“Finding Entertainment Appropriate for Kids,” or FEAK, runs every Friday and discusses places – mainly the movie theaters – where parents can look to find things for their kids to watch over the weekend.
Remember last week? You know, the week when there were no less than NINE films that are children appropriate playing at the theater?
Well, those are still out and because of that huge number, there aren’t any new ones out this week. Next week, “The Princess and the Frog” goes wide so we’ll cover that. But this week, catch up on anything you haven’t already seen as outlined last week or turn to your home TV.
As outlined in our brand new column “TV For You and Me,” there are several holiday themed shows that you can check out tonight and Saturday including “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer” at 9 p.m. Friday on the CW and “Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas” at 6 p.m. Saturday on PBS. Check the article for more.
More importantly, would be a trip to your local video store, clicking on your On Demand or rocking the Netflix because some fantastic family fare has recently become available on DVD and Blu-ray.
Two weeks ago, the latest “Star Trek” came out. And while it’s certainly too intense for your younger children, the PG-13 rating is a little bit harsh and you could totally show it to your like 8-12 year old…with some caution. Just be wary, the might get super duper obsessed with its awesomeness.
Second, “Up” also has come out recently. We’ve discussed this film a ton here on the site but it’s a great movie none the less.
A little more under the radar, though, is “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian” which was released this week. Maybe you took your kids to see it over the summer but, if you didn’t, you really have to check it out. It’s a funny, exciting and pleasant surprise. A rare sequel that is superior to the original in every single way.
Finally, Disney also released “Santa Buddies” last week. I have no idea if it’s any good but it has animals and Christmas and what kid doesn’t love that?
