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Definitely a Movie to share with your grandkids, particularly for us grandparents who grew up with the TV series.

By Ranny Levy, Founder and President of Kids First!

Star Trek into Darkness is the second movie based on the original TV series and, for those of us who grew up watching this show, brings back all our favorite characters – Captain James Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto). Uhura, (Zoe Saldana), Bones (Karl Urban), [...]

Grandkids and Grandparents Just Love Oz the Great and Terrible

By Ranny Levy, Founder and President of Kids First!

The evergreen classic, “Wizard of Oz” gets a fresh new look in Disney’s new version, “Oz the Great and Powerful” starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams. Here, we have the tall tale about a circus magician, Oscar Diggs (James Franco), who dreams [...]

Is There a Safe Haven?

By Ranny Levy KIDS FIRST! Coming Attractions, www.kidsfirst.org

A romance, yes, but with unusual twists and a complex story line. That is what makes the new film Safe Haven so interesting to watch. February 14 is known as a day for romance, and this year at the theater is no exception. Rated PG-13 for sexual [...]

Skyfall May Be Best for Just Grandparents!

 

By: Ranny Levy, President/Founder Kids First!

James Bond’s audiences span the generations, so it’s a little strange to be faced with him being considered “too old” to be out in the field as a secret agent. Yet it doesn’t seem to diminish the charm and attraction of the character. As a grandparent, you can [...]

What Grandchild Doesn’t Love Finding Nemo? Now, They Can See It In 3-D

By Ranny Levy

Finding Nemo, the 2003 film that captured hearts and won the Best Animated Feature Oscar in 2004, has gotten a studio makeover and has been filling movie theaters in its 3-D version. This is a perfect film for you to share with your youngest grandchildren although you should be aware that there [...]

‘The Odd Life of Timothy Green’ Is Rooted in Love and We Grandparents Love That

By Ranny Levy

Jack planted magic beans and grew a giant beanstalk. What Cindy and Jim Green plant is something more ephemeral – heartfelt dreams and desires – and what grows from that is even more special. Kids and grandparents will enjoy this movie because “it shows a lot of imagination and a lot of [...]

Grandparents Will Know ‘Barbie: The Princess & the Popstar’ is a New Twist on the Prince and the Pauper

By Ranny Levy, President and Founder of Kids First!

We all want to encourage our grandchildren to read. I have found that book-based films are a great way to attract a child’s interest in reading. Take Mark Twain’s classic, The Prince and the Pauper, which gets a glamorous modern makeover in the new DVD release [...]