating class of about 100 at an all-boys prep school. There were many reasons why I was different. There were many reasons why I felt I didn’t belong. There were many reasons why I didn’t want to be there. Yet, there I was. I don't remember all of those days vividly, but certain ones stand out – one being the day I noticed a copy of that play sitting on a stack of textbooks for the school year. It had the ghost-like outline of James Earl … [Read more...]
‘Fighting With My Family’ Knocks it Out of the Ring; Cast Q&A
We recently attended an exclusive preview of the movie Fighting With My Family in New York City and meet with the cast and director afterward for a question-and-answer session. Fighting With My Family, a new film about a wrestling family featuring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, appeals to all sports fans who love inspirational stories. This one tugs at your heart strings and has you cheering throughout. My family scored it a nine out of 10 because it was engaging, humorous and left us tingling with delight as we exited the theater. For those of you with younger children, Fighting With My … [Read more...]
Great Kids’ Podcasts Make Long Family Car Trips Tolerable
Driving in traffic, especially Los Angeles traffic, sucks. But driving in L.A. traffic with kids is the worst. And I had to do a lot of it over the past few weeks. I used to think you really only have these options: Listen to their music (usually Katy Perry on repeat). Sing. Play "I spy." Ignore them. But then we found the amazing world of kids' podcasts. Not only do great kids' podcasts keep your children quiet, focused and entertained during the long car trips we endure her in L.A. but we almost always learn something new about the world. Our favorite kids' … [Read more...]
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