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On Friday night we went to opening night at the Cherry Bowl Drive-In and watched The Lorax (it was pretty good). The kids were excited to wear their pajamas and bring blankets to stay warm. Of course, we had some treats as well! Here are a few photos from the playground. Luke holding up the [...]
At least that's what a recent study found... A new study by The Nielsen Company shows that PG-rated movies with less profanity made more money at box offices across the United States. The study cross-referenced box office figures for 400 films in wide release from the fall of 2005 to the fall of last year. [...]
Then go rent or buy Facing the Giants. I just watched it and it was great. There aren't many movies these days that have a great message and are geared towards the family, but this one is. No sexual content, no violence, and no swearing certainly doesn't mean no entertainment! Here's the synopsis... In his [...]
We haven't been there yet this year, but chances are good at some point we might make a road trip down to the famous Cherry Bowl Drive-In. It's a blast for the kids as they get to play on the playground, eat popcorn and cotton candy, and watch a movie from inside the van! They [...]
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Helped the Great Lakes Maritime Academy get this movie onto YouTube and Google Video to help promote their maritime college. It's always good to help someone. Anyway, check it out and see what they are all about! Visit Official Site
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I had read some positive reviews and comments, but did see this review today of The Nativity Story. Fr. Angelo Mary Gieger talks about some of the negatives about the movie, in particular how some scenes go "against Catholic Mariology". The Nativity Story in no way compares to the masterpiece which is The Passion of [...]
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It looks like another religious movie could be a huge hit at the box office judging from some of the reviews & comments I have read. I don't go to many movies anymore, but this will be one I am anxious to see! Read Vatican officials give thumbs up for 'The Nativity Story' at Catholic [...]
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has a Office for Film and Broadcasting that features movie reviews that really matter. Check it out. The Office for Film and Broadcasting is responsible for reviewing and rating theatrical motion pictures, previewing and evaluating television programming as well as providing the Catholic public with information about the [...]
I remember when Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were popular. I loved the first movie, even collected a couple of action figures, and sure everyone in high school used to say "Cowabunga" to me because I was a big fan. My senior yearbook is loaded with them! Anyway, there's a new movie coming out next year [...]
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Saw this at Digg... Check out the link below to read about entomologists Arnold Menke and David Vincent naming new wasp species discovered in 1983 after their favorite Star Wars characters: Polemistus chewbacca, Polemistus vaderi, and Polemistus yoda. Read Don't Swat at Yoda at StarWars.com
Well it's lunch time, so I figured I had better take a minute and update the old blog. Last week we took the kids to the Traverse City Great Wolf Lodge and had a blast! I think we are going to try and make this an annual trip with our tax money. It's close, plus [...]
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