Ginnifer Goodwin was a dream to interview. I actually got to sit right next to her (be still my beating heart!). She is somebody I've watched on Once Upon A Time, so it was really cool to be in the same room with her. Best of all, it was for a movie I definitely loved! She was so normal and down to earth. You easily could go out to dinner with her and be at ease - that's how awesome she was. For those of you who don't know, Ginnifer … Continue Reading...
After meeting with the producer and director Tinkerbell And The Legend Of The Neverbeast (I posted the interview yesterday with them), I also got to meet with the story Story Artist Ryan Green and Animation Supervisor Mike Greenholt. Again, I was shocked into how much work and research goes into animation. Who knew that animation was so much hard work? Ryan started off … Continue Reading...
I love learning about the backstories on the movies I watch. It just gives you a better understanding, and that even holds true for animation. There is always a grain of truth in every movie and this holds true for Tinkerbell And The Legend Of The Neverbeast. We were able to talk to director Steve Loter and producer Makul Wigert about Tinkerbell And The Legend Of The … Continue Reading...
Did you see the Oscars last night? Did you see Big Hero 6 take home the win? I may have screamed a bit in my living room while watching. (What happens in Lisa's living room stays in Lisa's living room. LOL) A big part of why they won is Ryan Potter and Daniel Henney. They play Hiro and Tadashi in Big Hero 6. They brought these characters to life in such a way we felt for … Continue Reading...
Last week, I posted about talking with Kevin Costner. However, this week I will be talking with the humble gentlemen who played the McFarland team. McFarland USA is the awesome movie you need to go see if you haven't yet! McFarland, USA is inspired by a 1987 true story, in which an unlikely band of inexperienced, under-equipped, young Latino runners with exceptional … Continue Reading...
Chicago Family Palooza is proud to be the solution to that every day winter dilemma of "what are we going to do today!?" With all this cold weather, we definitely need a get-away!!! On February 28 and March 1 from 10am -6pm in the Mega Center and Ballroom at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL families are invited … Continue Reading...
Did you know that February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day? I love that in the middle of winter (especially here in Chicago since we keep getting more and more snow) that we can warm each others hearts. The best part of doing Random Acts Of Kindness is that you are making another person's day. I know that I love reading on Facebook about how others have helped my friends. … Continue Reading...
“McFarland, USA” is inspired by a 1987 true story, in which an unlikely band of inexperienced, under-equipped, young Latino runners with exceptional determination rise to become cross-country state champions under the leadership of their coach, Jim White. Over the years since then, the McFarland High School cross-country teams have won nine state championships and the small … Continue Reading...
I need to start this post with about how much I’d love to work with Disney. I actually met Patrick Osborne last year when I was in LA for Guardians of The Galaxy. I was able to watch his amazing short (and I knew back then how amazing his Academy Nominated Short really is!). It […]
I love movies that are based on true stories (especially ones like McFarland USA). I love to have my faith in humanity restored. I also love to watch a feel good story that really did happen. Can you imagine what it would be like for a movie studio to turn part of your life into […]
My kids were dying to see Big Hero 6 especially my 7 year old. That is why I was so excited to pick the brains of both Don Hall and Chris Williams, the directors of Big Hero 6. I have talked to these directors on my other trips, and they are amazing and an absolute […]
I think I have seen every single movie Kevin Costner has ever made. Seriously. Bill has a man crush on Kevin Costner. While his favorite Kevin Costner film in The Postman, we have sat through Waterworld more than once. Plus, you have the classic Field of Dreams. That is why when I got the opportunity […]
