Disney’s Movie: The Finest Hours Review

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I received the opportunity to review the Disney Movie “The Finest Hours” staring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck. So I opened the case and placed the movie in my PlayStation, grabbed my note pad and pen, and sat down on the couch ready to take a bunch of notes for an all inclusive review that any movie critique would be jealous of. Well plans change, at least after two hours, my plan changed.

As it turns out, I got so enthralled in the movie, so caught up in the characters, and so invested in the story…I completely forgot to take notes. After the movie was over I glanced down to a near empty note pad containing the words, “The Finest Hours” thinking, “well those may not have been my finest hours review wise.” How could I have completely forgotten to take notes?

I sat there thinking about random scenes in the movie, trying to put into words how I felt and how I reacted to the plot line, but nothing flowed. I simply stared at the note pad as the blue lines turned into monstrous waves splashing about in my mind. I thought about how the lives of several people hung on a hope and prayer that some how some one would find them in the storm. Can you imagine the feeling of desperation as all of the power failed and the ship began to sink into the ocean, a ship that was meant to protect them on the high seas, and they were unable to do anything but wait and see if the little toot of their whistle would bring a rescue party? Let’s not forget, cellphones were not yet invented in the 1950s, CB was spotty due to the storm, and communication was nearly impossible. Talk about feeling lost in a world that is more than 70% water.

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Let me tell you, I felt the loss and the desperation. This movie not only tells the epic story of the greatest rescue in Coast Guard history, it puts the viewer right in the middle of the action. I could almost feel the icy waves as they sloshed over the side of the boat. My heart pounded as the Coast Guard’s 12-seater ship worked it’s way through gale force winds, the captain and crew hoping to make it over a hidden space of land and live to see another day. The movie sucked me into a wild ride where I became lost in the storm that hit Cape Cod back in 1952.

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Chris Pine plays Bernie Webber in Disney’s Movie: The Finest Hours. Picture from: Facebook

Then, to hit the story right in the heart, this Disney movie takes an in depth look into the actual story by visiting Chatham, conducting interviews and getting real life stories from witnesses in the bonus features. That’s when the idea “The Finest Hours is based on a true story” sinks in. Captain Bernie Webber and his crew actually had to go through these dangerous hypothermic waters to rescue several sailors fighting to stay alive. The quote “We all live, or we all die” makes me tear up as the real weight behind those words sink in. Real people, trying to rescue real sailors were willing to sacrifice their lives to make sure that they could rescue as many as possible.

Answers to a few questions:
Is it worth a watch? Yes. You will be amazed how you are sucked in to the story, almost like you are there with them as they struggled to survive.
Was the acting decent? Yes. The actors bring life to this story, making it feel as if they are the actual people who had to brave the storm.
Is this a movie the whole family can watch? Yes and No. This is an action-thriller with intense emotional and action scenes. Death is no stranger in this story and as such it may be just a little too much for a younger audience.
Do I suggest that you see this movie? Yes. I consider this a must see movie. I also suggest that all viewers check out the bonus features as well. They add to and enhance the story and it’s realism.

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More about The Finest Hours:
This movie will storm into homes on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere May 24th.

Film Synopsis:
This heroic action-thriller is based on the extraordinary true story of the greatest small-boat rescue in Coast Guard history. In 1952, a massive winter storm strikes off the coast of Cape Cod, ripping a T-2 oil tanker in half and trapping more than 30 sailors inside its rapidly sinking stern. When word of the disaster reaches the U.S. Coast Guard, four men led by Captain Bernie Webber (Chris Pine) set out in a 12-seat boat on a daring mission to rescue the stranded men, braving freezing cold, 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds, and guided by Webber’s vow that “We all live, or we all die.” Packed with thrilling, larger-than-life action and anchored in a belief in the strength of the human spirit, The Finest Hours is a triumph.

