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Crazy Stupid Love

November 26, 2011 By Momstart 11 Comments

Crazy Stupid Love came out earlier this month to DVD and Blu-ray. Crazy Stupid Love is a romantic comedy that’s warm and tender. It’s a movie you’re husband would probably call a chick flick but one that you’ll want him to watch with you.

Crazy Stupid Love Synopsis: At fortysomething, straight-laced Cal Weaver (Steve Carell) is living the dream—good job, nice house, great kids and marriage to his high school sweetheart. But when Cal learns that his wife, Emily (Julianne Moore), has cheated on him and wants a divorce, his “perfect” life quickly unravels. Worse, in today’s single world, Cal, who hasn’t dated in decades, stands out as the epitome of un-smooth. Now spending his free evenings sulking alone at a local bar, the hapless Cal is taken on as wingman and protégé to handsome, thirtysomething player Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). In an effort to help Cal get over his wife and start living his life, Jacob opens Cal’s eyes to the many options before him: flirty women, manly drinks and a sense of style that can’t be found at Supercuts or The Gap. Cal and Emily aren’t the only ones looking for love in what might be all the wrong places: Cal’s 13-year-old son, Robbie (Jonah Bobo), is crazy about his 17-year-old babysitter, Jessica (Analeigh Tipton), who harbors a crush on Cal. And despite Cal’s makeover and his many new conquests, the one thing that can’t be made over is his heart, which seems to keep leading him back to where he began.

This film has been rated PG-13 for coarse humor, sexual content and language. Crazy Stupid Love is now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital download. Emma Stone is adorable in everything she’s in. She’s an amazing actress and was spot on in Crazy Stupid Love.

We received a sample from Warner Brothers for this review.

ER The Final Season, Season 15 on DVD July 12th

July 7, 2011 By Momstart 1 Comment

ER was my favorite TV show for years. YEARS. I think ER started when I started high school. In 1994, I could google it to make sure I have the year right, but I’m pretty sure it was the same year I started high school. Anyways, I started watching it because my mom watched it all the time. I was quickly addicted and fell in love with Dr. John Carter (Noah Wylie). So I watched him grow, and develop over the years. I watched him get stabbed in the back and was shocked to my core. I saw him recover from a drug addiction and lose a baby with his wife. When he left the show, I debated even continuing on with my ER addiction, because yes by then it was a full fledged addiction. I wasn’t blogging then, so I needed something to do and TV was my THING. So I kept on watching it. I was quite pleased that they brought him back for a few episodes that last season. It just wouldn’t have been right to end the show without him. ER Season 15 the final chapter for the ER family comes to DVD on July 12th.

Synopsis: With sirens wailing, an ambulance pulls into the bay. Doctors coping with too little sleep and too many patients rush to help, making split-second judgments that can mean the difference between life and death. Gurneys roll. Tensions rise. Medical miracles — or heartbreaks — unfold. And the final season of ER goes out as it came in 15 seasons before — with an electrifying mix of complex characters, rich storylines, brisk pacing and kinetic style. Favorite characters from the past (some you expect, some may surprise you) return in this 22-episode valedictory season of the series that shattered the mold for medical dramas. You’ve come to the right place. Check in one last, momentous time at County General.

Available on DVD: July 12^th

Feel free to check out the “Dead Son” Clip

Who was your favorite character in ER?

We received a sample from Warner Brothers to facilitate this review.

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The Jetsons Meet The Flintstones is coming to DVD on June 14

June 11, 2011 By Momstart 3 Comments

Today you might notice that I’ve been spending the day remembering Saturday morning cartoons. Of course, the cartoons as I remember came on Sunday mornings too, and during different days of the week, just depends on whose house I was staying at while I was growing up, mom or dads. I would watch the Flintstones and the Jetsons all the time, and when they combined them in a movie, I was ecstatic, and not disappointed. Now you can relive your memories of watching The Jetsons Meet The Flintstones as Warner Brothers is releasing this cute movie of the future meeting the past on DVD.

