This weekend I saw two movies, Contagion and Dolphin Tale. Sean and I went on Friday and I choose Contagion because I thought it would be something he would like – drama and suspense. Rosie and I went on Sunday and saw Dolphin Tale. Rosie had read the book and has a plush toy of Winter, . . . → Read More: Movie Battle Monday: Contagion versus Dolphin Tale
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Wow. I just finished watching “The Shunning”, another great movie based on the books of New York Times Bestselling author, Beverly Lewis. I don’t know if it’s because adoption is such a personal issue for me, or if I’m just generally a fan of Hallmark Channel movies, but whew, this one hit me in the heart! Directed by Michael Landon, Jr. and starring Danielle Panabaker, “The Shunning” tells the story of Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman who begins to question her faith just as she begins to learn the secrets of her birth. As an adoptive mom, I’m always personally tied to stories of children who are contacted by their birth parents, and their feelings surrounding their adoption. In this story, Katie, didn’t know she was adopted until just before her marriage to a leader of their Amish community. It turns her world upside down and when she breaks the rules of her faith, she is shunned by the people she has loved her whole life.  Danielle Panabaker and Sandra Van Natta, starring in "The Shunning" Danielle Panabaker plays the role of Katie with tenderness and feeling. Watching the movie, you feel her pain of not knowing who you are, where you belong, and who to trust. Katie’s adoptive mom is played by Sandra Van Natta and she also strongly portrays the mother’s struggle of wanting the best for her daughter but also wanting to respect her husband and her church. Sherry Stringfield (ER) plays Katie’s birth mother who desperately wants to meet the daughter she gave up 20 years before. My favorite scenes were those between Katie and Ella Mae (Nancy Saunders), the “Baby Catcher” of the community. Ella Mae was present for the birth of every baby in their Amish town, except for that of Katie Lapp. When an “Englisher” comes searching for a mother and child, Ella Mae has a good idea of what is going on. She helps Katie sort out the pieces of her life and tells her, “No matter where God puts us, it’s up to us how we choose to live.” That was my favorite line in the movie. For more information about the movie: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheShunningMovie
About Author, Beverly LewisBeverly Lewis, born in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, is The New York Times bestselling author of more than eighty books. Her stories have been published in eleven languages worldwide. A keen interest in her mother’s Plain heritage has inspired Lewis to write many Amish-related novels, beginning with “The Shunning,” which has sold more than one million copies. In 2007, Lewis’ “The Brethren” was honored with a Christy Award.Lewis has been interviewed by both national and international media, including Time magazine, the Associated Press, and the BBC. Lewis lives with her husband, David, in Colorado. I’m so happy to say that I can also giveaway a copy of the DVD, “The Shunning” to one lucky KLY reader! Please enter below in the Rafflecopter form and enjoy this wonderful film.
Just in time for Halloween, Disney is releasing, “Spooky Buddies”! Those adorable puppies that you saw in Santa Buddies, Snow Buddies and more, are coming back in a not-so-scary Halloween treat. The DVD release is hitting shelves on Tuesday, September 20th. Win your own copy by entering the KLY giveaway in the Rafflecopter form below. Disney describes it as: “It’s Halloween, and Disney’s irresistible talking puppies are back in an all-new movie that takes them far across town to a mysterious mansion where something very spooky is going on. With the help of some unexpected new friends – including a friendly ghost, this trick-or-treat adventure is howling-good Buddy fun. In a race against the Howlloween Hound, the Buddies and their new friends, Pip, Zelda, Rodney and Skip must stop Warlock the Magician — and save the world from his dastardly deeds.” We can’t wait to see it! Perfect for the whole family, start poppin’ that popcorn! Continue reading Movie Thursday – Disney’s Spooky Buddies #Giveaway (US and Canada) P & G and Walmart are bringing us another Family Movie Night, premiering Saturday, September 3 on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT. The movie, Game Time: Tackling the Past, is my favorite of all the Family Movie Nights so far. I love sports movies and this one managed to capture the excitement of the “Big Game” . . . → Read More: Movie Review: “Game Time: Tackling the Past” starring Catherine Hicks  2 Brilliant Comments - (Comments are closed)  Entertainment Reviews, Movie Review, Musings, TV Show Review A new movie is being released on DVD August 16th and you can win a copy! The Grace Card stars Michael Joiner, Michael Higgenbottom and Louis Gossett Jr. Michael Joiner plays Mac, the head of a troubled family. His wife and son are excellently portrayed by Joy Moore and Rob Erickson, both new to movies but very . . . → Read More: Movie (DVD) Review: The Grace Card and #Giveaway What It’s About Grace Bennett (played by Selena Gomez) has been saving for years to take a dream trip to Paris after high school graduation. She wants to become someone else, somewhere else. Growing up in a small Texas town, she wants to experience more of life on a grand scale. Her older friend, Emma (played by . . . → Read More: Movie Review: Monte Carlo, Starring Selena Gomez P & G and Walmart are bringing us another Family Movie Night, this Saturday at 8 PM ET on NBC. The movie, Field of Vision, explores the struggle of a young football player, Tyler, who finds out something about his teammates that could jeopardize their status as players and lose the state championship. He . . . → Read More: Family Movie Night: Field of Vision, 6/11 at 8 PM EST on NBC Are you going to watch the Oscars next Sunday? The 2011 Academy Awards will air on Sunday 2/27/2011. If you haven’t seen all the nominated movies, or even if you have, here’s a Quick Viewing Guide with notes about each movie. I’ve put them in the order of my favorites. Have fun exploring and I hope . . . → Read More: Viewing Guide to the Oscars – In the Know for the 2011 Academy Awards 23 Brilliant Comments - (Comments are closed) Entertainment Reviews, Movie Review  academy awards, movies, oscars, red carpet The Academy Awards are only 10 days away! Are you ready? We are planning our annual “red rug” party – Rosie named it that when she didn’t understand “red carpet”. I still have a few movies I’d like to see before then, how about you? How many of the nominees have you seen? Best Picture “Black Swan” Mike . . . → Read More: …..And the Winner Is….. Coming in 10 days! One comment - (Comments are closed) Entertainment Reviews, Movie Review academy awards, movies, oscars, red carpet What It’s About Based on the true story, of two brothers, Christian Bale plays the older brother, Dicky, who seems to find trouble everywhere he turns. Addicted to illegal drugs, his fighting career falls apart. His mother, played by Melissa Leo, uses younger brother, Micky (played by Mark Wahlberg) and her numerous daughters, to try to support . . . → Read More: Movie Review: The Fighter |
  
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Three healthy, lively hatchlings are growing and establishing their own pecking order. (They look like dryer lint with eyes, hehehe)
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