Bonus Features:
Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital HD, Digital SD, Disney Movies Anywhere

  • AGAINST ALL ODDS: THE BERNIE WEBBER STORY – Visit the quaint and close-knit town of Chatham, and experience the events surrounding the most heroic Coast Guard rescue ever through the eyes of the people who witnessed them.
  • BROTHERHOOD – Cast members reflect on the bonds they forged during the shoot.
  • TWO CREWS – Chris Pine and Casey Affleck share insights into Bernie Webber and Ray Sybert, men who led their respective crews against all odds.
  • WHAT IS YOUR FINEST HOUR? – A Coast Guard member recounts an incredible rescue.
  • THE FINEST INSPIRATION: THE U.S. COAST GUARD Meet the people who put their lives on the line for others.
  • DELETED SCENES:
    • A Desperate Idea
    • The Story of How They Met

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  • BROTHERHOOD
  • THE FINEST INSPIRATION: THE U.S. COAST GUARD

*Bonus Features may vary by retailer

Purchase a copy of Disney’s The Finest Hours today from amazon.com:
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Free Lego Captain Hook Printable Coloring Page

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Lego Captain Hook Minifigure from Disney’s Peter Pan

The Disney movie Peter Pan features an iconic villain with a hook for a hand. Living in Neverland, Captain Hook’s primary goal is to destroy Peter Pan and the lost boys by any means necessary, even if it mean kidnapping children and threatening to kill them. Nothing is too devious for old Hook.

Captain Hook shows no fear when it comes to sword fights, Indians and little fairies. All of these are just occupants in a land Hook wishes to call his own. However, I wouldn’t call him fearless. He is afraid of a little green crocodile that wants to eat him. Thanks to Peter Pan, this crocodile got a taste of hook by eating his hand, and now this crocodile wishes to eat the rest of Hook.

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To commemorate Captain Hookn, Lego created an awesome minifigure depicting him with his iconic hat and hook, and uniform.

In honor of the Captain Hook becoming a LEGO Minifigure, I have created a Lego Minifigure Captain Hook coloring page! Simply download, print, and color for Lots of Lego Fun! Best part is this coloring page is free! However, if you like it and download it, please consider donating.


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How to get the Captain Hook Coloring Page:

  • Click the image below
  • Save the PDF to your computer
  • Print and color

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Kindergarten Cop 2 on DVD Giveaway

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To save lives, agent Reed, the FBI’s toughest agent, goes undercover teaching a class full of liberal kindergarteners in Kindergarten Cop 2 coming to DVD May 17th. However, teaching a class of Kindergartners and conducting an investigation is not as easy as it sounds. Well, it isn’t easy for Agent Reed, who has made the mistake of saying, “They’re children. I can handle this.” Famous last words. Agent Reed quickly learns that teaching Kindergartners is not going to be the easiest thing he has ever done. This new mission is going to require finesse, poise, and the ability to out-smart a Kidergartener…if that is even possible.

Trailer:

There are two ways you can get this DVD into your collection:

1. Purchase this DVD from Amazon.com

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2. Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win Kindergarten Cop 2 on DVD!
Giveaway starts May 14, 2016 at midnight and ends May 27, 2016 at 23:59. Only one winner will be chosen! For more information please read the Terms and Conditions.

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More about Kindergarten Cop 2:
The DVD will include:

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Gag Reel
  • Kindergarten Cop 2: Undercover

CAST AND FILMMAKERS:
Presented By: Universal 1440 Entertainment, Imagine Entertainment
Cast: Dolph Lundgren, Bill Bellamy, Sarah Strange, Aleks Paunovic
Directed By: Don Michael Paul
Screenplay By: David H. Steinberg and Murray Salem and Herschel Weingrod & Timothy Harris
Story By: Murray Salem
Produced By: Mike Elliott
Executive Producer: Dolph Lundgren
Edited By: Vanick Moradian
Production Designer: Tony Devenyi
Director of Photography: Kamal Derkaoui
Music By: Jake Monaco
Casting By: Jeff Gerrard DiGerolamo, Sean Cossey, CSA, J.J. Ogilvy

Kindergarten Cop 2 will be available on DVD May 17, 2016!


Whisker Haven Tales Coloring Page of Chauncey

Chauncey is a Critterzen from Whisker Haven. She is a very happy little corgi, especially when there is food around. In fact, she will go anywhere if there is food; she is the resident eating champion of Whisker Haven after all. Chauncey loves Berry because Berry always smells like food.