It’s the wackiest animated adventure of all space-time when the world’s favorite Modern Stone Age Family comes face to face with the First Family of the Future in a matchup that only Hanna-Barbera Studios can delightfully make possible! Thanks to Elroy’s malfunctioning tie machine, the Flintstones and Rubbles are zapped into the robot-run future while the Jetsons suddenly find themselves in the dinosaur-filed past. Can our fearless families adapt? And more importantly, will they ever get back home? Find out – in a time-hopping animated feature-length romp packed with all the gags, gadgets and nonstop fun unleashed when The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones.

As I’m sitting here with my husband writing up this review, he got all excited because he too remembers when The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones came out at the movie theater. He actually saw it in the theater. See, I can’t remember if I was watching this at my mom’s house or if we went to see it in the theater. We probably rented it. It’s the perfect combination of two classic cartoons. Picture Fred Flintstone in a flying car with a maid, and George Jetson without his luxury. It’s a really cute movie and it’s quite fun to reminisce.

Own The Jetsons Meet the Flintstones on DVD June 14th.

Disclosure – A product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation

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Benefit Save the Children with Movies Moms Love On Demand Giveaway

May 7, 2011 By Momstart 28 Comments

I love watching movies. Love love love watching movies and tv. Being a mom, I hardly have time for that little luxury anymore. But when I get the chance I really enjoy sitting with my husband and watching something. With On Demand during the month of May if you download one of 15 specially selected movies then you’ll actually be making a donation to Save the Children. The campaign is called Movies Mom Love, check out this video.

Watch More, Give More!

Throughout the month of May, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution celebrates Mother’s Day with its Movies Moms Love promotion by donating a portion of all sales to SAVE THE CHILDREN from every Cable/ Satellite Video On Demand rental of 15 unforgettable films. The movies include LIFE AS YOU KNOW IT, YOU’VE GOT MAIL, HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU, NO RESERVATIONS, HAIRSPRAY, and more.

Enter to Win:

one free On Demand rental of any of the 15 films (listed below) (2 winners)

The 15 Unforgettable Movies:

1	ALICE DOESN’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE	1974
2	AUGUST RUSH	2007
3	CLARA’S HEART	1988
4	CORRINA, CORRINA	1994
5	DIVINE SECRETS OF THE YA-YA SISTERHOOD	2002
6	HAIRSPRAY (2007)	2007
7	HE’S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU	2009
8	HOW TO DEAL	2003
9	LIFE AS WE KNOW IT	2010
10	NO RESERVATIONS	2007
11	PLEASANTVILLE	1998
12	RUMOR HAS IT	2005
13	SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT	1995
14	UNCONDITIONAL LOVE	2002
15	YOU’VE GOT MAIL	1998

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Who was your favorite Smallville Character?

April 29, 2011 By Momstart 1 Comment

I’m actually a little bit sad that Smallville finally came to an end. I loved the show from the beginning. I was in college when Smallville started and it was one of the shows that I watched without fail. I continued watching it with my husband until the day we turned off our cable. Trying to write an organized post about Smallville is actually really difficult for me because I have so much to say about the series and it was on for 10 seasons but I’m going to try. First, I have to say that Lex was probably my favorite character until Lois came along. My husband and I never really cared for Lana, one, my husband thought she was a bit on the winey side and two, she was always leading Clark on. It was awful.

As I was saying, Lex Luthor, anyone familiar with Superman knows who he is right?, was my favorite character because he was so much fun to watch. Lex and Clark had such a great relationship. They were almost friends at times but even from the very beginning Lex knew Clark was hiding something from him. Lex became obsessed with finding the truth about Clark he even ended up marrying Lana, Clark’s true love. Funny thing about Love and teenagers to young adults, things change. At the end of season five (I told you this was going to be unorganized), Clark has to go to the phantom zone to save millions of people from a deadly virus that Brianiac unleashed. At the same time, Brianiac gave Lex some special powers which of course goes to his head. Then in the beginning of season six, Zod, after being freed from the phantom zone by Clark, takes over Lex’s body. So what happens? Well Clark and Lex battle it out and the city is practically destroyed.

The battle between Lex and Clark goes on and off until about season 7 where Lex’s part became very small. Which is also about the same time we turned off our cable so I need to get the rest of the series so I can get caught up and fill in the missing holes. I did watch season 8 and feel like I’m missing out on a lot of information because I’m not sure that I watched season 7.

