Deal: Frozen Themed Columbia Jackets on Super Sale

Even though it is not time to build a snowman, you can save right now on Frozen themed Columbia jackets for the whole family!  These jackets have subtle Frozen touches allowing them to have hints of the hit films while still looking stylish.  Right now they are all on sale for at least 50% off retail and have free shipping if you sign up for Columbia's Rewards Program (free to join)!

Girls' Jackets:

Girls' Disney Elsa Long Puffer Jacket - $49.98 (originally $100)
Girls' Disney Elsa Long Down Jacket - $74.98 (originally $300)
Girls' Disney Anna Puffer Jacket -$39.98 (originally $80)
Girls' Disney Elsa Full Zip Fleece Jacket - $24.98 (originally $50) 
Girls' Disney Anna Full Zip Fleece Jacket - $19.98 (originally $40)

Women's Jackets:

Women's Disney Elsa Long Down Jacket - $124.98 (originally $500)

Men's Jackets:

Men's Disney Kristoff Interchange Jacket - $124.98 (originally $500)

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What to Watch This Quarantine: Kids Edition

As many of us are stuck indoors trying to balance work and newly home schooled children, an afternoon movie is often a needed break!  Here are some kid-focused options to keep you and your little ones entertained while we all quarantine and chill.

Angry Birds Movie 2 (Netflix)
The Angry Birds Movie 2 takes the unenviable task of following on to the unlikely movie based on the mobile game.  It is a fun adventure that is at times laugh out loud funny, but also a little too disjointed.  For more information, check out our review!

Born in China (Disney+)
Disney Nature movies are a great way to give you kids something fun and educational to watch.  Born in China ventures into the wilds of China to follow a panda and her growing club and a snow leopard and her two cubs.  

Frozen II (Disney+)
It's Frozen II.  You have already seen it multiple times and thanks to Disney+, you can now see it ALL THE TIME.  Frozen II has beautiful animation, catchy songs, and laugh out loud moments (for kids and adults) will make you appreciate a trip back to Arendelle.  For more information, check out our review!

Kung Fu Panda 2 (Netflix)
Now that Po is a kung fu master, he must learn to calm himself and find inner peace to defeat the newest foe.  Kung Fu Panda 2 returns all of your favorite characters and introduces a new threat for Po and the furious five to deal with.

Madagascar (HBO)
Help your kids get their wiggles out and move it move it with this Dreamworks animation classic.  It is a fun adventure with some very memorable characters that provides a fun animated escape. 

Monkey Kingdom (Disney+)
Give your kids an educational documentary, with this fun Disney nature look at monkeys!  This film follows a young monkey and his mother as they try to navigate the social hierarchy of the Temple Troop, a dynamic group of monkeys that live in ruins deep in Sri Lanka.

Sesame Street (HBO)
Now that everyone is learning from home, teach your kids some important lessons with the original television tutor.  Newer episodes have tried to tackle modern societal issues with new characters along with the cast of your favorite.  

Surf's Up (VUDU Free with Ads)
The story of a penguin that wants to surf is a surprisingly heartfelt film with an interesting, documentary style and great characters.  It also has some really beautiful animation and a novel world of penguin surfers.

Wonder Park (Amazon)
Wonder Park is an imaginative, enjoyable experience for all ages.  The movie has some memorable characters, an interesting setting, is an enjoyable ride that will not leave you disappointed.  For more information, check out our review!

Deal: 50% off Golden Globe Nominated Movies on FandangoNOW

FandangoNOW has a good deal on some recent movies!  If you enter code GLOBES2020 here, you can get 50% off on select Golden Globe nominee films.  You can redeem the code and use it on multiple qualifying movies through Sunday, 12/15.  You have less than a week to participate, but there are some really good options!  