I haven’t seen her in any of the episodes yet, but she was featured on the Disney Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets Facebook Page. This could mean she may be in a later episode.

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I have created a coloring page featuring Chauncey with her nifty food pack and stripped shirt. This Printable coloring page is free to download! Then simply print and color for some Whisker Haven Fun. If you do download this printable please consider donating. It takes a lot of time to create these fun printables and every little bit allows me to continue to bring these fun printables to you.


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To download Chauncey Coloring Pages:
1. Click the image below
2. Save the PDF to your computer
3. Print, color and enjoy

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You can download more free printable Disney Princess Palace Pets on my blog here:

Once the page has been colored, please share. I would love to see the art and share some of them on my facebook page.


The Divergent Series: Allegiant On Blu-ray & 4K

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For all of us Divergent fans who have been waiting patiently for the next installment, our wait is almost over! On June 21, 2016 The Divergent Series: Allegiant will be on Digital HD followed shortly by its release to Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), and On Demand July 12 from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label! What does that mean exactly? It means no matter how you want to watch this upcoming film, Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment has you covered. In fact they are even releasing it on 4K for all of those who have upgraded to the next installment of TV Technology.

More information about The Divergent Series: Allegiant and the features found on the Blu-ray and DVD copies can be found below.

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SANTA MONICA, CA and VANCOUVER, British Columbia (May 10, 2016) – Tris and Four risk everything to save their world in the third installment of the worldwide hit franchise when The Divergent Series: Allegiant arrives on Digital HD on June 21 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), and On Demand July 12 from Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label.

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Directed by Robert Schwentke (The Divergent Series: Insurgent), written for the screen by Noah Oppenheim (The Maze Runner) and Adam Cooper (Exodus: Gods and Kings) & Bill Collage (Exodus: Gods and Kings), and based on the novel by Veronica Roth, The Divergent Series: Allegiant stars Golden Globe® nominee Shailene Woodley (The Fault in Our Stars) and Theo James (Underworld: Awakening) as Tris and Four, alongside Jeff Daniels (The Martian), Miles Teller (Whiplash), Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars), Zoë Kravitz (Mad Max: Fury Road), Maggie Q (TV’s “Nikita”), Ray Stevenson (The Book of Eli), Bill Skarsgård (TV’s “Hemlock Grove”) with Academy Award® winner Octavia Spencer (Best Supporting Actress, The Help, 2011) and two-time Best Actress Academy Award® nominee Naomi Watts (21 Grams, 2003; The Impossible, 2012).

The Divergent Series: Allegiant Trailer:

In this third exciting film in The Divergent Series, Tris and Four lead a team of rebels in a daring escape over the city wall—into a strange new world where they face a threat more dangerous than they ever imagined. Together, Tris and Four wage a furious battle for survival, fighting not only for their factions and loved ones, but for the future of an entire city in this dynamic, action-packed adventure.

The Blu-ray and Digital HD releases feature an in-depth look behind-the-scenes with six all-new featurettes plus audio commentary with producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher. The Blu-ray is encoded in Dolby TrueHD and features a Dolby Atmos® soundtrack, which delivers captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead, to bring entertainment alive all around the audience. The Divergent Series: Allegiant will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99 and $29.95, respectively. For viewers who need to catch up on the series, the first two installments, The Divergent Series: Divergent and The Divergent Series: Insurgent, will be available on 4K Ultra Combo pack on July 12 as well.

BLU-RAY/ DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES*

  • Audio Commentary with Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher
  • Six Featurettes:
    • Allegiant: Book to Film
    • Battle in the Bullfrog: The Stunts and Choreography Behind This Thrilling Sequence
    • Finding the Future: Effects & Technology
    • Characters in Conflict: The Motivations Behind the Film’s Antagonists
    • The Next Chapter: Cast & Characters
    • Building the Bureau

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*

  • Audio Commentary with producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher
  • Two Featurettes:
    • Allegiant: Book to Film
    • Battle in the Bullfrog: The Stunts and Choreography Behind This Thrilling Sequence

*Subject to change


Free Lego Peter Pan Printable Coloring Page

Peter Pan Lego Minifigure

Peter Pan Lego Minifigure

The Disney movie Peter Pan features a 12-year old boy who refuses to grow-up and remains 12 forever. Living in Never Land, Peter Pan is the leader of the Lost Boys. He loves to fight pirates, talk with mermaids and go on adventures with his friends. After all, if you are going to live forever, you might as well have fun.

