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. Embed from Getty Images"> 1. Holiday (1938) - Johnny (Cary Grant) seems the perfect match for Julia (Doris Nolan), the socialite daughter of Edward Seton (Henry … [Read more...]
5 Classic Thanksgiving Movies From the 1940’s to 2000’s
Thanksgiving is such a great time for enjoying family and friends, recognizing the many blessings we should be thankful for, and even watching a favorite holiday flick. The five films below, all centered around Thanksgiving, will warm your heart and prepare you for the holidays. 1. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) - While we often think of Christmas with this classic film, the story actually takes … [Read more...]
5 Inspirational Sports-Themed Family Films that Tackle Black Racial Injustice
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...]
10 Romantic Movies from the 1930s
Whether you're having a low-key day in, or a fun date night, a romantic film is always a special way to keep entertained. And, for those who love classic movies these 10 films from the Golden Age of cinema will not disappoint. The 1930s was a revolutionary era for sound and color so we’re highlighting this unique decade. 1. City Lights (1931) - Charlie Chaplin directed and starred in this … [Read more...]
Turn Back TV: Punky Brewster
Our turn back TV recommendation this week is Punky Brewster, which ran for two seasons from 1984-1988. Punky Brewster is about a little girl (Soleil Moon Frye) and her special bond with her foster father, Henry Warnimont (George Gaynes), who eventually becomes her adoptive father. Henry is an elderly, sometimes moody, widower and Punky is a positive little girl with a great outlook on life. … [Read more...]
Turn Back TV: Who’s the Boss?
This week's turnback TV show is Who's the Boss? This series ran for 8 seasons, from 1984-1992. Retired major-league baseball player Tony Micelli (Tony Danza) takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for divorced executive Angela Bower (Judith Light). He’s a widower looking to provide a better life for his daughter, Samantha (Alyssa Milano). Angela is rigid and consumed with her work, while her … [Read more...]
Turn Back TV: Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell is a comedic television show that aired for 4 seasons, from 1989-1993. The series follows a group of high-school friends, Zach (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), Screech (Dustin Diamond), Lisa (Lark Voorhies), Kelly (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen), Jessie (Elizabeth Berkley), and Slater (Mario Lopez), plus their principal, Mr. Belding, (Dennis Haskins) as they navigate life at California's Bayside … [Read more...]
Turn Back TV: Growing Pains
Growing Pains is a television sitcom that ran for seven seasons, from 1985-1992. The show follows Dr. Seaver (Alan Thicke), a psychologist, and his wife Maggie Seaver (Joanna Kerns) a journalist, who are working hard and raising four children, Mike, (Kirk Cameron), Ben (Jeremy Miller), Carol (Tracey Gold), and Crissie (twins Kelsey and Kirsten Dohring and Ashley Johnson). Growing Pains … [Read more...]
Turn Back TV: Sister, Sister
This week's turn back TV show is the classic family comedy, Sister, Sister, starring identical twin sisters Tia and Tamera Mowry. It ran for six seasons, from 1994-1999. The show is about sisters, Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell, who were separated at birth and adopted by different households. At the age of 14, while shopping at a mall, the sisters literally run into each other. One sister … [Read more...]
Turn Back TV: Full House
Our turn back TV highlight this week is Full House, a television series that ran from 1987-1995. This show is one of our all-time favorites, and kids today love it as much as we did when we were their age. This is a warm, family comedy that teaches about the importance of kindness, honesty, teamwork, accountability, plus many other life lessons. Full House showcases the life of widower … [Read more...]
Turn Back TV: Family Matters
As more and more media and streaming platforms fill our kids' minds with good, and not so good, content, it's a great idea to consider wholesome, family-friendly TV shows from the past. A funny, heartfelt, television series that we recommend is Family Matters. What makes this show so meaningful are the positive messages in every episode. Take in mind, there's a fair amount of conflict, but the … [Read more...]
Recapping the LA Premiere of American Soul on BET!
American Soul is a television drama, created by Jonathan Prince and Devon Greggory, who also wrote the pilot. The series is a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of one of the greatest shows ever made, Soul Train. Don Cornelius created this legendary music and dance program, which aired in syndication from October 2, 1971 to March 27, 2006, and the show primarily featured performances by … [Read more...]
Watch Mariah Carey Effortlessly Sing Oh Holy Night
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Tinseltown Mom. Enjoy this wonderful rendition of Oh Holy Night, sung by Mariah Carey. … [Read more...]
Pure Flix Family Entertainment is Bringing the Ultimate Holiday Movie Experience to Your Home!
The holidays are the perfect time to bring loved ones together so this season we've elicited tips from Pure Flix Family Entertainment on ways to make the most out of your next family movie night! From ice skating to cookie baking, there are so many things to check off your holiday bucket list this season. With the official start of winter right around the corner, the sun is setting sooner and … [Read more...]
Indie Human Trafficking Film ‘A Broken Rose” Wins Big Among Film Festival Circuit
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...]
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