Interview: Michael Caine of "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island"
Michael Caine stars in the new 3D family movie "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," inspired by the Jules Verne adventure saga.  I spoke to him about what inspired him to take on the role and how it felt to ride on a giant bee.  Don't forget to enter for a copy of the movie's activity book! I re

posted 8:00:36am Feb. 08, 2012 | read full post »

Oprah Visits the Hasidic Jewish Community
Next on Oprah's new series is a two-part visit to the cloistered world of Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn, a branch of Orthodox Judaism with strict observance of religious laws and traditions. [iframe src="http://www.oprah.com/common/omplayer_embed.html?article_id=35791" title="Hasidic Jews of Brooklyn"

posted 3:59:22pm Feb. 07, 2012 | read full post »

A Birthday List for Charles Dickens
Happy 200th birthday, Charles Dickens! In honor of the birthday of one of the greatest novelists of all time, Masterpiece on PBS has announced two new series based on Dickens novels:   A new "Great Expectations" miniseries starring Gillian Anderson as Miss Havisham begins April 1 and "The Myster

posted 8:00:51am Feb. 07, 2012 | read full post »

Giveaway: Activity Books for "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island"
I have some very cool activity books for the new movie, "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," starring Duane "The Rock" Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, and Vanessa Hudgens.  They have puzzles and information about the film.  If you'd like one, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with

posted 5:31:32pm Feb. 06, 2012 | read full post »

The Real Story: The Couple Behind the Amnesia Romance, 'The Vow'
This week's romantic drama, "The Vow" starring Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams, is based on the real-life story of a newlywed whose memory was wiped out in an injury and the patience and devotion of her husband in staying with her and teaching her to fall in love with him all over again. It is

posted 8:00:37am Feb. 06, 2012 | read full post »