While it is all about fun and games, Peter also knows when to take things a little serious. When Wendy and his friends are captured by the notorious Captain Hook, Peter races into action to save them. Thankfully, Peter can take out Hook without flying and with one hand behind his back. Not to mention, at one point, he was able to cut off Hooks hand and feed it to a crocodile.

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To commemorate Peter Pan, Lego created an awesome minifigure depicting him with his iconic hat and green clothes.

In honor of the Peter Pan becoming a LEGO Minifigure, I have created a Lego Minifigure Peter Pan coloring page! Simply download, print, and color for Lots of Lego Fun! Best part is this coloring page is free! However, if you like it and download it, please consider donating.


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How to get the Peter Pan Coloring Page:

  • Click the image below
  • Save the PDF to your computer
  • Print and color

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Epic Printable Star Wars Mother’s Day Cards

Free Printable Star Wars Mother's Day Cards

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and the hardest part for me is finding the proper card for my mom. It isn’t easy. Geeky cards are all but non-existent. It’s sad but true. To make matters worse, all of the cards I find are usually really sweet, loving, and for the most part, very boring and cliche. I mean, you can only say the same thing so many times before it loses its sincerity and becomes monotone.

Therefore, to get away from the boring and cliche and in honor of the month of Star Wars, I created several different Star Wars printable cards that any geeky mom would be happy to get! From BB-8 to Darth Vader, the cards below have the light side and the dark side of the force covered.

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The best part is that these printable Star Wars Mother’s Day cards are free! To download these Mother’s Day cards simply click the image and save the PDF to your computer. Then print the document and create the card for a great Mother’s Day surprise.

To put the cards together:

  1. Print the document on card stock or regular paper
  2. Cut out the card along the outer black boarder. Do not cut the interior lines
  3. Fold the card in half along the shortest line so that the back and front face you and the text and blank side are on the other side.
  4. fold the card again along the other black line so that the front of the card is facing you and the back is on the back. The text should be in the interior of the card.
  5. Fill out and you are done

BB-8 Mothers Day Card

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C-3PO Mothers Day Card

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Darth Vader Mothers day Card

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Don’t Get Cocky Mothers Day Card

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Kylo Ren Mothers Day Card

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Lando Mothers Day Card

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R2-D2 Mothers Day Card

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Star Wars Rebels Cubeecraft of Ezra Bridger

At a very young age, Ezra Bridger was forced to live on the streets after the Empire took his parents away. To survive, Ezra relied on his street smarts and his unknown ability to use the force. His time on the streets led him to become a thief and a con artist with little trust in anyone. Even when he met Kanan and the Ghost crew (Zeb, Hera, Sabine, and Chopper), Ezra was skeptical about who they were and what they wanted from him. Of course, as Ezra got to know the crew he learned their mission was far greater than simply stealing items to survive. They were Rebels fighting for a cause against the Empire to make the galaxy better place; and that was something Ezra wished to do.

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With Ezra’s ability to use the force, Kanan took it upon himself to train Ezra in the ways of the Jedi. Ezra even created his own unique Lightsaber complete with built-in blaster and stun setting. But things are not what they seem. Ezra seems to have an affinity to the Dark Side, which makes Kanan nervous. In the Season 2 finale, we see a darker side to Ezra than we have seen in the past. What this means for the future, we can only speculate. However I can tell you this, It is going to be a log wait for Season 3.

With today being May 4th, I thought it would be fitting to create a Star Wars Cubeecraft featuring Ezra Bridger. It is after all “May the Fourth Be With You” Day, and this warrants a cool new Star Wars Paper craft. Ezra sports his orange suit, brown shoes, and tan jacket. He also comes with his unique lightsaber.

