Faith of Our Fathers on DVD #review & #giveaway #FAITHOFOURFATHERS #FLYBY

**I received this DVD for free for review purposes**

About the movie:

John Paul and Wayne are two young men in search of their fathers.  Problem is...their fathers have been dead for 25 years.  Eddie and Steven are two young men in search of their sons...whom they've never met.  In 1969, Eddie and Steven are with their squad deep in the jungle of Vietnam on a five-day mission to retrieve fallen comrades.  They write letters to their wives, often mentioning their love for their sons, one, who is an infant and one yet to be born.  In 1994, John Paul and Wayne go on a five day road trip to the Vietnam Wall in Washington DC to see their fathers' names.  Along the way, reading those letters, they begin to get an understanding of who their fathers were and how they died.  Trials and mishaps, both funny and sad, complicate the road trip for the boys.  The horrors of war and the testing of faith manifest themselves for the young men in Vietnam.  Ultimately, in parallel stories - 25 years apart - the fathers and sons are bound together forever.  

Starring: Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Downes, David A.R. White, Rebecca St. James, Si Robertson, Candace Cameron Bure, Scott Whyte, and Sean McGowan.

Special Features of the DVD:

-The Heart of Faith of Our Fathers

-Honoring Father's Day

-Commemorating Memorial Day

-Si Robertson Interview

-Stephen Baldwin Interview

My thoughts:

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie.  It had a lot of what I look for in a good movie. It's funny, heartbreaking, thoughtful and full of suspense.  It was also unlike any other movie have seen.  I really liked how each character was portrayed and the storyline held my attention. I don't want to ruin anything, so I won't go into a lot of details, but it's a pretty amazing story.  If you have the chance to see it, you should definitely take the time to watch it. 

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Inside Out Combo Pack Hits Stores on November 3rd #PixarInsideOut

INSIDE OUT releases on Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack and On Demand November 3

Synopsis: Do you ever look at someone and wonder what’s going on inside their head? Disney-Pixar’s “Inside Out” takes an exciting and hilarious journey into the mind to find the answer. Based in Headquarters, the control center of 11-year-old Riley’s mind, five emotions are hard at work, led by lighthearted optimist Joy. She strives to make sure Riley stays happy as she operates alongside fellow emotions Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness. It’s “an instant classic,” raves Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times. Experience it like never before on Disney Blu-ray

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#MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE: PHASE TWO

MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE: PHASE TWO COLLECTION

The Collector’s Edition Available December 8th Exclusively on Amazon

This Marvel fan’s dream features Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, Digital Copy of each Phase 2 film, specially designed disc holders, and exclusive Marvel memorabilia!

SYNOPSIS: 

The limited edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp – an orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and Digital Copies of all Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with stunning Marvel memorabilia, including a gold-foiled page from the book of Dark Elves, an ancient drawing from the Morag vault, Avengers and S.T.R.I.K.E. uniform patches, a replica of the Tony Stark Tattoo from Marvel’s Iron Man 3, and much more!

CONTENT: 

Marvel’s Iron Man 3 (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
Marvel’s Ant-Man (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy)
1:1 Prop Replica of the Orb
PLUS an Exclusive Bonus Content Disc with 166 minutes of bonus material and more!

This is so exciting!  I love Marvel's superhero movies and I would LOVE to have the 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection!

BON VOYAGE, CHARLIE BROWN (AND DON’T COME BACK!!) DVD #giveaway

Grab your passport and pack your bags because the Peanuts gang is going on their first international jaunt in BON VOYAGE, CHARLIE BROWN (AND DON’T COME BACK!!), arriving on DVD for the first time ever October 6, 2015 from Paramount Home Media Distribution. Released theatrically in 1980, and celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, this charming movie was the fourth feature-length film made with Charles Schulz’s beloved Peanuts characters and was a product of the long-time collaboration between Schulz, animation director Bill Melendez and producer Lee Mendelson. Together, these three helped create all of the Peanuts animated television specials and feature films, starting with A Charlie Brown Christmas in 1969.

The BON VOYAGE, CHARLIE BROWN (AND DON’T COME BACK!!) DVD includes the classic film digitally remastered in 4K, along with a brand new featurette that gives fans insight into the creative process of animating the beloved comic strip, how the feature film came to be and what it took to bring the movie to the big screen. The featurette includes new interviews with Charles Schulz’s widow, Jean, at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California, producer Lee Mendelson and Steve Melendez, son of Bill Melendez and president of Bill Melendez Productions.

In BON VOYAGE, CHARLIE BROWN (AND DON’T COME BACK!!) Charlie Brown, Linus, Peppermint Patty and Marcie are chosen as – you guessed it! – exchange students, destined to spend two weeks in France. Of course, Snoopy and Woodstock join the French odyssey, which turns out to be a combination of mystery, intrigue, and romance coupled with the usual misadventures that seem to follow Charlie Brown wherever he goes!

