To celebrate International Women’s Day, I was invited along with some other remarkable women, to interview the art director of Netflix’s The Cuphead Show, Andrea Fernandez. Andrea was such a delight to speak with. She was incredibly personable and I loved how her excitement for animation shined through. The Cuphead Show utilizes 2D animation and…
Pixar TURNING RED Parents Guide + Movie Review
Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red is a coming-of-age story guaranteed to bring out the awkward teen in all of us. Without a theatrical release and heading straight to Disney+, does it earn the Pixar gold star standard? Is Turning Red kid-friendly? I’m breaking down all of the thematic elements, including its PG rating, in my Turning…
Disney’s ENCANTO Interview with Charise Castro Smith
Have you seen Disney’s Encanto? It is an exceptionally brilliant film. From the story to the music…umm hello, Lin Manuel Miranda, Disney does it again! I recently had the opportunity to participate in an Encanto press day with co-Screenwriter/co-Director, Charise Castro Smith. From what she wishes families will take away from this movie, to the…
THE WEEKEND AWAY Interview with Leighton Meester and Sarah Alderson
Netflix’s The Weekend Away is thriller based on the novel by the same name. It’s incredibly gripping and will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout its wild ride. I recently had the opportunity to chat with leading star, Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl), and author Sarah Alderson. In this Weekend Away interview, we…
THE WEEKEND AWAY Parents Guide + Movie Review
Netflix’s The Weekend Away, is based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Alderson. This highly-anticipated thriller stars Gossip Girl’s (Blair Waldorf), Leighton Meester, making it appealing to the teen crowd. Is The Weekend Away kid-friendly? I’m breaking down all of the thematic elements, including its TV-14 rating, in my The Weekend Away Parents Guide…
Pixar TURNING RED Printable Activity Sheets
Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red is coming to Disney+ on March 11, 2022! We’ve been looking forward to this movie for a long time, and we’re SO excited for its upcoming release! To celebrate, I’m sharing FREE Turning Red printable activity sheets! Pixar TURNING RED Printable Activity Sheets This fun themed activity packet includes the…