To Build the Cubeecraft:
Materials needed:
Printer
Card stock
scissors
x-acto knife

To make:

  1. Cut out each item along the outer black lines.
  2. Cut along the white on each tab using the x-acto knife
  3. Cut along each red line using the x-acto knife
  4. Fold along each inner solid black line and slide each tab into the slots you created with an x-acto knife to form a cube of the head, body, arms, and feet
  5. Slide the arms through the red slots on either side of the body.
  6. Slide the feet through the red slots at the base of the body.
  7. Slide the now completed body through the red lots of the head.
  8. Fold the gun in half and slid it under the fingers then refasten the tab

Ezra is now complete.
To download the cubeecraft click the images below and save them to your computer. Then print and create!

BLING Will Be In Select Theaters May 6

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If you missed the BLiNG Debut on Google Play or if you are wanting to watch the movie again, but this time on the big screen, than you are in luck. This Friday, May 6th BLiNG will be playing in select theaters! This family-friendly, feature-length animated adventure will have you and your family rooting for all new superheroes as they battle an enemy bent on destroying the city.

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Featuring the voice talents of Taylor Kitsch, Carla Gugino and James Woods, BLING follows the tale of lowly theme park mechanic Sam whose plan to marry the girl of his dreams is thwarted by a super villain. Read my BLiNG Review here and download the free activity sheets featuring Sam and his superhero robots. Solve the maze to help Sam find his ring and create your own robots by cutting and pasting piece of robot parts together.

About BLiNG:
DIRECTORS: yung Ho Lee, Wonjae Lee
WRITERS: Chris Denk, Hyunjoong Kim, Kyung Ho Lee
PRODUCERS: Donghwa Kang, Youngshin Park, Thierry Wase-Bailey
CAST: Taylor Kitsch, Jennette McCurdy, James Wood, Carla Gugino, Tom Green, Jon Heder, Jason Mewes
RUNNING TIME: 82 Minutes
RATING: PG

SYNOPSIS:
Featuring the voice talents of Taylor Kitsch (“Friday Night Lights,), Jennette McMcurdy (“iCarly”, “Sam & Cat”), Carla Gugino (Spy Kids) and James Woods (“Justice League Action,” Hercules) and distributed by Momentum Pictures and produced by DigiArt in association with Digital Idea and Celsius Entertainment. BLING follows the tale of lowly theme park mechanic Sam whose plan to marry the girl of his dreams is thwarted by a super villain. It is up to him and his team of superhero robots to save the city. Can this accident-prone amusement park mechanic get back his ring, stop the villain, and win the girl before it’s too late?


12 DIY Star Wars Lightsaber Crafts for Kids

12 DIY Star Wars Lightsaber crafts

Tomorrow is May 4th! Why is that important? Well it is an iconic day for many geeky Star Wars fans. It is the day that we get to go around and shout “May the fourth be with you!” carrying lightsabers and acting like Star Wars is the best thing since moving pictures (who am I kidding, it is the best thing). Of course I can often be found stating, “May the force be with you” in everyday conversation, however, May 4th just adds an extra touch of Star Wars happiness to all our lives.

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In celebration of May the Fourth Be With You, I have searched the far reaches of space for information on building a lightsaber. I have found 12 fun DIY crafts that are both easy to create and fun to play with. Some actually light up, others are crocheted, while others are as simple as print and create. Simply click the images below to hyperspace over to the instructions and pictures.

Once you and your family have created their lighsabers, please remember that we are Jedi and we use our abilities for knowledge and defense, never for attack. The ways of the sith have no power on May 4th.

1. Pool Noodle Lightsaber
From family.disney.com

2. Star Wars Lightsaber Printable
From family.disney.com

3. Star Wars Lightsaber Pretzels
From family.disney.com

4. Lightsaber bubble wands
From thecontemplativecreative.blogspot.com

5. Rainbow Loom Lightsaber Charm
From frugalfun4boys.com

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6. DIY Mini Lightsabers Kids Craft
From /play-trains.com

7. DIY Lightsaber that Really Works
From lemonlimeadventures.com

8. Make a Lightsaber
From picklebums.com

9. Easy Smarties Lightsaber craft
From busycreatingmemories.com

10. Crochet Baby Lightsabers – Free Pattern
From ravelry.com

11. Crochet Lightsabers – Free Pattern
From thesparklytoad.wordpress.com

12. Kinect Star Wars Lightsaber from xBox

Star Wars Kinect Lightsaber