Disney "Oz: The Great and Powerful" Premiers March 8, 2013
Free Printable Despicable Me Minion Halloween Costume Ideas
Steve Carell's cartoon Despicable Me with the cute little yellow Twinkie-shaped minions is a huge hit. Last year I wrote an article on how to make a minion costume for Halloween. Judging by the popularity this year, I'm guessing people still like the show and its fun-sized characters. Want to make a Despicable Me minion Halloween costume? Here's how.There are several options to create the yellow capsule shaped body of the Despicable Me minion. The first and easiest option is to make a cylinder from a large yellow poster board, draw on the minion face, goggles and blue overalls. Read on Easy Despicable Me Minion Halloween Costume Ideas
Boycott Casey Anthony Movie, Books
When Casey Anthony, the Florida mother accused of killing her 2-year-old child was found not guilty, public outrage spurred questions of movie deals. Now over a year after the Miami mom walked free, those rumors are still pending. Here are thoughts on why boycotting books and movies based on Casey Anthony is the best form of justice.Probably the biggest issue of the Anthony trial was Casey's failure to report her daughter Caylee missing for more than 30 days. She was photographed partying and seeming completely unconcerned about her child's whereabouts. In and effort to bring other parents to accountability, "Caylee's Law" would make it a felony charge for failure to report a child missing or dead within a short period of time. Boycott Casey Anthony Book, Movie Deals
Free Printable Activities from The Hunger Games Books, Movies
It's an understatement to say that "The Hunger Games" book trilogy, by Suzanne Collins, has taken the world by storm. "The Hunger Games" movie blasted to top spot when it came out in March. The saga continues in "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay" which don't stay long on book shelves. Planning to teach a unit on "The Hunger Games" books or movie? Here are free printable lesson plans and activities for several different content areas. As for age level, t he movie is acceptable for most ages, but the books are a bit graphic. I recommend using "The Hunger Games" series with kids over 12. Read more at Free Printable Activities from 'The Hunger Games' Book, Movie
Most Banned Books--Authors of Teen Lit, Kids Literature
Sept. 24 to Oct.1, 2012 celebrated the 30th anniversary of the ALA Banned Book Week. BBW celebrates authors who broke convention to write books about touchy subjects. Here are stats about most oft-censored children and teen authors and literature. Most of these statistics hold true for adult literature as well. Many of the most challenged books were made into movies and some are regularly used in high school curriculum. Have I whetted your curiosity? Click here to find out if your favorite author, book or book-to-movie is on the list. (Six of our family favorites are right on top!) Most Banned Books? Authors of Teen, Children's Literature
Best American History Movies to Watch for 4th of July
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The American Revolutionary War wears many faces, some of them mask the real stories. This life of American history and Revolutionary War films provides a more multi-dimensional view of the United States and American history."The Crossing" 2000- Jeff Daniels, who has really come into his own in historical character roles, gives an excellent performance as General George Washington. The Crossing depicts Washington's perilous crossing of the Delaware and the bloody winter at Valley Forge during the Revolutionary war. Read the rest of the list at Best American History Movies to Watch for 4th of July
Best Suspense Movies and Films with Surprise Endings and Plot Twists
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I love surprise endings.There's nothing like a good plot twist to tickle my puzzle lover's brain. Unfortunately, I find that many movies that promise a twist end up being predictable and trite. Here is my quintessential list of didn't-see-that-coming, all-around best suspense and plot twist movies ever made. Since writing this, I would also add "The Jacket." It's not my top favorite, but it's got a nice surprise. For my faves, read on Best Suspense Movies and Films with Surprise Endings and Plot Twists
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