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DVD Review: Prep & Landing

This holiday season lacks original Christmas programming. It’s either a repeat from 1977 or a holiday spinoff of a popular movie from 10 years ago. Thankfully Prep & Landing is neither one of those. Though it originally aired in 2009, it’s the exception to the rule. Entertaining for both kids and parents, I liked it [...]

PBS Kids Rocks! featuring Ozomatli

My love of Ozomatli is well documented. As I sit and wait patiently for the formal release of an Ozokids album, they are kind enough to tease us with just enough to tide me over. First it was the Happy Feet 2 Video game Soundtrack and now it’s 4 songs on the just released PBS [...]

DVD Review & Giveaway: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – Space Adventure

As the parent of a two year old, it should come as no surprise that Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is a morning staple in our household. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Space Adventure has been available on my cable’s “OnDemand” feature for a month or two now, but it’s finally getting a proper DVD release. Space Adventure follows [...]

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Watch the New Trailer for “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax”

Posted by Jeff Giles on October 27, 2011 · 1 Comment

We’ve all earned the right to be skeptical anytime Hollywood decides to adapt one of Dr. Seuss’ books (curse you to an eternal grave of flaming rabbit turds, Tim Allen), but based on this new full-length trailer for The Lorax, it looks like we might actually have some Seussical entertainment to look forward to next year. (Even though — gasp! — they gave the Once-ler a face). Check it out below: [kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z_PZr1rqOR0"... Read More

Filed under Dads Writing About Kindie Culture, Movies · Tagged with die Tim Allen die, Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

DVD/CD Review: “Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever”

Posted by Jeff Giles on March 15, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever (2009, Apple-Eye) purchase this CD/DVD (Amazon) Back in the days when I didn’t have kids and therefore remained rather blissfully unaware of most children’s entertainment, I operated under the (pretty reasonable, I think) assumption that most of it was more or less linear, and easy to understand. I mean, it stands to reason, right? If you’re trying to entertain an audience that isn’t... Read More

Filed under Movies, Music · Tagged with Dr. Seuss, DVD, Gustafer Yellowgold, Jeff Giles, John Stirratt, Public Broadcasting Service, Television, The New York Times Company, Wonder Pets, Yellow Submarine

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