Casey Dacanay

Mommin' & More

Category : Arts & Entertainment

Artemis Fowl (and the fairy folk) Coming To Disney+

  If there is one director I trust to bring literary works to the big screen, it is Kenneth Branagh.  His dramatic, sweeping films are epic to say the least and he often finds inspiration in classical works.  This time, Branagh gives the best-selling young adult book Artemis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer, a dash of…

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Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Returns

  DreamWorks’ Kipo and The Age of Wonderbeasts will return to Netflix June 12, for a second season filled with adventures through the whimsical, weird post-apocalyptic world of Las Vistas. Season one’s colorful and curious looking creatures are so much more imaginative than other wasteland survival shows. Part The Wizard Of Oz, part The Walking…

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Dolittle – Activity Sheets & Movie Night

It’s never too early to prep for your next movie night!  If you are in the mood for some quirky fun, make a date for Dolittle from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment starring Robert Downey Jr. (Avengers: Endgame, Sherlock Holmes), now available on Digital and on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on April 7,…

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Magical Days With Abominable

  We’ve been down and out with some strong colds for almost a week now. My favorite activity during these times of illness? Movie watching. Heck, it’s one of my favorite anytime activities, but seems so much sweeter with the sickies. This time around, DreamWorks Animation & Pearl Studio’s Abominable has been on constant repeat…

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The Wizard Of Oz: 80th Anniversary On 4K Ultra HD

  The Wizard of Oz will forever be my favorite film of all-time. As in, I was a card carrying member of the International Wizard Of Oz Fan Club for many, many years.  I have no doubts that it will remain a timeless classic and holiday favorite as we celebrate the film’s 80th anniversary.  Now…

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Your Friendly Neighborhood Night Monkey

Cosplayer @Gundam_AvArice at Long Beach Comic Con Let’s begin by saying, welcome back to the MCU, Spider-Man! The details have yet to be released, but Avengers fans can rest easy knowing that the beloved web-slinger is not going away any time soon. The fun surrounding Sony’s Spider-Man films cannot be denied. In the latest MCU…

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Love, Diversity & Cutie Pies: Disney Junior T.O.T.S. Review

When Disney Junior announced that T.O.T.S., a new show from Travis Braun, the mastermind behind the hit show Vampirina was “coming soon,” I was oddly excited. In a MOM way. I expected to see some young animals overcome various obstacles, learn a few lessons and sing a few songs. That is exactly what I got!…

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Boy Genius: Indie Film Review

  Last week I was invited to @TheMomsNetwork screening of Boy Genius, which premiered earlier this year. I am 100% for any movie where I can take my kids and always on the lookout for darling indie film. This was a win-win!   The girls and I headed to Arena Cinelounge in Hollywood which is…

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Dog Days Of Summer: The Secret Life Of Pets 2 Now Available For Home Viewing

**Warning: May Contain Spoilers** From Universal Pictures & Illumination (Despicable Me), The Secret Life of Pets 2 is  a lighthearted look at the pets in our lives, the deep bond between them, the families that love them and answers the question: What are your pets really doing when you’re not at home?  It is now available…

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Stronger Together: The Angry Birds Movie 2 Review

  Caution: May Contain Spoilers If you owned a smartphone in the early 2010s, chances are you downloaded and played the Angry Birds game in which flightless birds sought to overthrow the green pigs. But why were they angry? If you caught 2016’s The Angry Birds Movie, you would know! In case you didn’t see…

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Outtakes, Assemble

(Pictured with @CaptainCosplay ) After 11 years and the closeout of Marvel’s Phase 3, Avengers: Endgame is now out on digital, with the DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K Ultra HD & On-Demand releases coming August 13th. With bonus features celebrating Stan Lee, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, the women of Marvel plus an inside look…

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Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

**May contain spoilers….consider yourself warned** The 5th Jurassic installment hits theatres nationwide on June 22nd and is poised a colossal box office hit. Part monster movie, part sci-fi, it borrows from classics such as Nosferatu, Godzilla, Planet of the Apes, Alien, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, and of course builds on…

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TV Review: Jesus Christ Superstar Live, In Concert

**Warning, this post may include spoilers** When NBC announced back in 2013 that they were going to bring back the live holiday specials, I was overjoyed! Musical theatre will always have a special place in my heart and I watched with childhood glee as it was broadcast into my home. Minus a few technical difficulties…

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Off to Comic Con!

Let me just set the record straight right now: I’m a nerd at heart.  I read a few comic books back in the day and if there was a movie or TV show based on one, I guarantee you, I’ve seen it.  I’m a sci-fi loving, pin trading, source material reading, Disney mom and action-adventure fan. …

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