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Watch AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON on Disney Movies Anywhere

You can now watch MARVEL’S AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON wherever you go with Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) as it expands this week into Amazon Video and Microsoft Movies & TV, with Roku and Android TV following on September 15th! Plus, when you buy Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron through DMA, you can take a deeper dive into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the exclusive bonus feature “Connecting the Universe.”


Go to Disney Movies Anywhere to find out more about collecting, watching, and taking your favorite Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies anywhere you go! Visit www.disneymoviesanywhere.com or download the App at http://di.sn/hvV

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Mother’s Day Movie Night #BestofWB #Giveaway

We think that most can agree... Moms are the best - and they do a lot for us! Now it’s time to return the favor and celebrate this Mother’s Day by giving mom the movie night she deserves! Celebrate Sunday, May 12th in the best way possible by spending quality time with your family and watch one of YOUR favorite classic films! Watching a classic flick together tells the story of a different time and place, and is the perfect opportunity to catch up and share stories with your family... tell them something that they never knew about Mom!


Mother's Day is an exciting holiday because it is an entire day designed to thank our mothers for everything that they do for us.  I have been blessed with a wonderful mother and I truly hope that she knows how much I love and appreciate her.


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Review: Cedar Rapids

Tim Lippe (Helms) was the guy people always thought would go places but then he just ... didn't. He's been living in über-sleepy Brown Valley, Wisconsin his whole life, still "pre-engaged" to his 7th grade teacher Millie Vanderhei (Weaver), while selling insurance to protect other people's dreams. But now, Tim's stalled life is about to get a kick-start because, for the first time in his 34 years, he's headed to a "major" metropolis - Cedar Rapids, Iowa - where he must try to save his company at a do-or-die insurance convention that, for him, will be entirely nonconventional. From the minute he checks into his hotel with his ancient American Tourister and cummerbund money-belt, it's clear Tim has no idea how the modern world really works. He is soon smitten with seductive Nebraskan insurance agent Joan (Heche) and awed by his experienced roommates, the straight-shooting Wilkes (Whitlock Jr.) and the suspicious Zeigler (Reilly)...

My husband and I watched Cedar Rapids over the weekend.  We were in the mood for something funny and as I was looking through our collection, I realized that we had not seen this one yet.  Originally, I requested to review it because of the cast.  I had no idea that it would be such a great movie.  It's hilarious and has a great plot.  I highly recommend this movie to comedy fans.

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#Disneynature #WingsofLife Bluray Combo Pack Review

My husband and I are addicted to nature movies and shows.  We enjoy learning about life, whether it involves humans or the beauty that we are surrounded by.  I was given the opportunity to review Disneynature's Wings of Life which is narrated by Meryl Streep.  For 80 minutes I was captivated by the gorgeous colors that are found naturally.  Every time I saw a flower or a butterfly on my TV screen, I was reminded just how beautiful life is.  It is so easy to take for granted what we have been blessed with, brilliant colors, beautiful scenery and amazing life forces.

I learned so many interesting facts while watching Disneynature's Wings of Life.  Did you know that:

     The orchid is the most cunning of all flowers?  She puts off a perfume to entice bees.  Then, she traps it and only releases the bee when she is finished with it. 
    The hummingbird's wings flap up to 200 times a second!  That's crazy! 
    A cactus can live up to 150 years.
    Bees are able to perceive ultraviolet light.

This is just a few facts that I found fascinating.  I thoroughly enjoyed Wings of Life on Bluray.  I felt like I was right there in the middle of nature watching all of this take place.  The film was crisp and clear and intoxicating.  Meryl did an excellent job explaining what was going on and how much of life is interdependent on other creatures lives.  Make sure you check it out on April 16th. 

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I can't wait to see the next Disneynature film.  Disneynature is on Facebook and Twitter.

Disclosure: I received a free copy of Disneynature's Wings of Life for review purposes. All opinions expressed are 100% my own.

#Free Movie Ticket to See #BigWedding

I don't know about you but I am looking for ways to save money every way that I can. How great would it be to take your significant other or best friend to see a movie for free? Right now, if you purchase a $12 ticket to see The Big Wedding using this link, then you will receive another ticket absolutely free.

THE BIG WEDDING opens nationwide April 26, 2013!!

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#CatchingFire

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever.

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE is directed by Francis Lawrence, and produced by Nina Jacobson’s Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on which the film is based is the second in a trilogy that has over 50 million copies in print in the U.S. Alone.

I cannot wait to see this movie!   I read the books and could not put them down.  I think I practically inhaled them.  I'm so excited!


