Category: Video

Apr 18
“Puppy Dog Pals: Volume One” Now on DVD!

Disclaimer: Disney provided me with a free copy of the DVD reviewed in this post. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links.  Our family discovered “Puppy Dog Pals” while on a road trip. One night along the way we stopped at a hotel that had cable and it happened to be on the Disney Channel. […]

Mar 06
Disney / Pixar’s “Coco” (2017)

This award-winning animated family film from Disney/Pixar is one of my favorite releases in recent memory. I went to see the film in theaters without having seen a single preview or knowing anything about the storyline. I left the theater knowing I had to get the film the moment it was released on digital and Blu-ray. […]

Jan 19
DreamWorks Trolls: The Beat Goes On! is Now on Netflix

I was skeptical about the Trolls movie before I saw it the first time. I then fell in love with the whole idea (music and all) once I saw it. Dreamworks found a magic formula that worked with audiences around the globe. I think they've done it again with the new animated series on Netflix. Just take a look at the opening credits...

Jan 05
It Was Funny, But I Didn’t Do It Again

Back in the mid-1990s, I learned that startling someone is not the best way to teach them how not to do something. And by "someone" I mean my dad. And by "mid-1990s" I mean like 6th-grade or so.

Jan 04
DreamWorks Trollhunters Toy Giveaway + Guillermo del Toro Announces “Tales of Arcadia” Trilogy Series

Emmy-Winning Netflix original series DreamWorks Trollhunters is the first installment of three-part epic from DreamWorks Animation Television.

Jan 02
Have You Seen The LEGO Ninjago Movie on Blu-ray, DVD or Digital?

I got a copy of The LEGO Ninjago Movie in the mail last month to review. It was actually pretty funny. The whole movie is basically one big sarcastic joke after another. Plenty of fun for kids and lots of witty banter for adults.

Dec 26
Nintendo Sent Us A Switch

You might remember us going to Navy Pier as a family back in October to meet Super Mario. Mr. Dude has been wanting to play Super Mario Odyssey™ at our home ever since. Luckily, Mario must have remembered us because he sent us a Nintendo Switch - Gray Joy-Con for Christmas! We knew ahead of time, but it was a surprise to Wes.

Dec 14
New on Netflix (2018 and sooner)

Disclosure: I’ve joined the Netflix #StreamTeam and have been compensated for writing this post. There is a constant stream of new original content from Netflix releasing over the next several months. One report I saw mentions a whopping 80 original movies hitting Netflix in 2018. I felt the need to point out a few of […]

Oct 29
Pumpkin Carving (2017)

It is an annual tradition for us to carve a pumpkin around Halloween every year. Same as many other families. My talent in this area is subpar at best. I do enjoy it though. Our kids also seem to be interested in the whole process. We’ve done this on video two years ago with our oldest […]

Sep 01
Star Wars’ Force Friday at Best Buy

Star Wars is back. And in a big way. Today was Force Friday 2 and it ushered in a number of new Star Wars items related to the franchise and latest movie installment, Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I visited my local Best Buy this afternoon to get a look at some of the latest Star Wars drones and Droids™ on sale.