Kids Review: An intergenerational review of movies new and old for moviegoers young and old, hosted by marcia and her elementary school aged granddaughter Layli. These frank and fun discussions between a grandparent and grandchild about the films they have seen together often highlight differences and similarities in the ways two separate generations view the world around them. Layli's little preschool sister sometimes adds her two cents, as well. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:47:44 -0800 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:06:26 -0800 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.1) http://www.feedforall.com http://www.str8forward.com/OMSI-girls_edit2.jpg http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html 189 141 In this short introduction, Marcia and Layli tell you about their series of podcasts in which they review family-style movies for moviegoers of all ages. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html 467EB09A-40FA-4B6B-BB61-8865E1F74F61 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:55:27 -0700 Marcia and Layli discuss this movie and its significance to kids and family. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html A1CBD99F-B8DD-42FD-AF8D-6B01CF4A8B1E Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:55:28 -0700 Marcia and Layli review the movie "Charlotte's Web," with a few brief comments from Anya. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html 05BBFDD8-9E2E-4E51-A122-3D4A64B149D5 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:55:29 -0700 Marcia and Layli dissect the movie "Flushed Away," and Anya offers her off the wall opinion. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html 965C60CA-8C8E-4FFB-94DC-B44118D62204 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:34:07 -0700 An emotional response from Layli helps spark some deeper discussion of this film with her grandmother. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html 17DCA9E1-3396-4CB3-B5C2-25141556206A Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:23:19 -0700 Marcia and Layli chat about the movie "Firehouse Dog." Anya also provides a four-year-old's insight. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html A017C26B-32AF-49ED-A62A-991F3C67D221 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:47:24 -0700 Marcia and Layli compare watching old movies that can be viewed on demand on the computer, watching favorite rented or purchased DVDs, and just watching TV shows. Anya fills us in on the details of a "spicy" movie. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html 4336D4A0-299C-4B23-9AB7-657DA9D0491B Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:13:34 -0700 Layli describes her trip to Illinois she took with her grandparents earlier this year, and she makes a brief mention of movies seen on the plane (sort of). http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html 87F75A5A-D86E-496F-A43D-BA196DA0F773 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 18:13:05 -0700 Marcia, Layli and Anya compare Shrek 1, 2, and 3. To Grammy's surprise, the girls shred Shrek 3, and then, while they're at it, everyone considers sequels in general. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html 11D30E72-E130-4259-8C38-0AD12EA2A5FF Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:37:21 -0700 Marcia and her granddaughter Layli invite a friend of Layli's to go with them to get a boy's take on the film, "Evan Almighty." Anya later also critiques the movie in her own special four-year-old way. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html FB33EBD4-2F68-410C-A40D-B3CA005DE3B5 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 17:22:11 -0800 The movie, Surf's Up, is the topic of this discussion. Marcia and Layli consider the funny parts as well as the moral of the story. And four-year old Anya chimes in, too. http://www.str8forward.com/BoomerZoo.html C650F360-8027-45EA-940D-5DDA6B20E8F7 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:36:05 -0800 On a lazy afternoon, Layli and Marcia talk about the movie, "Meet the Robinsons." Anya provides some extra insight. http://www.str8forward.com/boomerzoo.html 45B349B1-9B42-4F11-8603-D2A56E3C4F71 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 11:59:11 -0800 Layli and Anya chat with Grammy about the movie "Underdog" and share personal reviews. The girls also consider how their own dog might fit the role. http://www.str8forward.com/boomerzoo.html 3CF5DD5C-9A8A-47CE-AFCB-E7C494F8BFD7 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:11:37 -0800 Marcia and Layli review "Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause." And more commentary from Anya. http://www.str8forward.com/boomerzoo.html 821D37D3-A3A1-4984-A817-79808DAD352A Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:11:38 -0800 Layli takes a turn at asking the questions, and Marcia and Layli compare Ratatouille with two others they've recently seen. Layli then interviews her sister, and Anya considers what kind of interesting questions a four year old should ask in return. http://www.str8forward.com/boomerzoo.html FFBA7A9A-57F2-456E-9A2B-FE8AA4E839CA Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:11:39 -0800 Marcia and Layli talk over the highlights and disappointments of the "Nancy Drew" movie they've just seen, and compare the film to the books. http://www.str8forward.com/boomerzoo.html 6379950E-6E60-41AF-A976-27D258C5DFAC Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:11:40 -0800 Marcia, Layli, and Anya interview each other about the movie they just saw, "Enchanted." All three give this one their highest rating yet, and they explain why. http://www.str8forward.com/boomerzoo.html 5123E150-213B-41FC-BB95-35C0AF487DBE Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:47:23 -0800