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Deadfall Review

Siblings Addison (Eric Bana) and Liza (Olivia Wilde) are fleeing from a casino heist when their getaway results in a car accident and a dead state trooper. On the run, they go separate ways, Addison creating mayhem cross-country and Liza being rescued by ex-boxer Jay (Charlie Hunnam), who is en-route for a Thanksgiving homecoming. Upon a sibling reunion, a thrilling showdown occurs that pushes the bonds of family to the limit.


The hubby and I love to snuggle up on the couch and watch movies. Last night, we were looking though Netflix movies that were available to stream. We decided to watch Deadfall. The movie seemed to start out pretty slow but by the middle, I was able to really get into it. While I wouldn't say that it is one of my favorites, it was definitely worth seeing once. At the end, when everything kind of tied together, I was able to see that the slowness was necessary to build up the story. All in all, it was OK.

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Dinosaur Galore DVD's Review & #Giveaway

"Extreme Dinosaurs is a Dino Double Feature that will challenge a number of the previous perceptions of the Tyrannosaurus rex. In Extreme Dinosaurs, the first on the double-bill, Paleontologist Dr. Phillip Currie believes he has found a fiercer predator than the T-Rex: a six-ton flesh-eating dinosaur, the Argentinosaurus, which hunted its prey in packs. Until recently there was little evidence to support Currie's theories but now with the discovery of two mass dinosaur graves on his hands, he is able to gather the evidence to prove his theory to be true.

In the second feature, T-Rex: Warrior or Wimp?, the T-Rex’s place as the scariest dinosaur also comes into question. The T-Rex has been known as the meanest, most bewitching dinosaur of them all - could experts have been mistaken?"


"Research has led to novel ways of seeing some of the most brutal killers in history. Predator Dinosaurs uses innovative techniques through biomechanics, CGI, special effects and hi-tech scans to provide an insightful look at dinosaurs and challenge theories about the prehistoric world. Was the Tyrannosaurus rex king of the dinosaurs or a mediocre scavenger?"


"In the re-release of Prehistoric Park, zoologist and wildlife expert Nigel Marven travels back in time to capture amazing creatures ever to exist and bring them back to the ultimate wildlife sanctuary, the eponymous Prehistoric Park. Step into the hostile climates of the Cretaceous, Pleistocene and Paleozoic time periods to witness what killed incredible beasts such as Tyrannosaurus rex, Wooly Mammoth and Sabre toothed tigers. Take a journey with Nigel as he prepares for his forays into the past by working with present day animals for clues as to how their ancient ancestors might have behaved."

My husband and I love to sit down to watch interesting educational shows.  I was recently given the chance to watch three different dinosaur films on DVD.  Starting at a very young age, I became fascinated with these creatures and that fascination has only grown with time.  It's amazing to think about how the earth must have looked during their time.  I can't help but imagine what it would have been like to see one up close and personal.  I found these videos to be enthralling.  I was captivated from the very beginning and enjoyed learning more about these herbivores and carnivores. 

BBC Worldwide America would like to give 2 of my readers copies of Prehistoric Park, Predator Dinosaurs and Extreme Dinosaurs on DVD!

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The #BigWedding

With an all-star cast led by Robert DeNiro, Katherine Heigl, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried, Topher Grace, with Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams, THE BIG WEDDING is an uproarious romantic comedy about a charmingly modern family trying to survive a weekend wedding celebration that has the potential to become a full blown family fiasco. To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin (De Niro and Keaton) are once again forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra conservative biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future - and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process. Screenplay by Justin Zackham. Directed by Justin Zackham.

I'm a huge movie buff and with this amazing cast, The Big Wedding is a must see for me.  

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#TheHostLive

What if everything you love was taken from you in the blink of an eye? "The Host" is the next epic love story from the creator of the "Twilight Saga," worldwide bestselling author, Stephenie Meyer. When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Ronan) will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about — Jared (Max Irons), Ian (Jake Abel), her brother Jamie (Chandler Canterbury) and her Uncle Jeb (William Hurt) , proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. 
 

I cannot wait to see this movie! I read the book (of course) and I am excited to see it on the big screen!

THE HOST hits theaters nationwide March 29th, 2013! 

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#TheHobbit : An Unexpected Journey Blu-ray Combo Pack #Giveaway

J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure follows the journey of Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an amazing quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Sorcerers. From Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson comes “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien.

