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This has been a busy week—my mother-in-law is visiting and helping us with the baby, so because of that, I have been able to be more active than I would have been otherwise, including seeing a show at the Fisher! What I've been up to this week: Seeing Beauty and the Beast at the Fisher Theatre. I apparently missed my pitch email for this one and realized it was coming up so I messaged my contact. I got to see it last night with my mom, and it was a FABULOUS time—I last saw it in 2016 at the Fox , apparently, and I believe they've revamped it since then. A lot of people dressed up as Belle or the Beast last night, too, including kids, which was a lot of fun. It's at the Fisher until October 12th and I highly recommend it—you can find more info here at its website . Playdate for Baby K. Baby K had her first playdate, technically, last Saturday, when an old friend of mine came over with her baby boy, who was born in May. There were no meltdowns until the end, when we tried to ...

Well well, if it isn't one week into August and my hospital bag is STILL not packed yet—my due date is August 26, but next week will be 38 weeks for me and one of my friends had her baby recently at 38 weeks. Need to work on that this weekend, plus putting together our bassinet and figuring out the car seat.  Maternity photo by NeriPhoto What I've been up to this week: Getting our maternity photos back . A few weeks ago we met our wedding photographer, NeriPhoto , at the Healing Garden in Clarkston, which is next to a hospital, to do some maternity photos. We already knew Neri did great work, as we had done an engagement session with her last year plus our wedding photos, and we were lucky that she happened to be in Metro Detroit that day for another shoot, because she's normally based in Holland, MI (where we got married). One of my favorite pics is above ... fun fact, the necklace I'm wearing in the picture is my great-grandmother's, and our daughter's name wi...

I saw the new Lilo & Stitch live-action adaptation back in late May, in theaters, and really enjoyed it —more so than the original, actually, which came out in 2002 (and which I rewatched the day before seeing this one). One of my lucky readers will win a digital code for the movie! See below for details. About the movie: Disney’s Lilo & Stitch surfs onto digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on July 22, before making its extraterrestrial entry on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on August 26. Disney’s  Lilo & Stitch  has officially crossed $1 billion at the global box office, making it the first Motion Picture Association (MPA) title of 2025 to reach the milestone. Following its record-breaking $183 million Memorial Day weekend debut, the film has become the year’s top-grossing MPA release both worldwide and internationally.  Film synopsis: Lilo & Stitch  is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaii...

Captain America: Brave New World is now available on digital platforms, and will make its debut on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 13. Read on for my review of the movie, and enter to win a digital code for the film!  Film synopsis In Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World , Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) – who now wields the shield of Captain America after events in “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” – meets with newly elected U.S. president Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) and soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red. Bonus features: Deleted Scenes: A Heartfelt Thanks The Mission Stick Around Assuming the Mantle Old Scores, New Scars Gag Reel Audio Commentary *Bonus features may vary by product and retailer My review I saw this one in the theater back in February, and overall enjoyed it. The cast was great, ...

All images courtesy of Disney *Disclosure: I received a digital copy of this movie to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I saw Mufasa: The Lion King in theaters in December, not really expecting much because I wasn't a huge fan of Disney's live-action The Lion King, which premiered in 2019. However, I ended up really liking it, and now three  of my lucky readers will win a digital code for the movie! About the film:  Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their b...

Moana 2 is now available on digital and will be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 18. In the interim, two of my lucky readers will win a digital code to download the movie! About the film: Gather your family to experience Moana and Maui’s latest adventure at home since Disney’s  Moana 2  arrives to digital retailers (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on March 18. The highly anticipated sequel to the Walt Disney Animation Studios fan favorite is the #3 highest-grossing film of 2024 and recently crossed a billion dollars at the global box office. It is the fourth WDAS film ever to do so ( Frozen, Zootopia, Frozen 2 ). Critics and fans alike have hailed Disney’s  Moana 2  as “a fantastic voyage” (Brian Truitt, USA Today), and “a joyous adventure the whole family will love” (BJ Colangelo, Slash Film). The digital and Blu-ray release goes far beyond with hours of exclusive bonus content for the whole family...

*Disclosure: I received a digital code in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I saw Inside Out 2 in the theater and had big expectations for it - I gave the original movie 3.5/5 and overall enjoyed it. Inside Out 2 is now available for purchasing or renting at digital retailers (Prime Video, AppleTV, and Fandango at Home), and it will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on September 10.  One of my lucky readers will win a digital code of the film! Read below for more details. Film synopsis Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Maya Hawke lends her voice to Anxiety, alongside Amy Poehler as ...

all photos courtesy of: Disney *Disclosure: I received a digital code to facilitate this review. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. I missed The Marvels at the theater, so I was interested in watching it, and was able to do so this weekend. Three of my lucky readers will win a digital code to own the movie—read below for the details! About the movie: Be the first to watch at home on Digital when Marvel Studios’ The Marvels becomes available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 16 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 13. Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes and an audio commentary from co-writer/director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco. Film synopsis: Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole, her power...

*Disclosure: I received a digital copy of the movie to facilitate this post. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Wish is now out on digital, and it will be available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on March 12. Three of my lucky readers will win a digital code to own a copy of the movie! About the film: A heartfelt celebration of the magic of Disney, and a joyful new entry to the studio’s animated film legacy, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Wish will soon be available for families to enjoy at home. Fans can enjoy a sing-along movie version, never-before-seen bonus features and deleted scenes when the film becomes available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 23 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD March 12. A heartwarming and magical story, Wish has been described as “Wondrous” (Sabina Graves, Gizmodo), “Enchanting” (Kristen Lopez, The Wrap) ...

I wasn't able to catch Haunted Mansion in theaters, so I'm excited to now check it out, since it's on digital and also Disney+. About the movie: Bring the haunt home and add Disney’s Haunted Mansion to your movie collection. The film is already at all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu/Fandango and will be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 17. Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive never-before-seen bonus features including deleted scenes, extended gag reel and exclusive featurettes. Disney+ viewers can also watch the film on the streaming service. Film synopsis: Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, Haunted Mansion tells the story of Gabbie (Rosario Dawson), a single mom, who discovers that the home she and her son share is haunted by irksome ghosts. Hoping to restore domestic tranquility, Gabbie recruits a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid the house of the supernatural s...

*Disclosure: I have an ongoing media relationship with Broadway in Detroit. The opinions expressed here, however, are my own. Frozen is one of my favorite Disney movies, so I'm excited to see the musical version, which will be coming to the Opera House in late November through December. Click here to purchase tickets, starting August 25.  About the show: Disney Theatrical Productions, under the direction of Thomas Schumacher, and Broadway In Detroit announced today that tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen will go on sale to the public on Friday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, will play a 3-week premiere engagement at The Detroit Opera House beginning Wednesday, November 29 with performances playing through Sunday, December 17. Tickets can be purchased online at BroadwayInDetroit.com or in person at the Detroit Opera House box office and the Fisher Theatre box office starting at...