Films based on Jane Austen books and Austen inspired books
TV shows and films based on Jane Austen books, and Austen inspired books to watch and read, from adaptations to modern day workings
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The joys of cinema trips with kids
Cinema trips with N haven’t always been a success. It was a long time coming to when he could sit quite happily and watch a film all the way through at home. At home there’s always distractions which means it’s…
On the eighth day of parenting – Family Christmas movies
Christmas movies. I don’t think you can beat them if you want a bit of festive cheer. Although I do struggle with encouraging N to actually sit down with me and watch some. But this time of year is perfect…
The Son of Bigfoot DVD release and giveaway
It’s not often we get agreement from N to watch a film that we’d all be happy watching, but I’m hoping that with the recent release of The Son of Bigfoot dvd, we might have success in having a family…
This boy says no to Disney films
I am partial to watching the occasional Disney films. Back in our 6th form we used to watch Beauty and the Beast quite frequently – it was one of 5 videos we had in our girls house. And the classics…
The Guardians of Oz dvd launch and giveaway
You can’t beat the old classic stories, and Wizard of Oz brings up some great memories for me – village fetes and our estate dressing up a float and ourselves as the Emerald City and the yellow brick road. I…
Spring forward with children’s film releases
With the beginning of Spring – well, we’re in March but I’m not sure the weather’s consistently realised it yet– and Easter rapidly approaching, many of us think about getting out and about more. But until the weather warms up, maybe…
Switch it up – Transformers Prime Beast Hunters dvd
I’m always astounded at the staying power that some toys from my childhood have, and Transformers has certainly been one of those. The resurgence, helped by films and new updated ranges, has ensured they’re as popular today as they were…