A full list of qualifying movies is available here, but here is a list of some good deals that are also MoviesAnywhere compatable (meaning that they will port over to your linked accounts):

• Motherless Brooklyn 4K $10
• Missing Link 4K $6
• Parasite 4K $7.50
• Booksmart 4K $6
• Once Upon a Time in Hollywood 4K $10
• Where'd You Go Bernadette 4K $7.50
• Joker 4K $10
• Ford v Ferrari 4K $10
• Jojo Rabbit 4K $10
• Frozen 2 4K $12.50
• Harriet 4K $7.50
• A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 4K $7.50

Notable non-MoviesAnywhere Deals (these will ONLY play in FandangoNOW):

• The Farewell 4K $7.50
• Knives Out 4K $10

Thanks to Slickdeals for the original post of this deal. 

What to Watch This Weekend: November 22, 2019

In Theaters: Frozen 2

Frozen 2 is a movie you know you're going to see; thankfully the beautiful animation, catchy songs, and laugh out loud moments (for kids and adults) will make you appreciate a trip back to Arendelle. .  For more information, check out our review!

At Redbox: Dora and the Lost City of Gold

The live action movie based on the very popular animated kids show was a surprisingly good film, with a funny cast, plenty of Dora easter eggs, and an exciting story that will entertain young and older viewers. 

Streaming (Disney+): Lady and the Tramp

Lady and the Tramp updates a Disney classic with a live action remake and is a worthy exclusive for Disney+.  It's a fun tale with plenty of cute animals, a nice balance of live action and CG, and a heartfelt story that will appeal to new and old viewers.  For more information, check out our review!

Streaming (Netflix): The Grinch

Get into the holiday spirit with Illumination's animated movie The Grinch.  This remake of the classic Dr Seuss tale adds some bright, beautiful animation and enough updates to keep story fresh.  

Review: Frozen 2

Release date: November 22, 2019
Running time: 103 minutes
Starring: Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel

It's Frozen 2.  If you have kids, you're going to watch it.  You don't need me to tell you anything about this movie because you already bought your tickets for opening weekend.  But in any event, Frozen 2 follows our band of sisters and friends from the first movie as they are forced to journey outside of Arendelle due to a new threat.  The group will learn about Arendelle's past, which they will need to understand to help save Arendelle's future.  

The original movie was a surprise hit that had a wonderful combination of heartfelt story, catchy songs, strong female lead characters, and the right amount of magic to capture audiences.  Frozen 2 tries to recapture this combination, and at times it is successful.  The movie starts off slowly, with an overdose of songs and some strangely off animation.  However, once the group gets past the first act, the movie really picks up.  The animation becomes more beautiful, with some really spectacular weather and elemental effects, and as always, pretty amazing snow and ice.  The songs also become more spaced out and meaningful.  

The story of Frozen 2 is decidedly darker and more grown up than the first film.  Similar to how Harry Potter became more mature as the series progressed, Frozen 2 seems to be trying to appeal to the audiences that loved the original but are now 6 years older.  However, don't worry, there is still plenty of silly humor and ridiculousness to appeal to the younger viewers.  However, a pleasant surprise was that--similar to what Pixar has mastered--many of the jokes of Frozen 2 have a double meaning to appeal to the adults in the theater.  There were plenty of times that the entire theater, adults included, laughed out loud.  And there is one song that has a fantastic, eighties inspired presentation that had the older folks enthralled.  

However, despite all this positive, Frozen 2 is not a perfect film.  The songs are entertaining, but don't have the same instant appeal as the first movie's soundtrack.  I'm sure they will grow on me (and I'm also quite sure I will be listening to the soundtrack over and over again for the next couple of years), but it seemed like they were less catchy and had more exposition to move along scenes.  Some had awkward phrasing or forced statements that didn't seem natural like the soundtrack of the original.  And the story, despite being pretty complicated with a bunch of new information that doesn't really fit with the previous movie, also wraps up extra quickly (likely to keep the movie at under two hours).  But, again, it's Frozen 2 and you know you're going to see it.  There is plenty to like and keep you entertained for the entire film, and it lets us revisit the beloved characters from this world.

Frozen 2 is a movie you know you're going to see; thankfully the beautiful animation, catchy songs, and laugh out loud moments (for kids and adults) will make you appreciate a trip back to Arendelle. 

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