This Frugal Family

Minion movies are my favorite, and this one was far above the rest.  My kids sat with me, and watched Minions: The Rise of Gru for my birthday.  It was such an awesome day, with an amazing movie. I will never forget this day, or the new Minions movies.  Both made this day a special surprise. If you’ve never watched the Minions movies, now the time to get started, with this super fantastic flick. It’s so great. I will forever cherish this movie.  All the minion movies, I have watched, in the past, with my son.  He’s 11 years old, and we love the Minions, and Gru! We never miss a film with them in it.  Jacob bought me this Blu-ray for my birthday, and since my daughter was here for a visit, 25-year-old, Sarah, we watched it all together. Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. When the infamous supervillain group, the Vicious 6, ousts their leader, Gru attempts to join their ranks but soon finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run,…

I really enjoyed watching Clifford.  It was so cute, and worth the watch.  My mom and dad watched, as well, and were pleased with it.  Also, my sister in law watched, and really liked it.  It is worth the watch.  I’ve watched 3 times already.  My 10 year old, son, was intrigued.  He doesn’t remember watching Clifford on tv, when he was young, but I assured him he did. The holidays are about to get a whole lot BIGGER when CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG becomes available to purchase on Digital* December 14, 2021 with exclusive, never-before-seen bonus content from Paramount Home Entertainment.  The film will be unleashed on Blu-ray & DVD February 1, 2022, in time for Valentine’s Day. Called “a movie families need right now” (Matt Cohen, “Entertainment Tonight”), CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG is the perfect movie for the whole family to cozy up at home and watch during the holidays.  Plus, fans can have twice the fun with a two-movie collection featuring PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE and CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG exclusively on Digital together for one pup-tastic price. The Digital* release of CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG features supersized and fun-filled bonus content, including a behind-the-scenes tour with the cast, a closer look at the puppeteers…

  Universal City, California, December 14, 2021 – Get ready for more finger snaps! The eccentric and unconventional Addams family is back in the all-new full-length animated comedy, THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2, available to own for the first time on Blu-ray™ and DVD January 18, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed by critics as “creepier and kookier than the first” (Owen Gleiberman, Variety), MGM’s hilarious sequel brings the beloved macabre squad closer than ever before as they squeeze into the family RV and embark on a cross-country road trip. Packed with family-friendly laughs and spooky hijinks, THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital is filled with brand-new exclusive bonus features for all ages to enjoy including a road trip checklist and featurettes with cast and crew, taking audiences behind the scenes of the wonderfully weird world of the Addams family and the film’s messages of family, love and acceptance. THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2-MOVIE COLLECTION is also available to own on DVD on January 18, 2022. From directors Greg Tiernan (Sausage Party, “Thomas & Friends”) and Conrad Vernon (Shrek 2, Madagascar 3), THE ADDAMS FAMILY 2 boasts a star-studded and critically acclaimed voice cast including Golden Globe®-winner Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, X-Men: Apocalypse), Oscar®-winner Charlize Theron (Long Shot, Kubo and the…

The Blu Ray Disc, Deluxe Edition of  The Original Christmas Specials Collection is wonderful.  It brings back so many memories, and now I’m making those memories with my children.  Even though my daughter is in her 20s, she still loves to sit down and watch these animated flicks with my 7 year old, and me. My favorite has always been Frosty the Snowman, while my daughter’s favorite is The Little Drummer Boy, and Jacob, my 7 year old, well he’s not sure which one he likes most.  We’ve watched this Blu Ray about 15 times already, but I keep wanting to go back for more.  And, it’s so cute, that I’ve ordered one for my best friend’s daughter, for Christmas. There’s tons of bonuses on this Blu Ray, and the discs are inexpensive.  Get yours in time for Christmas. I can never stay up late enough, yes 8pm is late to me, to watch these on tv, so I now have the discs and can watch when we are ready. ‘Tis the season to enjoy the timeless holiday classics in The Original Christmas Specials Collection featuring five unforgettable stories. Produced by Rankin/Bass, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin’…

We watched The Glass Castle the other day, and it was fantastic.  I really like Woody Harrelson, and adore Naomi Watts, so this was a no brainer, for me, to watch.  And Brie Larson played an exceptional role.  Even my 20 year old, daughter, got into watching it.  She said she will have to read the book next.  She always loves to compare the book to the movie.   An all-star cast shines in this inspiring film based on THE NEW YORK TIMES best-selling memoir. Jeannette (Oscar® winner Brie Larson) had a poor but wildly adventurous childhood, raised by her free-spirited father (Oscar® nominee Woody Harrelson) and her mother (Oscar® nominee Naomi Watts), an eccentric artist. But when her father’s behavior become erratic, Jeannette must find the courage to live on her own terms in this uplifting story of unconditional love. The story line is super.  You will really enjoy this movie.  And, it’s a Real Life Drama. BLU-RAY / DVD / DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES * 9 Deleted Scenes * The Glass Castle: Memoir to Movie * A Conversation with Jeannette Walls * Making of “Summer Storm” by Joel P West * Scoring The Glass Castle Connect with The Glass Castle:…

AVAILABLE ON DIGITAL OCTOBER 31, 2017 AND ON BLU-RAY™ AND DVD NOVEMBER 14, 2017 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT   Universal City, September 20, 2017 – Surly and his friends are back in the action-packed animated adventure, The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature, coming to Digital on October 31, 2017 and on Blu-rayTM, DVD, and On Demand on November 14, 2017 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Filled with heart and animal hijinks, this family-friendly comedy introduces new fan-favorite characters including Mr. Feng (Jackie Chan, Kung Fu Panda), the adorable but deadly city mouse, and Frankie, the love-struck bulldog (Bobby Canavale, Ant-Man). The film also features an incredible voice cast including Will Arnett (Lego Batman), Katherine Heigl (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”), Isabela Moner (Transformers: The Last Knight), Jeff Dunham (Smurfs: The Lost Village) and Gabriel Iglesias (The Fluffy Movie). The Nut Job 2: Nutty By Nature comes packed with exciting bonus content including deleted scenes, special animation and art reels as well as a feature commentary with the filmmakers, giving viewers a peek inside the making of the film and how the characters were brought to life. Surly Squirrel (Arnett) and the gang are…