Movie Review

By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Feb 12th, 2013
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I recently had the opportunity to watch Safe Haven before it’s release date in theaters this Valentine’s Day.  Let me tell you – I LOVED it!!!!  What I loved even more was getting the opportunity to meet actors Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel, Author Nicholas Sparks, and Musicians Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw.  It was an awesome […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 28th, 2012
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What are you doing this Christmas break?  If you are like many other Americans out there, you’ll be going to the movie theaters to check out some of the most awesome movies of the year!  One of those movies includes Les Misérables from Universal Pictures – arriving in theaters on Christmas Day. About Les Misérables […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Dec 24th, 2012
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You’ll both laugh and cry when you watch Parental Guidance this holiday season.  Frank and I saw a screening of the movie and we both really enjoyed it a lot!  I think we enjoyed it mostly because we could totally relate (with the exception of not giving our kids sugar).  How often do we as parents […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Nov 18th, 2012
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This holiday season, The Muppets bring a hilarious twist to this classic Christmas tale for the very first time on Blu-ray Combo Pack!  On November 6, 2012, the Charles Dickens-inspired classic holiday story The Muppet Christmas Carol (20th Anniversary Edition), will ring in its 20th anniversary with the Blu-ray debut of this family favorite. And […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Nov 16th, 2012
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I remember the first time I watched the movie, Beaches.  I cried A LOT!!!  For the first time on Blu-ray and digitally restored, you can own this classic comedic drama starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey!  The Blu-ray is available for purchase online and in stores, retailing for $20.00. SYNOPSIS: A privileged rich debutante and […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Nov 13th, 2012
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Sweet Home Alabama is one of the feel-good movies that I could watch over and over again! Now, you can celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this Classic Romantic Comedy starring Reese Witherspoon on Blu-ray. Available on November 6th, 2012, Sweet Home Alabama can be purchased online and in stores, retailing for $20.00. SYNOPSIS: Melanie Carmichael, […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Kids Review
Nov 12th, 2012
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On Friday, November 2, 2012, Walt Disney Animation Studios released Wreck-It Ralph in theaters.  In fact, Wreck-It Ralph opened at #1 at the box office with $49 million in sales – the largest opening in Walt Disney Animation Studios history!  Wreck-It Ralph is available in both 2D and Disney Digital 3D on the big screen.  […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Nov 2nd, 2012
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At the end of September, we headed to our local Walmart and pre-purchased The Amazing Spider-Man Limited Edition Masked Gift Set.  Part of the purchase included the availability of The Amazing Spider-Man on Vudu beginning on October 30th – just in time for our Halloween Party!!!  The Limited Edition Masked Gift Set will arrive on or before November 9th, […...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Movie Review
Nov 2nd, 2012
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Today, Wreck It Ralph is coming to theaters everywhere!  From Walt Disney Animation Studios and Emmy®-winning director Rich Moore comes “Wreck-It Ralph,” a hilarious, arcade-game-hopping adventure. For decades, Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) has been overshadowed by Fix-It Felix, Jr. (voice of Jack McBrayer), the good-guy star of their game who always gets to save the...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Oct 23rd, 2012
157 Comments
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I recently had the opportunity to watch People Like Us (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo) and LOVED it!  It was charming, funny and heartwarming.  Pete Hammond of the Boxoffice Magazine describes People Like Us by saying, “Humane and riveting….One of the year’s very best!”  Scott Mantz from Access Hollywood describes the movies as “Charming, fun...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Oct 9th, 2012
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Bibbidy Bobbity Boo!  Cinderella (Two-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) on Blu!  Disney transforms its classic fairytale to all-new Blu-ray heights for its Royal Diamond Edition debut on October 2, 2012.  “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” and at the stroke of midnight on October 2, 2012, dreams around the globe came […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Oct 9th, 2012
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Halloween is just around the corner and Tom & Jerry are ready to celebrate!  It’s chills and thrills this Halloween with everyone’s favorite animated cat and mouse duo in Tom and Jerry: Tricks & Treats.  This seasonal collection features 20 high-spirited animated cartoons, plus two bonus cartoons.  Warner Home Video released this fun DVD on [&hellip...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Oct 8th, 2012
3 Comments
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Relationships, engagements, breakups, self-discovery.  These are all words that describe the movie, Lola Versus.  On September 11, 2012, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released Lola Versus on Blu-ray and DVD.  I really enjoyed watching Lola Versus and could identify with Lola and her search for self-identity and happiness.  This Blu-ray and DVD is available i...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Oct 6th, 2012
2 Comments
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When I was standing in a line at a grocery store one evening, I overheard a guy telling his friend that of all the American Pie movies, American Reunion was the best.  This had me curious.  I really wonder if it is that good.  Then came the opportunity to review American Reunion on The Mommy-Files.  I was on it!!!  And I […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blu-ray Review
Sep 21st, 2012
206 Comments
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On October 2nd, Warner Home Entertainment Group will release Dark Shadows on DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Download.  Vampires, werewolves and a family of quirky characters collide as “Dark Shadows” comes back to life.  If you like Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, or Tim Burton movies, you’ll want to check out Dark Shadows when it is released in stores and online. [&h...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Aug 15th, 2012
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On August 7th, 2012, Universal Studios Home Entertainment released Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack and Blu-ray Combo Pack (both sets featuring DVD, Digital Copy and Ultra Violet).  The 3D Combo Pack will also include three brand new mini-movies!  You can now bring home the #1 animated film of the year from creators of Despicable […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Freebies / Coupons
Aug 2nd, 2012
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Who likes FREE movie tickets?  I do, I do!!!  Well, on August 3rd, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days is coming to theaters and you can get a FREE movie ticket to see it!  Go-Gurt and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days have teamed up to give YOU the chance to get FREE Movie Tickets to […]...
By Shannon Gurnee
In DVD Reviews
Jul 21st, 2012
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On July 10th, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment released Margaret on DVD and Blu-ray.  Margaret is the long awaited follow up to two-time Academy Award® nominee Kenneth Lonergan’s critically acclaimed debut feature You Can Count on Me. Available exclusively at Amazon for a limited time, the two-disc Blu-ray set includes the theatrical version as well as a ...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Giveaways
Jul 18th, 2012
644 Comments
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On July 13th, Twentieth Century Fox released Ice Age: Continental Drift in theaters!  In Ice Age: Continental Drift, Scrat’s nutty pursuit of the cursed acorn, which he’s been after since the dawn of time, has world-changing consequences – a continental cataclysm that triggers the greatest adventure of all for Manny, Diego and Sid.  In the wake of the...
By Shannon Gurnee
In Blogging Events
Jun 18th, 2012
2 Comments
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In April, I had the opportunity to attend a Press Event for the upcoming animated film, Brave.  During the event, we had the opportunity to meet with different members of the Brave team and get an even more personal look at the creation process of the movie.  One of the members we met with was […]...
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