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Claire should technically still be in preschool. However, because she missed her school's cutoff age by only a couple of months — and because she's a bit advanced for her age — her teachers recommended she start pre-kindergarten early. (As such, she will always be one of the youngest kids in her grade.) And one of the things that distinguishes preschool from pre-k is the inclusion of homework. I was shocked when they handed us her first assignment at pickup. Really? Homework for 4-5 year olds? (At the time, Claire was only 3.) I don't remember getting homework until the 2nd grade! They also included a sheet of instructions in her homework folder which included things like: Establish a scheduled time and quiet place for homework to...

Entertainment, Geek, Movies

Things David Fincher Doesn’t Do [Brilliant!]

Oct 06. 2014

This video has been popping up on my favorite blogs since last week, but I haven't had a chance to watch it until now. And it's excellent. One can't help but be utterly impressed with David Fincher afterwards. I don't think the average movie goer notices the things that Tony Zhou points out in the video, even when watching the same flick multiple times. (At least I don't. Do you?) But once you see it, you can't ignore its brilliance. I mean, who knew so much thought and planning goes into each shot, angle, and perspective to get the desired story, mood, and message across to the viewers? So if you have an extra 7 minutes today, I highly suggest you take a look at...

Entertainment, Infographics, Movies

A Comprehensive Chronology Chart of Disney Movies

Sep 23. 2014

Ever wonder where exactly in known history (or future) your favorite Disney movie takes place? Or how they compare chronologically to other Disney films? Now, you can, with this handy chart from Disney's New Groove. Aish, the creator of the timeline, explains: Disney movies in order of historical setting. (Excludes most of the package films. Some films, eg The Lion King, are impossible to pin down exactly and some, like Aladdin and Treasure Planet, are anachronistic, so these are estimations. A few have been split into 2 if there is more than one time period in the movie, and sequels have been put together.) Via Geeks Are Sexy. ...

Entertainment, Information, Movies

Fascinating Ways in Which ‘Based on a True Story’ Movies Differ from Real Life

Sep 21. 2014

I think most of us are smart enough to know that Hollywood takes a lot of liberties in making its films more marketable to audiences. Even if a movie is “based on a true story,” it can be safe to assume that many changes were made to the original narrative in order to make it more likable, entertaining, and relatable.

Still, I was shocked to read some of the actualities revealed in 24 Movies Based On a True Story (That Are Full of Shit). I’ve picked 10 of my favorites below — did you know about these?

Entertainment, Geek, Infographics, Reviews

Why You Should Love ‘Orphan Black’ [Infographic]

Sep 12. 2014

***spoilers below*** Because it's the best sci-fi show currently on TV. Because Tatiana Maslany is an amazing actress — hello, Emmy snub! — who plays about a dozen different characters (in case you didn't know, Orphan Black is a show about clones) with such ferocity that you could swear the show employs identical twins. Or triplets. Or quadruplets. Or even their own clones. Because you'll fall in love with everyone, and you'll have endless internal debates about which clone is your favorite. (Mine is Allison at the moment.) DAT DANCE PARTY. Because you can binge-watch seasons 1 and 2 — each 10 episodes long — and you'll be caught right up. And you'll finish the latest episode with a "NO!" (well, that happens pretty often with this show ;-)...

Entertainment, Movies, Reviews

Three Things You Should Be Watching Right Now

Aug 27. 2014

Just in case you have some time to kill in these last days of summer...

Entertainment, Funny, Music

Pop Songs as Sonnets

Aug 24. 2014

(Sorry for the lack of updates this past week. We are officially in the 2-week period between summer camp and the start of school, and I’ve expectedly been really busy with the girls. Add to that little Aerin wanting to copy everything that her big sister does — including not taking naps — and I feel like September can’t come soon enough!)

Pop Sonnets is a Tumblr blog that turns pop songs into Shakespearean sonnets. Needless to say, it’s full of delightful bits of brilliance. 🙂 Here are some of my favorites:

Art/Design, Books, Entertainment, Geek, Movies

The Giving Groot

Aug 08. 2014

Have you guys seen Guardians of the Galaxy yet? I was able to catch a showing opening weekend, and although I liked it a lot (I've loved Chris Pratt ever since he first stepped foot on the Parks and Recreation set), I didn't believe it was as fantastic as most people made it out to be. :-| I thought Winter Soldier was a better movie, TBH. And the best movie I've seen this year so far? The Grand Budapest Hotel. (And I have heard wonderful things about Boyhood...

Entertainment, Geek, Movies, Science, Star Wars

The Science of Star Wars

Aug 05. 2014

Physicist Andy Howell recently gave a talk about the science of Star Wars — yes, the actual science behind, the inspiration for, the data that supports, and the 'how's and 'why's behind the wonders of the SW world! — and wrote up a summary for Ain't It Cool. This is so nerdy that I couldn't help but stay up 'til 2am, devouring the details. 8-) The topics include: Space Fantasy Droids Tattoine Holograms Parsecs Lightsabers TIE Fighters Training Remotes The Death Star The Destruction of Alderaan For example, did you know that training remotes (the floating robotic orb Luke uses to practice his lightsaber skills) are a reality? And that they're flying on a spaceship right now???!!!!! In 1999, MIT professor David Miller showed his students STAR WARS, and when it got to the part about the training remotes,...

Art/Design, Books, Entertainment, Movies, Video Games

Pop Culture Reimagined as Little Golden Books

Aug 03. 2014

Another day, another art exhibit I’m dying to attend on the west coast. (Srsly. I know NY has some of the best that the art world has to offer, but I freakin’ LOVE the LA art scene!)

Galley 1988, which has gotten love on this blog before, is currently showing Storytime: A Little Galley Show by illustrator Joey Spiotto.

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Homework: A Family Effort?

Oct 07. 2014