Posted on November 24, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Thanks to all who entered!
Winners:
Spider-Man poster and DVD:
Jay S
Olathe, KS
Swan Princess toy and DVD:
The D Family
New Port Richey, FL
Arthur Christmas DVD:
Holly S
League City, TX
Posted on November 18, 2012 at 8:00 am
In the 1980’s two boys remade the film “Raiders of the Lost Ark” shot for shot, with no money, no resources, and no clue. And there was another problem — it took them seven years to make, so there was quite a continuity problem as they went through adolescence. By then, they had grown up – and almost burned down the family home, nearly killed one of them, and stopped speaking to each other. Twenty-nine years later, their film “Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation“ has been praised by Steven Spielberg, Harry Knowles and Eli Roth. It has an obsessive and devoted following of millions and is considered the best and most successful fan film ever created.
Now this book tells the whole story of their odyssey – from two kids with nothing but a dream to recreate their most beloved movie to two seasoned filmmakers with an international cult phenomenon. It is a great treat for anyone who loves “Raiders,” movies, or stories of people who follow their dreams. I have one copy of the book to give away. Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Raiders” in the subject line and tell me your favorite scene in “Raiders of the Lost Ark” to enter. Don’t forget your address (US addresses only). I’ll pick a winner at random on November 25. Good luck!
Posted on November 13, 2012 at 3:59 pm
This is really special! I have one copy of the adorable Arthur Christmas DVD to give away. As I said in my review, “From the brisk Justin Bieber video that opens the story to the warm-hearted happy ending, this is a holiday charmer that shows us how imperfect families can still feel just right.” And it has wonderfully intricate details that will make you want to hit the pause button and watch it over and over. 
To enter, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Arthur Christmas” in the subject line and tell me your favorite Christmas carol. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only.) I’ll pick a winner at random on November 18. (Note my policy on conflicts.)
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 10:55 am
I am thrilled to have a very special prize to give away — the DVD, CD soundtrack, and plush animal. Send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Swan Princess” in the title and tell me something you’ll be thankful for on Thanksgiving. Don’t forget your address! (US addresses only) I’ll pick a winner at random on November 17.
Posted on November 9, 2012 at 11:30 pm
I’m delighted to have an Amazing Spider-Man DVD and poster to give away! This reboot of the Spidey franchise stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, whose real-life chemistry makes it one of the most romantic superhero sagas. As I wrote in my review:
There are a couple of things that work very well and make this an entertaining entry in the superhero canon. First, and let’s face it, this is what we want from Spider-Man movies, it is a blast to see your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swing his webby way through the city. In crystal clear IMAX 3D and with true mechanical effects — that is Garfield’s real weight swinging on real strings, not CGI — it is exhilaratingly vertiginous.
Garfield is less soulful and broody than Maguire, more athletic and witty. Peter Parker’s hipster signifiers include a skateboard, a hoodie, and a Mark Gonzales poster. And the heavenly Emma Stone plays beautiful science nerd Gwen Stacey, a more interesting character than would-be actress Mary Jane. There is genuine electricity between Peter and Gwen and director Marc Webb brings the same feel for young love he displayed in “(500) Days of Summer.” This unexpected tenderness gives heft to the story that in its own way is exhilaratingly vertiginous, too, and gave my Spidey sense a bit of a tingle.
To enter, send me an email at moviemom@moviemom.com with “Spider-Man” in the subject line and tell me your favorite Spider-Man villain. Don’t forget your address! (U.S. addresses only) I’ll pick a winner at random on November 15. Good luck!
