• Updated: American Girl Live Gets World Premiere this December

    If you have a daughter, you have probably heard of American Girl. You have probably seen the dolls, the accessories, and the books and have seen hundreds of little girls walking around with these dolls. I think we have been lucky that our daughter never got into the dolls, but she loves reading the books.…

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  • Ralph Breaks the Internet review

    It’s been 6 years since we last saw Ralph breaking havoc down at Litwak’s Video Arcade. In ‘Wreck-it Ralph’, Ralph was trying to find a sense of belonging and ended up finding out in the wise words of Zangief the “just because you’re a bad guy, does not mean you’re a bad guy”. Ralph found…

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  • Taking it one day at a time

    I have wanted to write a follow-up to my post about my son’s seizures and unbeknownst to me, my wife was writing her own post about it. So here is my wife’s guest post which sums up what has been going on and what progress we have made.  So this is the first time I’m…

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  • Bumblebee Early Access Screenings

    Paramount Pictures announced today that on Saturday, December 8th fans at select theatres in the U.S. and Canada will have the opportunity to attend paid early-access screenings for its latest film in the Transformers series, Bumblebee, starring Hailee Steinfeld.Fans who participate in this one-day only event will get to see the film on the big…

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  • Experiencing the New CMX Market Theaters

    Disclaimer: The Fandads were invited to attend a screening at CMX Market Cinema and enjoy our choice of the gourmet offering from their concessions stand. All thought, opinions, and full bellies are our own.  Going to the movies is always an adventure, am I right, friends? We usually have to find a movie that the entire…

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  • Getting into the holiday Spirit with How the Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical!

    Disclaimer: The Fandads were invited to a performance of “How The Grinch Stole Christmas: The Musical” in exchange for a review. All thoughts, opinions, laughs, and tears are our own.  Photo by Jordan Bush When I was younger, I remember watching “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on television. I remember the voice of the narrator…

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  • Bring home the Pixar Short Films Collection 3

    Disclaimer: The Fandads were provided with a review copy and additional copies to giveaway in exchange for a review. All thoughts, opinions, laughs, and teary eyes are our own.  One thing my family loves when we go see a Pixar movie is the shorts that play before the movie. From the funny “For the Birds”…

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  • Around the town for November!

    Parents, with the holiday season coming around the corner we need to find some fun activities to do with our children when they are out of school. Luckily there are some great places to go to that are only minutes away from Chicago. Are you ready to see what’s available? Let’s take a trip! Santa…

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  • Powering up with Incredibles 2

    Disclaimer: The Fandads were provided with an advance copy of Incredibles 2 for our review. All thoughts, opinions, and attempt to save the world are our own.  When the Incredibles ended with the family all donning a mask and getting ready for action I wanted more. I mean if you are going to end the…

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  • Having fun in the 100 Acre Woods with Christopher Robin

    Disclaimer: The Fandads were provided with an advance copy of Christopher Robin to review. All thoughts, opinions and dusty eyes are our own.  I remember the first time I saw the teaser trailer for Christopher Robin. I knew it was a movie about Winnie the Pooh, but the moment I heard his voice my eyes…

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