Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black – DVD Review

Well, Halloween is almost here and gone and now it’s time to finish that candy and get ready for the next two huge holidays in the United States. Continue reading “Surviving the Holidays with Lewis Black – DVD Review”

Fred Claus: Heartfelt Holiday Hilarity

Fred Claus
Warner Bros. Pictures/Silver Pictures
Starring Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Kevin Spacey, Rachel Weisz, and Kathy Bates
Rated PG for Mild Language and Some Rude Humor
Running Time = 115 minutes

Vince and Paul play brothers in this family-friendly comedy
Vince and Paul play brothers in this family-friendly comedy

Christmas movies are a special breed of animal. Certain things are expected in a Christmas film in order to make it effective and enjoyable. We all are familiar with the classics: It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. Continue reading “Fred Claus: Heartfelt Holiday Hilarity”

Holiday Music Rundown: Where’s My Kwanzaa CD???

As we all know, holiday music ranges from the traditional to the contemporary. Whether it’s the endless tunes on radio stations after Thanksgiving, or the holiday harmonies pumped into malls, grocery stores, or other public places, you can’t go anywhere without knowing what time of year it is. Continue reading “Holiday Music Rundown: Where’s My Kwanzaa CD???”

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh: Quirky Tween Entertainment

Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh: A Nickelodeon Original Movie
Nickelodeon Studios/ Schneider’s Bakery
Starring Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Miranda Cosgrove, Kimbo Slice, and Henry Winkler

Premieres Friday, December 5th, 2008 at 8pm on Nickelodeon

Drake Bell (Santa), Josh Peck (Santa's sack), and some kid
Drake Bell (Santa), Josh Peck (Santa's sack), and some kid

Those wacky brothers, Drake and Josh, are at it again. And this time they’re bringing Christmas cheer and a lot of lunacy in a new movie exclusively on Nickelodeon. Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh catches up with the brothers as the Yuletide holiday nears. Continue reading “Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh: Quirky Tween Entertainment”