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It’s Movie Night! Get your popcorn, blankets, and sweets ‘cause it’s time to join the Puddin Family as we review movies of all genres. Is it worth adding to your list? Our girls will give you the kids’ perspective while we let the parents know if there is anything they should be wary of. Most importantly, we will rate each movie with a thumbs up, thumbs middle, or thumbs down!
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Who's the gato who rolls the dice and gambles with his life? Who's never been touched by a blade? Puss in Boots is never afraid… until now. Join us as we discuss Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. This adorable kitty has been a fan favorite since Shrek 2. However, is a movie about losing 8 lives and dealing with mortality something kids will fully compr…
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Bueller…Bueller? Is there anyone left who hasn’t seen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? We showed the girls the famous film set in our home sweet home, Chicago. This righteous dude may be adored by all, but he isn’t a great role model. Life moves pretty fast. Ferris needs to stop and think of someone other than himself or he might miss out. If you liked th…
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Hellooooo! This week, we showed the girls a staple Robin William’s film, Mrs. Doubtfire. This 1993 dramedy tackles divorce, cross dressing, responsibility, accountability, and more. Is it too heavy for little ones or a good example of a common family struggle? After all… if there’s love, dear, those are the ties that bind. If you liked this episode…
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Greetings! I am a pig. ….. what’s a pig? Welcome to Bird Island where all the birds are happy! Well, almost all of them. Red doesn’t trust the new pig visitors. Is it because he’s angry or is he wise to be weary of strangers? Find out what lessons lie in this week’s episode and if Sony should have just left this IP as an app. If you liked this epis…
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Yabba Dabba Doo!!! Welcome to Bedrock for The Flintstones! Did you grow up watching this famous cartoon family in the 60's? Is Fred just the guy from the vitamins or cereal box to you? Either way, this 1994 movie gives you a look into this Stone Age. Can modern kids still enjoy it though… time to find out. If you liked this episode, listen to all o…
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Come one, come all! Close the churches and the schools It's the day for breaking rules Come and join the Feast of...Fools! Take a trip to Paris with us for 1996’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame! This children’s animation is stacked with an amazing soundtrack, in depth characters, and some important lessons. However, does the content of this movie make…
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Fifty years from now, when you’re looking back at your life, don’t you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car? We had the guts to drive back to 2007 for Transformers. This movie is LONG and jam packed with action, but find out what you might enjoy about it. Listeners, roll out. If you liked this episode, listen to all of our epis…
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Brother, you're safe now and safe may you stay for I have a prayer just for you. Grow, baby brother, come back someday. Come and deliver us, too… To honor Easter coming up, we watched 1998’s The Prince of Egypt. DreamWorks did a great job transforming one of the oldest stories in the world into a colorful family film. However, is this story too vio…
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People think wishes are just ideas. But, no. No, they are a part of your heart. The very best part. Welcome to Rosas, the home of 2023’s Wish. Walt Disney Animation Studios released this for their 100th anniversary. It is jam packed with Easter eggs for Disney lovers! However, is this movie still good if you’re not a Disney fan? Find out what we kn…
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You know? This whole ice age thing is getting old. You know what I could go for? A global warming. Although sad, that ironic joke holds up as we revisit 2002’s "Ice Age" for Zosia’s birthday pick. Can we say the same about the rest of the movie? Join our herd as we migrate into our second year of podcasting and find out. If you liked this episode, …
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You are who you choose to be. You choose! And this week, we chose to watch 1999’s The Iron Giant. This heartwarming story about a boy and a giant robot is packed with life lessons. Kids will learn about death, weapons, friendship, and more. But, are some of these topics too heavy for a kids movie? Come to Downtown Coolsville and find out! If you li…
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I pledge allegiance to the band of Mr. Schneebly and will get on a bus to 2003 for Jack Black’s School of Rock. Despite the PG-13 rating, the majority of the main cast are children. It gives your kids something to relate to. However, do Dewey’s poor choices and influence ruin this as a family film? Tune in for a rockin’ review. If you liked this ep…
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Twisted tail, A thousand eyes, TRAPPED FOREVER! EPA, EPA! We headed to Springfield this week for 2007’s The Simpsons Movie. This TV classic went to the big screen after 18 seasons on Fox. We grew up watching Homer’s antics every week, but this was completely new for our girls. Find out if you can enjoy this movie on its own or if you need to watch …
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 🍫🏭
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The suspense is terrible, I hope it will last. Come with us as we enter a world of pure imagination with 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. We remember loving this film as children, but now… There might be too many questions and flaws. Find out if it still captures the hearts of little ones though because honestly, what kid wouldn’t want a…
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I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea! You need to watch 1998’s The Parent Trap. This Disney remake has a lovable cast, a heartwarming story, and plenty of laughs. On the flip side, it has pacing issues, plot holes, and mixed messages. Want to know what thumb rating we choose? L-I-S-T-E-N, listen. Get the picture? If you liked this episode, list…
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If you can’t see the potential danger of an out-of-control Justice League, I don’t need to wait for a vote. I don’t belong here. Batman with an epic mic drop this week in 2012’s Justice League: Doom. This movie is a solid introduction to various DC superheroes, but does it entertain younger ages? Drop in and find out. If you liked this episode, lis…
