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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Blu-ray/DVD Splashes Into Homes this Month!

Posted on September 5, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Product Reviews | Tags: Jane Fonda, Lana Condor, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment | 8 Comments

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Editor’s Note: This review of “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Real Mom of SFV would like to acknowledge that without the labor of the writers and actors who are currently on strike, animated films such as this would not be possible. Plunge into the action with the all-new coming-of-age aquatic adventure in DreamWorks Animation’s, “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” Collector’s Edition, available … [Read more...]

Exploring the Vatican from Los Angeles

Posted on August 31, 2023 | Filed Under: Local Events, Pop Culture | Tags: Explore Vatican, Fever app, immersive art in LA, immersive experience, things to do in LA |

Explore Vatican

There are many places in this world that I would love to visit! There are cities in Asia, Europe and South America that are on my bucket list. So when I heard that there’s an exhibit in downtown LA that allows you to fully explore Vatican City without ever leaving California, I thought, “Sign me up!” I took my parents with me to Explore Vatican located inside Ace Mission Studios. It was an incredible experience! Walking into the … [Read more...]

Visiting Comic-Con Museum in San Diego

Posted on August 26, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: “My Hero Academia” Installation, Comic-Con Museum, San Diego Museums, Stan Lee Exhibit | 8 Comments

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Comic-Con Museum is located inside Balboa Park in San Diego, CA. It's the ultimate fan destination for fans of comics, movies, animation and sci-fi! Comic-Con Museum is a division of San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC), a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation, organized for creating awareness and appreciation of comics and pop culture/art. I’ve always wanted to go to SDCC, which is held annually in July, but haven’t had a chance to … [Read more...]

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania {Film Review}

Posted on August 16, 2023 | Filed Under: Pop Culture, Reviews | Tags: Andy Samberg, Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Selena Gomez, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | Leave a Comment

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Editor’s Note: This review of “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania" was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Real Mom of SFV would like to acknowledge that without the labor of the writers and actors who are currently on strike, films such as this would not be possible. “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” is the fourth installment of the “Hotel Transylvania” series. The film features voice actors Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, … [Read more...]

Beyond Halloween Town: The Story, the Characters, and the Legacy {Book Review}

Posted on August 9, 2023 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Beyond Halloween Town, Emily Zemler, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Tim Burton | Leave a Comment

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Calling all “The Nightmare Before Christmas” fans! Did you know that it is the 30-year anniversary of the eerily enchanting film? Now fans can discover the inspiration behind Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by reading a new book that is filled to the brim with fun facts about the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, Sally, Oogie Boogie and more! The book, “DISNEY TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Beyond Halloween Town – … [Read more...]

Dreamscape: Immerse Yourself in VR Fun!

Posted on August 7, 2023 | Filed Under: Misc, Pop Culture | Tags: Dreamscape, Virtual Reality, VR experience, Westfield Century City | Leave a Comment

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Looking for something to do with the family before school starts? Why not head to Dreamscape at Westfield Century City for some virtual reality fun? Dreamscape combines new technology, powerful storytelling and the thrill of a theme-park ride, all into one exciting VR experience! Last month, my daughter, her friend, and I visited Dreamscape in Century City to try out Men in Black: First Assignment. We had so much fun with this immersive … [Read more...]

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