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#ReturnToNimsIsland Bluray #Giveaway

  Return to Nim’s Island, the sequel to Walden Media’s 2008 box office hit Nim’'s Island, picks up the story a few years later with 14-year-old Nim (Bindi Irwin) more determined than ever to protect her island and the animals that call it home. With ruthless resort developers and greedy wildlife poachers threatening the existence she loves, Nim realizes she and her animal pals can’t defend their home alone. To save her island, she is forced to combine forces with an outsider: Edmund, a runaway from the mainland. Only with his help does she stand a chance of stopping the villains from dismantling her world.    Return to Nim'’s Island marks the debut of Walden Family Theater, presented by Walmart and P&G. The new destination for family entertainment, exclusively on Hallmark Channel.    Make sure to watch the Return to Nim’s Island premiere on Hallmark Channel March 15th at 8/7C!  You can also pick up your copy of Return to Nim’s Island on Blu-ray & DVD exclusively at Walmart Stores just 4 days after the premiere.      

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#Giveaway - #BeingFlynn Movie Tie-in Book & $25 Fandango Bucks

Can one life story have two authors?

Being Flynn is the new dramatic feature from Academy Award-nominated writer/director Paul Weitz (About a Boy). Adapted from Nick Flynn's 2004 memoir Another Bulls—t Night in Suck City, the movie explores bonds both unbreakable and fragile between parent and child.

Nick Flynn (portrayed in the film by Paul Dano of Little Miss Sunshine and There Will Be Blood) is a young writer seeking to define himself. He misses his late mother, Jody (four-time Academy Award nominee Julianne Moore), and her loving nature. But his father, Jonathan, is not even a memory, as Nick has not seen the man in 18 years.

Jonathan Flynn (two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro) has long defined himself as a great writer, "a master storyteller." After abandoning his wife and child, Jonathan scrapes through life on his own terms, and ends up serving time in prison for cashing forged checks. After prison, he drives a cab for a number of years, but with his drinking and eccentricities now accelerating, he loses his job. Despite the occasional grandiose letter to his son, he has remained absent from Nick's life.

Suddenly facing eviction from his apartment, Jonathan impulsively reaches out to Nick and the two come face-to-face. The older man is eloquent and formidable; overwhelmed, Nick nonetheless prepares to integrate his father into his own life. But, as quickly as he materialized, Jonathan flits away again.

Moving on, Nick takes a job at a homeless shelter, where he learns from Captain (Wes Studi) and Joy (Lili Taylor) how to relate to the guests who arrive night after night. Seeing the homeless – some permanently, some temporarily so – and hearing their stories, Nick finds purpose in his own life and work. He also sustains a romance with a co-worker, Denise (Olivia Thirlby). Then one night, Jonathan arrives, seeking a bed, and Nick's senses of self and compassion falter. To give the two of them a shot at a real future, Nick will have to decide whom to seek redemption for first.

Evocatively told, ruefully funny, and moving in its depiction of the ties that bind, Being Flynn tells a story that reveals universal truths.

Release Date: March 16, 2012

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Review & #Giveaway - VeggieTales: Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men

ABOUT THE DVD:

A long time ago, in the faraway town of Bethlingham, roved a band of merry men, led by the fearless Robin Good. Their mission: to help people by fundraising from the rich and giving to the poor! But when a greedy Prince starts stealing the townspeople’s hams, donations are down and Robin’s friends take off and decide to give robbing from the rich a try. Feeling rejected, Robin thinks things can't get any worse, until he finds out that the ham-hoarding Prince has also captured his friends. Can Robin overcome his own hurt, rescue his friends and restore the townspeople's hope? Find out in this fun Veggie story where kids learn that there's no hurt too big for God!

MY THOUGHTS:

I have to say that I am never disappointed when it comes to VeggieTales.  Even as an adult, I find that they deliver a clear message for any age, they are wildly entertaining and kids eat them up!  Watching my nephew dive right in to Robin Good and His Not-So-Merry Men was such a pleasure.  Hearing him talk about the DVD even long after we had finished watching it made me so very happy.  I'm glad that there are videos out that capture a child's attention and teach them something special all at the same time.

#Giveaway - The Gruffalo Prize Pack

A mouse is taking a stroll through the deep, dark wood when along comes a hungry fox, then an owl, and then a snake. Since the mouse “looks good” to all, he explains that he’s meeting the Gruffalo! As Mouse explains, the Gruffalo is a creature with terrible claws, and terrible tusks in its terrible jaws, and knobbly knees and turned-out toes, and a poisonous wart at the end of its nose. But Mouse has no worry to show. After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo.

#Giveaway - Treasure Buddies Combo Pack

SYNOPSIS:

The Buddies are off on an all new adventure, and this time their journey takes them all the way to the ruins of ancient Egypt where, with the help of some new friends, including Digger the Archeologist dog, Cammy, a baby camel, and a mischievous monkey named Babi, they’ll explore mysterious tombs, dodge treacherous booby traps, and race against a devious cat in search of the greatest treasure known to animalkind, the lost collar of Cleocatra.