The Boys are Back: Your Next Great Date Night Movie!

Here's a special film that's perfect for your next date night in...

The Boys are Back is directed by Scott Hicks (the director of Shine) and features an incredible performance by Clive Owen. My husband and I really enjoyed watching it. Here's a quick synopsis:

The Boys are Back, the deeply moving and often funny tale of a man who finds himself suddenly responsible for raising two sons alone, comes to DVD on January 26, 2010 from Miramax Films and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. The story of this irreverent and independent sportswriter who suddenly faces single fatherhood is inspired by the true story of Australian Simon Carr. The Boys are Back is an original and uplifting story of one family’s journey. Exclusive bonus features include a behind-the-scenes photographic tour and a visit with the three special guys who lived the story.

Bonus features include:

• The Boys Are Back: A Photographic Journey — A picture is worth a 1,000 words as
director Scott Hicks takes us on a pictorial tour of the making of the film.
• A Father and Two Sons, On Set — Simon Carr, whose memoir inspired the movie, and
his real-life sons visit the set.

This movie was especially rewarding to watch for my husband because it's about fatherhood, something not often addressed by Hollywood. Check it out for yourself- You'll be glad you did! The Boys are Back is out now on DVD and is $19.99 on Amazon.

Disclosure: I'm a compensated Amazon affiliate.

Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You

Looking for a sweet treat for your little Valentines that won't rot their teeth? Check out Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for You Special Edition, a new Disney release guaranteed to get your kids in the holiday spirit.

Here's a synopsis of the DVD:

This Valentine themed animated collection features three Winnie the Pooh stories including a new-to-DVD adventure (“My Hero) a fun bonus feature (“Catch the Love Bug” game), Pooh-themed Valentines cards inside each DVD plus all features from the original.

In Un-Valentines Day, it's that warm and wonderful time when Pooh and his pals like to show how much they care. But Rabbit wants to cancel Valentine's Day because last year, he was up to his ears in the flood of cards that littered the Hundred Acre Wood. Reluctantly, everyone agrees -- until someone anonymously sends Pooh a pot of honey. Suddenly, the Valentine rush is again out of control, much to the delight of all -- including Rabbit. In A Valentine for You, Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, and Rabbit see Christopher Robin making a valentine for a girl and find he's been bitten by a "Smitten" and is lovesick. Worried that he'll no longer have time for them, and hoping a second bite from the love bug will cure him, they set out on a wild adventure to capture the Smitten. My Hero is a new-to-DVD adventure that shows the lesson of two friends truly helping each other. When Piglet saves Tigger’s life, Tigger decides to repay the favor by being Piglet’s servant. But Tigger’s new job causes Piglet more harm than good. When Tigger saves Piglet’s life, his obligation to be the servant is erased and all is back to normal.

My kids have already watched this DVD- my son has actually watched it several times- and they love it! Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine for you is out today on DVD for $26.99 at Amazon.com.

Disclosure: I am a compensated Amazon.com affiliate.