Never before has a film been so appropriately labeled as "Fantastic Mr. Fox," whose title so aptly sums up the genius and spirit of not only the titular fox, but of the director and inspired crew as well. Two years after the release of his most perplexing film yet, "The Darjeeling Limited," Wes Anderson has finally delivered a film that allows to me to join in on the conversation about his remarkable talent.
On various nights during November and December, Walt Disney World hosts Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom Park. The Party is a separate ticketed event that starts at 7:00 p.m. and lasts until midnight. In many ways, the Very Merry Christmas Party is similar to the Not So Scary Halloween Party.
One would be hard pressed to find anyone who has yet to form an opinion about Sarah Palin. The release of her long awaited and much debated memoir "Going Rogue" caps an incredible year for the self-described "hockey mom." A lot has happened in that time; the war in Afghanistan has escalated, the unemployment rate has risen, and President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize.
All of us no doubt have a favorite Christmas tale. Growing up as a child I remember the days leading up to Christmas as a magical time. Hiding under a thick blanket with a steaming mug of cocoa between my hands, I would listen to my mother or father read the classic Christmas stories until I fell into a sugar induced sleep at the foot of the family Christmas tree.
"New Moon", the sequel to Stephenie Meyer's first book, "Twilight", was released in theaters on Nov. 20, 2009. With theaters sold out across the country for the midnight release, New Moon raised more money in ticket sales in its first weekend than did previous record-holder "The Dark Knight.