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Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long, you’ll have good luck! Sam Greenfield is the epitome of bad fortune in Apple TV’s first animated feature, Luck. However, once she meets Bob, a talking cat from the land of luck, her whole world changes. The lessons are there, but originality... might want to throw some salt over your shoulder. If you like…
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The unknown future rolls toward us. We face it for the first time with a sense of hope, because if a machine, a Terminator, can learn the value of human life, maybe we can too… Heavy stuff this week with James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgement Day. This 1991 action packed film may not sound like a kids movie, but it was one of Daddy’s favorites as …
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Shuut uppp! We just brought the girls to 2001 for one of Mommy’s favorites, The Princess Diaries. When the future of a country lays on the shoulders of a 15 year old girl, you know you’re in for a ride. This movie teaches many lessons, some good some bad. But the most important thing is to know that a Queen is never late, everyone else is simply ea…
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Alright, another happy new year, another batch of fifth-grade head cases. Growing up and changing is hard; advice goes a long way. This week, we met Adam Sandler & Netflix’s newest pal, Leo. This reptilian animation has some classic Sandler humor, a splash of life lessons, and random musical numbers. Let us know what you think because like Leo said…
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"Marrying complete, disc activated and synchronized, proceed to games." We are light cycling to 2010 for TRON: Legacy. After riding this attraction in Magic Kingdom, Zosia picked out our movie night to learn more. A digital frontier to reshape the human condition! Or, just a dark, technologic world… Will Kevin Flynn be able to pull a thumbs up from…
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Okay, let’s show them people, ‘Operation Santa Claus is coming to town!’ We can’t believe that we’re going back to 2011 for Arthur Christmas! This is a first time watch for the entire family, and we’re surprised we haven’t seen it sooner. Arthur is the pure essence of Christmas and makes the magic a reality for each and every child in the world. Sa…
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We triple-dog-dare ya to watch 1983’s A Christmas Story! Was this a favorite growing up? Have you showed your children yet? Maybe this is the year! The year for an official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle! Or not…. Because who buys a gun for a 9 year old?? If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & S…
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It’s go time! This week, we’re in Whoville for 2018’s The Grinch. Is this the best version of the Grinch? Where would you place it? There’s no denying there are great lessons to take away. To kindness and love, the things we need most. If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & Spotify. Also be sure to rate, review, & subsc…
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There’s magic in the air this evening, magic in the air. The world is at her best, you know, when people love and care. Journey through the past, present, and future in 1992’s The Muppet Christmas Carol. Is this on your annual holiday movie watchlist? Did you not even know it existed? We’ll give you the run down with our special guest, Uncle Adan! …
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It’s an Addams! This movie might take place in the summer, but it will forever be a Thanksgiving tradition thanks to Camp Chippewa’s play. That’s right, this week we’re breaking bread over 1993’s Addams Family Values. How old were you when you first saw this movie? Is it for all ages or only for when you’re at that very special age when you only ha…
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Hey, you guys!!!! Head under the Goondocks with us for 1985’s The Goonies. Is this the classic film you remember from your childhood? Are there parts you don’t remember at all? Find out what we experienced, and if our girls thought this movie stood the test of time or if it should remain buried treasure? If you liked this episode, listen to all of …
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"Turns out all we needed was a little more of… this." Fly to Berk with us for 2010’s How To Train Your Dragon. This Dreamwork’s animation is the first of a three part series. It’ll make you laugh, cry, rage, smirk... all the emotions! If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & Spotify. Also be sure to rate, review, & subscr…
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Welcome, Foolish Mortals to New Orleans… where death is not an ending, but a new beginning! Settle down into your doom buggy as we review Disney’s newest ride to movie adaptation, Haunted Mansion. This 2023 live action film is rated PG-13. Is that age appropriate or is this movie not as spooky as it seems? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. If you…
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Nightbooks, huh? The title better not be the scariest thing about them. I’m going to need a story every night. The story better be good, and it better be scary. Or it’s the last thing you’ll ever do. We’re ramping up the scare factor this week with a live-action book adaption from Netflix. Can you spot all the horror elements within this film? With…
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A tragic tale of romance, passion, and a murder most foul! This week, we were dragged to the land of the dead by 2005’s Corpse Bride. Will this claymation lift itself into your annual Halloweeen watchlist? Or will your cup be left empty? If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & Spotify. Also be sure to rate, review, & sub…
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Be good… This week we landed in 1982 for Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, where an unlikely friendship blooms between a boy and an alien. This film screams the 80s in so many ways, but do you think it makes a difference watching it in 2023? Find out if we think it stands against the test of time! If you liked this episode, listen to a…
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone ⚡️🦉