Relive the epic battles and the iconic rivalries with the the ‘Smallville: The Complete Series"! Includes 62 discs, never before seen production art and behind the scenes photos from the set!

Who was your favorite character?

This is a sponsored post with WBWord. I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for the Smallville DVD release.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

April 23, 2011 By Momstart 2 Comments

Walking around Costco and other stores this past week, all I could think about was Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 . Warner Brothers released Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part one on Blu-ray DVD on April 15th 2011. Seeing it on all the shelves made me want to watch it. I LOVE Harry Potter. I read all the books, I even read the last two to my daughter out loud when she was a baby. I didn’t read anything to scary, but reading out loud was the only way that I had time to actually finish the books. You know being a mom you just don’t have time for things like reading.

My husband and I had the opportunity to watch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 on blu-ray and I have to admit that I was actually in suspense in certain moments. I had forgotten how much had happened. In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry is about to become of age and will no longer be protected under Dumbledore’s spells. Everyone that knows how important the “Chosen One” is helps to move him to a new secure location. Harry has no plans of staying there though, because he has work to do. He MUST find the remaining Horcruxes and destroy them. Even though he has no idea where they are, what they are or where to begin, he sets off with Ron and Hermione to find them. In the middle of the search Harry becomes aware of the three most powerful items that exist in the magical world; the deathly hallows. If a wizard obtains all three objects then he will be able to defy death.

Now that I’ve seen Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 I’m ready to watch the finale. I can’t wait until July 15th when Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 comes out.

Also soon to come is the final installment of the Harry Potter saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2 the videogame the sequel to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 . Based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film, and featuring the most epic battles to date, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 the videogame promises an unforgettable interactive finale. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 the videogame, licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, will be available for Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3, Wii™, Nintendo DS and PC in July 2011.

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Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, & Judy Garland Warner Archive Giveaway

March 15, 2011 By Momstart 235 Comments

Classic movies that make your heart melt, mood swing, and dream big involve those big named actors that we all know and love, and if you don’t know them, you need to know them. Gene Kelly was an American classic if there ever was one. Kelly was known for his energy on screen and his athletic dancing style, of course his good looks and that he played lots of likeable characters.

See Gene Kelly in Invitation to the Dance:

Another very well known leading man with quite the reputation is Fred Astaire. Fred Astaire was known for his Broadway productions, stage dancing, choreography, singing and acting. His career spanned for 76 years during which he was in 31 musical films.

See Fred Astaire in Yolanda and the Thief

Now, Judy Garland, she makes me cry, her career was way too short for me even though it spanned for 45 of her 47 years, she could have gone one forever. She won many awards and is most well known for her role in The Wizard of Oz.

See Judy Garland in Little Nelly Kelly and Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry.

Today, March 15, the most legendary stars of the MGM musicals come together on the Warner Archive in four long-awaited and never before released on DVD films you can buy all the movies in the Warner Archive on-line.

Enter to Win:

Gene Kelly in INVITATION TO DANCE, Fred Astaire in YOLANDA AND THE THIEF, and Judy Garland in LITTLE NELLY KELLY and THOROUGHBREADS DON’T CRY.

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Scooby-Doo Mystery Vacation Sweepstakes & A Scooby-Doo Prize Pack Giveaway

February 23, 2011 By Momstart 419 Comments

Yes, I love giving you guys giveaways. It’s hard work but I’m happy to host these giveaways and today I have a new Scooby-Doo giveaway for you. This one is pretty exciting because it includes a Scobby-Doo lunch box, Scooby-Doo DVD, and more! Plus I have fun information directly from ZoinksPoints.com regarding a vacation giveaway. Woot. I’m excited just thinking about going on vacation! Here it is:

ZoinksPoints.com presents the Scooby-Doo! Mystery Vacation Sweepstakes in celebration of the Blu-ray & DVD release of the movie, SCOOBY-DOO! CURSE OF THE LAKE MONSTER by giving a family of four the chance to WIN an all expenses paid 3 Day / 2 Night Vacation to a lake resort. The ongoing ZoinkPoints.com initiative is a rewards program that gives consumers of Scooby-Doo products access to unlock digital rewards including games, videos, and more with codes found on Scooby-Doo products. As a thank you to our loyal Scooby-Doo fans we are thrilled to announce this promotion that will send one Grand Prize winner on a fun and relaxing Lake Vacation and award 10 lucky winner with First Prize (Gift Packs). The exact location of the lake resort destination is a Mystery much like every Scooby-Doo adventure however we can confirm it will be within the United States.

