Category Archives: Movies

“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” Review

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Reena

We took my son to see this movie with two of his close friends as part of his 10th birthday celebrations.  This meant that our whole family had to endure it so we hoped it would be good.  I must … Continue reading →

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‘Gone Girl’ the Movie

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Reena

It’s doing well in the theaters and I had read the book, so I was eager to watch the Gone Girl movie.  My husband and I watched it on our date last night.  It was interesting to see his shocked … Continue reading →

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Is “The Maze Runner” Appropriate for Kids

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Reena

Though I never read the books, I was curious to watch the movie based on The Maze Runner.  My kids were interested too since the trailers appealed to people who liked things like The Hunger Games or Divergent.  We all … Continue reading →

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Is ‘Man of Steel’ for Kids?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Reena

This weekend we went to see the latest superhero blockbuster ‘Man of Steel’.  Of course my kids, ages 10 and 8, were the most excited to go despite the PG-13 rating.  So my husband and I had to do a … Continue reading →

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Oscars 2013

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Reena

Last night was my favorite awards show, the Oscars.  I love the Hollywood glamour, the excitement, and of course the celebration of the best movies and artists of the year.  Last night did not disappoint.  Though I didn’t know much … Continue reading →

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2013 Golden Globes

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Reena

I love awards nights so of course I watched last night’s Golden Globes.  My lifestyle doesn’t allow me to attend Golden Globe watching parties so I watched with my husband and texted girly comments and reactions with my cousin.  It … Continue reading →

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Lincoln- Great Movie

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Reena

I had the recent pleasure to watch the movie, Lincoln twice.  It was great both times.  The acting by Daniel Day-Lewis as the president and Sally Field as the first lady was wonderful.  They were truly transformed into their characters.  Tommy … Continue reading →

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Skyfall

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Reena

The latest Bond installment has been doing very well in the box office, and rightly so.  It was a very good movie.  The last two Bond movies starring Daniel Craig had a different style.  They showed a more angry, serious … Continue reading →

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So What if it’s not a Blockbuster Film

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Reena

Yesterday my husband and I wanted to go out for drinks and a movie.  However, we didn’t know what to watch because nothing seemed of the caliber of blockbuster films we’ve been watching all summer.  We looked at the reviews … Continue reading →

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Madagascar 3- woo hoo!

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Reena

This weekend my husband and I took our kids to watch Madagascar 3.  We had all been looking forward to it from the first trailer we saw for it.  Well, it did not disappoint!  The kids thoroughly enjoyed it and … Continue reading →

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