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"You’re a wizard, Harry." Fly off to 2001 as the girls enter the world of witchcraft and wizardry with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. There’s magic and mystery lurking around every corner as Harry begins his first year at Hogwarts. Does this almost 3 hour runtime hold up for younger kids? Come find out. If you liked this episode, listen to …
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I don’t think a temper is so bad. Sometimes when I lose my temper, I think it’s just me trying to tell me something I’m not ready to hear… Disney Pixar’s Elemental is full of wisdom! This is another first time watch for all 4 of us. Find out if this movie will light your fire or put it out! Added bonus; at the end of the episode we talk about "Carl…
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There's magic that brought us together. And that magic...is hope. Or! More simply put, Pika Pika! This week, we caught 2019’s Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. This is a first time watch for all 4 of us, and we can’t believe it took this long. Find out if this is the very best! If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & Spotify. …
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Driving kids across the country to get them united with their Mom for NYE is easy, right? Not for Nick Persons. Join us for a throwback episode from when we were just practicing for the podcast! 2005’s Are We There Yet? definitely toes the line of PG content. Listen and find out why! If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple…
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We will listen immediately! What about dinner? We listen… in five hours. Slide on down a sewer pipe with us to discuss 2006’s Flushed Away. Dreamworks has quite a stacked cast of voices for this movie, but does that mean the story is good as well? If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & Spotify. Also be sure to rate, rev…
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Strength of a bear💪🏻.... speed of a panther💨.... heart of a wolf❤️.... and very sharp teeth. The Mowgli in this week’s episode is vastly different! Part two of our comparison is Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book from 1994. How does this hold up next to the classic animation? Is it more exciting for kids or adults? Drop in and find out.🌺 If you like…
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Many strange legends are told of these jungles of India, but none so strange as the story of a small boy named Mowgli. This week is part one of our comparisons starting with 1967’s The Jungle Book. Now here’s your part of the deal, cuz. Lay the secret on us of your thumb review. 🎶Oh, oobee doo! We wanna hear from you! If you liked this episode, lis…
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There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility comes in being superior to your former self. 2014’s Kingsman: The Secret Service is more than an action packed spy movie. It teaches some spectacular lessons as well. This is our girls’ first R-rated film! Matty and I saw our fair share of inappropriate movies that we LOVED …
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When we wake up in our own pink world, we get up outta bed and wave to our homegirls. We saw Barbie! It’s so cool. All dolled up, and she’s breaking all the rules! 💅🏻 Drive, fly, row, and rollerblade to Barbie world with us as we rate Greta Gerwig’s 2023 box office hit. 💖 If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & Spotify. …
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Man versus meg isn’t a fight… it’s a slaughter. Dive down to 2018’s The Meg in honor of Shark Week. Is anyone ready to run down to the beach after watching this movie? Would you swim with sharks? Is Jonas the bravest dude in the Mariana Trench? Come chat with us like old chums. 🥁 If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & S…
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One thing about trains, it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on. All aboard 2004’s The Polar Express! This week we are celebrating some Christmas in July. We’re swapping our hot chocolate for chocolate milkshakes as we decide if we Believe in this movie. If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on A…
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Hold on to your butts! It’s time to take a tour of 1993’s Jurassic Park. Excitement meets anxiety as we discuss the thought of dinosaurs existing amongst humans. The girls think herbivores coming back would be okay, but even then… life, uh, finds a way. 🦕👀 If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & Spotify. Also be sure to …
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We need more learning about things! We’re at a very critical age. You have to feed our minds! 🧠 Run along with us as we review 2003’s Daddy Day Care. There’s nothing like a good underdog story that the whole family can enjoy. Whether it’s a thumbs up, middle, or down, there’s still something for everyone to learn. If you liked this episode, listen …
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Stitch not bad. Stitch fluffy. Escape to Hawaii with us for 2002’s Lilo & Stitch. The animation that introduced all of us to the meaning of Ohana. Ohana means family. Nobody gets left behind, even if we can’t agree on the same rankings! 🌺 If you liked this episode, listen to all of our episodes on Apple & Spotify. Also be sure to rate, review, & su…
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Wait’ll they get a load of us this week for 1989’s Batman, the Tim Burton adaptation that started it all! This dark humored film introduces us to one of the best superheroes ever known. It has action, toys, drama, jokes, and then some. You wanna know thumbs? We’ll tell you thumbs! 👍🏻بقلم It’s Movie Night!
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Ferngully: The Last Rainforest 🧚🏼♀️🌺
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Look for the hero inside yourself. Look to the good and loving heart in you and all others! So many strong messages in 1992’s Ferngully: The Last Rainforest! Do you think our ratings are batty?بقلم It’s Movie Night!
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It is the law of The Sandlot. Anything that goes over that fence... becomes property of The Beast! Hop over the fence with us as we review 1993's The Sandlot. Will this movie hold up for-ev-ver? Find out if our girls enjoyed this cinema classic.بقلم It’s Movie Night!
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Swing into movie night as we discuss 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! This Oscar winning animation has it all: beautiful visuals, action, heart, comedy! What more could you want? Just remember that with great ability comes great accountability. Can you depend on this movie being a thumbs up?…
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