Congrats to Toy Story 3 - Sheriff Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Barbie, etc... Plus, News on the Next Toy Story Production!

It's amazing to me that a family movie, Toy Story 3, which is rated "G", was actually nominated for several Oscars, and in the Best Picture category, too! Wow! Unfortunately, Toy Story 3 didn't win in that category - it wasn't expected to. Instead, The King's Speech won - and while I like the actor, Colin Firth, forever Mr. Darcy (Pride and Prejudice, 1995), I do not approve of Rated R movies, and in this case, it includes extreme profanity. I wanted to be sure you were all aware of this. I would love to see, in the future, a non-animated family film be nominated, though I 'm sure it will not be likely. If filmgoers chose...

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Posted in Awards Show , Buzz Lightyear , Oscars , Tim Allen , Toy Story 3 , Woody

The Faith & Values Movie Awards from MOVIEGUIDE

The Winners Are In! The Oscars may be this weekend, and frankly, I must admit... most Hollywood "type" Movies that are recognized at those award events, are not my cup of tea.  However, it's great to know that we have other options and other film-makers willing to create good and wholesome movies for our family viewing.The 19th Annual MOVIEGUIDE® Faith & Values Awards  (they are also known as the Christian Oscars) took place last weekend - February 18, 2011.And the Winner is...Category: Most Inspiring Movie of 2010Nominees:THE BOOK OF ELI, Warner Bros.GET LOW, Sony Pictures ClassicsLETTERS TO GOD, Vivendi...

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Posted in Amish Grace , Christmas with a Capital C , Dean Cain , John Ratzenberger , Kevin Sorbo , Secretariat , The Way Home , Toy Story 3 , What If