Is Today Your Lucky Day?
Disclosure: Â KLY was provided the Blu-Ray Combo Pack of "Fences" for review. I was excited to see the movie "Fences" because the star and director is one of my favorite actors, Denzel Washington. Â Add to that, his costar, Viola Davis, won an Oscar for her performance in "Fences" and this was on my must-see list. "Fences" is adapted from a play by the writer August Wilson. Â It is very much a character study that speaks to … [Read more...]
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Clarius Entertainment. I received information to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Just in time for football season, a new movie is coming out in November. It sounds inspiring! About the Movie: What Freddie Steinmark wants most in the world is to play football. Deemed too small by the usual athletic standards, … [Read more...]
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for A24. I received information to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.  Wow! This movie, "Room" sounds like it is going to pull at your heartstrings AND have you sitting on the edge of your seat! It was directed by Lenny Abrahamson. You may not have heard of him before, he hasn't had a big Hollywood blockbuster but … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Books to Movies Giveaway Hop hosted by  Bookhounds &  I Am A Reader, Not A Writer Check out all the bloggers and their giveaways in the linky at the bottom of the post. Hop around or enter them all! They are all giving away books, movies, or a gift card. Welcome to Kelly’s Lucky You! If you are one of my regular readers, thank you!  I appreciate each and every one of the people who use Kelly’s Lucky … [Read more...]
Disclosure: I have been compensated for this post.  All opinions are my own unless otherwise stated. I saw the previews for Hotel Transylvania 2 at the theater and it looks hilarious! Drac’s pack is back for an all-new monster comedy adventure in Sony Pictures Animation's Hotel Transylvania 2! Everything seems to be changing for the better at Hotel Transylvania... Dracula’s rigid monster-only hotel policy has finally … [Read more...]
Disclosure:  I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Lionsgate. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. What are you doing August 5th? Our whole family is going to see the Shaun the Sheep Movie! Okay, watch this clip and I DARE you not to smile! I can't wait to see Shaun the Sheep Movie!  Our whole family will be there on opening day, this movie really has … [Read more...]
Join the #SeeAdaline Twitter Party on Thursday from 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST! We’ll be chatting about the upcoming release of Lionsgate’s newest film on April 23rd, visually stunning The Age of Adaline. What: #SeeAdaline Twitter Party When:  Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST Hashtag: #SeeAdaline Moderator: @MomCentral Special Guest: @AgeofAdaline Prizes: 2 pre-party winners will receive a $50 gift code. 6 party winners … [Read more...]
Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertisingâ€): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.  I loved the movie, 23 Blast, and I hope … [Read more...]
The Story Aspiring singer—â€songwriter Jed King is struggling to catch a break and escape the long shadow of his famous father when he reluctantly agrees to a gig at a local vineyard harvest festival.  Jed meets the vineyard owner’s daughter, Rose, and a romance quickly blooms. Soon after their wedding, Jed writes Rose “The Song,†which becomes a breakout hit. Suddenly thrust into a life of stardom and a world of temptation, his life … [Read more...]
Opening this Friday, January 30th, is the new movie starring Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer called, "Black or White". From the website, the movie is "the story of a grandfather (Academy Award winner, Kevin Costner) who is suddenly left to care for his beloved granddaughter. When her paternal grandmother (Academy Award winner, Octavia Spencer) seeks custody with the help of her brother (Anthony Mackie), the little girl is torn between … [Read more...]
"Have courage and be kind." Watch the brand new trailer for Disney’s Cinderella. I got goosebumps!  I can't wait to see the movie.  If the actress playing Cinderella looks familiar but you just can't quite place her, it's Lily James from Downton Abbey.  Add Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, and Helena Bonham Carter and you have a winning cast. About the film (from Disney): The story of “Cinderella†follows the fortunes of young … [Read more...]
I'm preparing for the movie release of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1.  I can't wait for November 21st, the release date.  I will be one of the many to see it that first day.  Because I'm a huge fan of the book series, the movies have been on my must-must-must-see list.  They are incredible!  I was absolutely blown away by the first movie, Hunger Games, and how true to the book it was.  The movie, Hunger Games, truly … [Read more...]
It's back-to-school! Â My daughter's school has a program called Character Counts. Â I love hearing about what they learn. Â One of the things they talk about is "filling someone's bucket". Â When you say something good or nice to someone you add to their bucket. Â When you say something hurtful or mean, you remove. Â It so important to learn kindness and it's just as important as math and science! As you know, we are huge Netflix fans and … [Read more...]
My daughter absolutely adores this movie, Against the Wild!  We have watched it at least three times and she is naming every new stuffed animal, "Chinook" after the dog in the movie. About the Movie Families from coast-to-coast will come along on a breathtaking and uplifting wilderness adventure with Anchor Bay Entertainment's Against the Wild, available on DVD and digital download. The action-packed feature film tells … [Read more...]
Featuring the voices of Forest Whitaker, Mackenzie Foy, Lauren Bacall, Paul Giamatti, William H. Macy, Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman and Jeffrey Wright, Ernest & Celestine tells the story of a mouse named Celestine, an artist and a dreamer who forms an unlikely bond with a street musician bear named Ernest. The movie plays like a gorgeous watercolor painting brought to life, and has been a huge hit with kids and parents alike. About the … [Read more...]
Disney FROZEN is my hands-down, all-time favorite family movie.  Ever. Replacing White Christmas and Parent Trap.  Favorite. Ever.  I enjoyed everything about this movie.  Four times in the theater!  Seriously.  Our house has become a treasure of everything FROZEN, from the FROZEN DVD, toys, soundtrack, posters, and even the sheet music.  When I found out from #collectivebias Walmart would be featuring special FROZEN toys for the release … [Read more...]