Category: General

Oct 07
“Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” is an Adventure Full of Spectacle, Hilarity, and Life Lessons

Own the all-new collector's edition now on digital, blu-ray, and DVD from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment

Sep 20
Parenting Without Backup

Parenting isn’t easy for anyone. If they tell you it’s a breeze they are lying to you OR they are doing it with help. “Daddy! Can I…?” “Daddy, what does this mean?”“But, Why?” I’ve spent weeks at a time being the only person physically responsible and geographically near my kids. Earlier this year, (and the […]

Sep 19
Amerika, I’m Disappointed In You…

I believed better of Amerika back in 2024. I didn't love Harris as a candidate, but knew then (and now) that she was the far better choice to Trump. The shock has turned into fear, then numbness, and now it is birthing rage.

Sep 18
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” Announced

If you are the parent of a child (of basically any age) you’ve probably seen “The Super Mario Bros Movie” a bazillion times since it was released in theaters in 2023. The movie made $1.3 billion so we all knew another movie had to be in the works. The original was (and still is) a […]

Dec 14
Self-Interest Over Society: Why Billionaires Choose Not to Save the World

Let’s break down how billionaires could use their vast fortunes to create a fairer, more just world—and why, instead, they continue to protect the systems that keep them rich.

Dec 12
“That Christmas” On Netflix Is An Adorable Holiday Adventure

That Christmas follows a series of entwined tales about family and friends, love and loneliness, and Santa Claus making a big mistake, not to mention an enormous number of turkeys!

Nov 24
The “How to Train Your Dragon (2025)” Teaser Trailer Has Landed!

If you’re a fan of How to Train Your Dragon, then buckle up, because the franchise is soaring into a whole new direction with a live-action reimagining of the film that started it all. And honestly? I’m here for it.

Nov 23
Exploring Magic, Perseverance, and Bedtime Adventures with “Is This the Hole of Magic Mole?” by Matt Mason

Follow forgetful Magic Mole on a journey of learning and discovery, through holes of all shapes and sizes, as he tries to remember the magic word to make his mole hole appear. Will he ever find his way home to bed?  As parents, we all know how important it is to make bedtime something special. […]

Nov 19
ANNIE is in Chicago This Holiday Season!

Now is your chance to see ANNIE on stage at the iconic Chicago Theatre in the heart of downtown Chicago. ANNIE Returns to Chicago This November! ANNIE, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the iconic book and score, written by Tony Award®–winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. This celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate […]

Nov 19
Salt Creek Ballet’s Traditional Production of  “The Nutcracker” Featuring Live Orchestral Accompaniment Returns to the MAC in Glen Ellyn, IL DEC. 14-15

New Philharmonic, under the baton of Maestro Kirk Muspratt, performs Tchaikovsky’s popular score for this rare opportunity to see this holiday classic danced to live music Salt Creek Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” under the direction of Artistic Directors Erica De La O and Kristopher Wojtera, returns to the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) with performances at 1 and […]