It's been said that sports is the universal language that bring people together, and more than ever people need to come together for a common cause. It doesn’t matter where you’re from, your religious beliefs, or economic background, when you’re rooting for the same team you’re on the same team, even if just briefly. Sports promote a sense of belonging and identity by tying people together to a … [Read more...]

The holidays are the perfect time to catch up on all of our favorite movies, and the New Year boasts some of the best festive flicks of all time. Below are ten New Year's Eve themed-films that will get you in the mood for celebrating. 1. Holiday (1938) - Johnny (Cary Grant) seems the perfect match for Julia (Doris Nolan), the socialite daughter of Edward Seton (Henry Kolker), and even … [Read more...]

Stepmothers are often overlooked in spite of the care, and hard work they contribute in raising kids that are not biologically theirs.  In many cases, these women fill a void in a young person's life and even love them as if they were their own. To pay homage to those stepmothers who oftentimes go unnoticed we put together a list of films where stepmothers have made a touching impression in the … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Tinseltown Mom. Enjoy this wonderful rendition of Oh Holy Night, sung by Mariah Carey. … [Read more...]

Tinseltown Mom recently had a chance to view a dark, emotional, disturbing film about the realities of human trafficking in the Bay Area, specifically in Oakland. It's a tragic world that most of us will never experience for ourselves, but watching this movie may elicit compassion to those who have lived this harsh reality. This is not a family-oriented movie by any stretch. The movie initially … [Read more...]

After watching The Greatest Showman four times we've concluded that this is by far the best family movie of the year. The acting was authentic, the singing powerful and the story compelling, all elements of a good feature film, but not having to worry about foul language, strong violence, or overtly mature themes made the film worth the fare and repeat viewings. Although a family film and PG … [Read more...]

When it comes to family entertainment sometimes we have to go back to the good, old-fashioned classic.  This is America, Charlie Brown, is a time-honored gem that journeys us through special childhood memories, while helping us create new ones with our kids. RELATED: Download a Free Snoopy Coloring Page The original air date ran from 1988 to 1989, however, Warner Home … [Read more...]

Today's top movie pick, Terms of Endearment, is a 30-year-old classic still popular today.  This Oscar-winning film is beautifully paced and wonderfully written, with complex relationships woven throughout. The dramatic subject matter will pull at your heart in ways that mothers will undoubtedly appreciate. Terms of Endearment (1983) was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, and won five, including … [Read more...]

The 74th Golden Globe Awards is Sunday, January 8th on NBC and so many people couldn’t be more thrilled. But what’s also exciting is how some of your most beloved celebrities reacted to hearing the news of the nominations. Be sure to check out etonline's recap on how the famous, including some Tinseltown Moms like Nicole Kidman and Sarah Jessica Parker, received the news. Now, if you’re a … [Read more...]

Dream big and laugh out loud with the entire Peanuts gang like you’ve never seen them before in the animated feature, "The Peanuts' Movie." This fun adventure comes from the imagination of Charles Schulz and the creators of Ice Age. While Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks on an epic quest, his beagle pal Snoopy takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, The Red … [Read more...]