Star racecar Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head to Europe to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.
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Captain America: The First Avenger
After being deemed unfit for military service, puny Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America (Chris Evans), a superhero dedicated to defending America’s ideals.
Bolt
This canine-friendly comedy boasts some on-screen violence that may be too intense for little ones.
Bee Movie
The thought of settling in for a lifetime of stirring honey seems overwhelming to Barry. So when the adventurous graduate gets a chance to form ranks with the pollen jocks and take a trip outside the hive, he’s more than willing to go.
Bedtime Stories
Skeeter Bronson, played by Adam Sandler, makes storytime come to life in this kid-friendly film.
Bandslam
Nerdy new kid Will Burton is befriended by the popular Charlotte to manage her rock band, in hopes that they beat her ex-boyfriend’s band in a contest.
Autism and Mommy’s Playdate Frustration
Play dates provide essential interaction for children and much needed social support for moms.
Astro Boy
The Japanese manga cartoon comes to life on the big screen. After being cast out by his father/creator, Astro Boy must save the world on his own.
Aliens in the Attic
The Pearson family heads to vacation at a cottage in the country that turns out to be inhabited by aliens trying to take over the planet.
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This dark film will intrigue parents and young viewers 13 and older, but it’s not suitable for young kids.
Parental Guidance
Artie and Diane agree to look after the grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Bur problems arise when the kids’ 21st-century behaviors collide with Artie and Diane’s old-school methods.
Indoor Playground Safety Tips for Parents
Indoor playgrounds are a great place to let kids burn off steam, especially during the winter months. Here’s how to keep your kids healthy, happy and out of harm’s way.
We Bought a Zoo
When newspaper reporter Benjamin Mee loses his wife to cancer, he decides to quit his job, buy a zoo in the country, and move his two kids there. Soon their extended family includes lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!), as well as an eclectic staff.
War Horse
Albert Narracott is a hard-working teenager in pre-WWI England who becomes enamored with a young colt he names Joey. He trains the horse for farm work, but is heartbroken when his cash-strapped dad sells Joey to an English soldier.
The Water Horse
With a nod to the Loch Ness Monster, this movie tells the story of a young boy who finds a mysterious egg on the shores of a Scottish loch during World War II.
The Three Stooges
This big screen adaptation of the classic TV series finds Moe, Larry and Curly trying to save their childhood orphanage. In the process, they stumble into a murder plot and wind up on a reality TV show.
The Spiderwick Chronicles
Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world.
The Muppets
When Muppet fans Gary, Mary and Walter learn that Tex Richman is planning to drill for oil under the vintage Muppet Theater, they decide to take action. They track down Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang and convince them to put on a show.
The Golden Compass
Equal parts philosophical and fanciful, this film is full of talking points on everything from faith to other worlds. Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig’s presence doesn’t hurt, either.
The Dark Knight
Directed by Christopher Nolan, the story centers on a reign of chaos taking place in Gotham City. Batman, a.k.a. billionaire Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale), has been strangely quiet, as The Joker (Heath Ledger) and his thugs run rampant over the city.