Grand Prize:

An all-expense, 3-Day, 2-Night paid vacation for four to a lake resort, where you’ll enjoy activities like hiking, biking, lots of water sports, and exploring? Who knows what will you run into?

First Prizes:

10 Lucky Winners will receive cool Scooby-Doo Prize Packs – each one full of Scooby-Doo goodies!

The Prize packs being giveaway are much like the Scooby-Doo prize pack I get to giveaway today!

Enter to Win:

The Scooby Doo Prize Pack!

Scooby-Doo Towel, Scooby-Doo Blanket, Scooby-Doo Lunch Box, and the Scooby-Doo Curse of the Mountain Lake Monster DVD

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Warner Brothers Valentine’s Day Live Giveaway

February 7, 2011 By Momstart 69 Comments

Warner Brothers is one of the most iconic companies out there. I grew up going to Six Flags and everything there is Bugs Bunny, Taz, or some other fun Looney Tunes character. Now, I have no idea what the place is like now, but I grew a very large fondness for these characters, Taz mostly, Saturday morning cartoons probably helped a lot too. Of course, there are many other characters to reminisce about as well, like Scooby Do, Tweety Bird, Super Man the list goes on and on. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner Warner Brothers is offering a quick giveaway to on Mom Start reader.

Check out WBshop.com and look around. You’ll find photo frames, and mugs with some of your favorite characters on them. And that’s what we are giving away!

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A Personalized Warner Brothers product for Valentine’s Day from the Warner Brothers Shop!

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Have you ever Flipped? Flipped Movie Review

January 7, 2011 By Momstart 1 Comment

The fun of a young romance is enchanting. I’ll tell you a cute little story about my husband and I. We met in college, so it’s not as cute as the movie you see described below, but it was still fun for us. The story goes..

When I was in college I worked none-stop paying for college as I went. One of my many jobs was as campus tech support. I was in training for one particular building. I went into that building on an assignment and I couldn’t figure out how to get the machine on and yes that made me feel really dumb. Andrew walked by, or I found him in another room, I can’t really remember that detail very well, but he helped me turn on the computer and left. I remember thinking about that a lot and that he probably thought I wasn’t going to last long. It turns out, I made no impression on him at all.

I worked with him in different ways every Friday for an entire semester.

One Friday, he brought in a really cool Star Wars movie set that he purchased and was showing it off to everyone. I had to ask him if I could look at it too. It was like I wasn’t even there for him.

As I said, this went on for an entire semester.

So then..

I no longer worked there…

We went on a Computer Trip with a bunch of other people

And something Flipped!

Suddenly, we both really saw each other and he finally noticed me.

Flipped is a bit different because it’s more about young love. Two kids coming of age and one of them took longer to notice the other. It’s a cute movie and I recommend it.

“Flipped” is directed by Rob Reiner from a screenplay by Rob Reiner & Andrew Scheinman, and is based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen. It’s a wonderful coming of age story about the lessons of friendship and family – about first love, identity, communication, standing up for a cause and acceptance of others. These are themes important to tweens and kids, and, of course, their mothers.

When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it’s love. But Bryce isn’t so sure. Girl-phobic and easily embarrassed, young Bryce does everything he can to keep his outspoken wannabe girlfriend at arm’s length… for the next six years, which isn’t easy since they go to the same school and live across the street from each other. But if Juli finally looks away, will it be Bryce’s turn to be dazzled? “Flipped” takes Bryce and Juli from Grade School to Junior High, through triumph and disaster, family drama and first love, as they make the discoveries that will define who they are – and who they are to each other.

I received the movie listed above for review on this post.

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