‘movies’ entries

3-D Glasses For Kids

April 08, 2009 10:29 AM Filed Under: MOVIES Q & A

My 3 year old son and I are movie lovers and I am looking for toddler
sized, polarized 3D glasses. I can't seem to find smaller sized
glasses anywhere. The adult sizes tend to slip off of his face, which,
he pushes back with greasy, buttered hands, making the lenses very
dirty. Help!

–Scott

This almost had us stumped. We couldn't find any "real" 3-D glasses that were made for kids and were polarized (apparently what you need for 3-D movies. Hilary thinks you should go ahead and buy a couple pairs of adult-sized plastic ones and some croakies to keep them on your son's head. Or, some adult ones and some duct tape!

Food And Film Benefit

February 18, 2009 1:31 PM Filed Under: MOVIES

This just in....In conjunction with the NY Children's Film Festival, The Food and Film benefit will be presenting the not-to-be-missed 30 minute US … [see more]

Natural History Museum

February 18, 2009 8:54 AM Filed Under: MOVIES MUSEUMS

The appeal of the Museum of Natural History is endless. But to give your next visit a new twist, print out and follow the museum's "If You Liked the M … [see more]

Winter Secret Weapon

February 09, 2009 12:01 PM Filed Under: MOVIES WINTER

If you can't take another long Sunday cooped up indoors and yet another trip to the Museum of Natural History makes you want to flee the country, here … [see more]

NY International Children's Film Festival

February 06, 2009 4:52 PM Filed Under: MOVIES NYC ACTIVITIES

It's coming up from February 27-March 15th and tickets are on sale now. There are screenings all around NYC of films from around the world and for all … [see more]

Hotel For Dogs

January 16, 2009 12:55 PM Filed Under: DOGS MOVIES

Sure, the movie's opening this weekend and some of us will take our children to see it. But this weekend, Charlie (Hilary's dog) is having a sleepover … [see more]

Movie Party

January 08, 2009 4:55 PM Filed Under: MOVIES PARTIES Q & A

I want to do a movie birthday party--do any NYC theaters have a place for cake?

–Wendy

We know for sure that the Regal Cinemas on Union Square has a party room. If you fill out their birthday party form, they'll get back to you with the group ticket rate and all the details.

it must be sunday...
tip o’ the week: Super Easy Mac 'n Cheese

April 27, 2009 4:46 AM Filed Under: RECIPES TIP O' THE WEEK

Last year Hilary bought Alyssa's daughter a cookbook and Annabelle has spent the better part of the year perfecting the cookbook's macaroni and cheese recipe. Here's her version--the first one the children like that doesn't come out of a box and doesn't involve some sort of flourescent orange substance. The topping is our own special addition...but be forewarned: you won't be able to stop at one bite! … [see more]