Is An Invisibility Cloak Possible?

After my recent Harry Potter invisibility cloak post I wondered if it is even possible to create a real invisibility cloak. I discovered this History Channel special quite simply called, Invisibility Cloaks in which the television show That's Impossible looks at the science of a cloak.

They say that humans have been searching forever for a way to be invisible and that this power is getting closer. Watch this program to see the technology that may eventually allow us to be unseen. It looks at everything from battle tanks and cities disappearing to camouflage and cloaks and discusses the good and bad of such a possibility.

Find your copy of That's Impossible: Invisibility Cloaks here on Amazon.

See you

(or maybe I won't see you)

at Hogwarts!

Brenda

Movie Treasures By Brenda

More Harry Potter Reading:

Harry Potter's Invisibility Cloak Christmas Ornament.

Fans will want to add this hand blown glass ornament to their Harry Potter collection.

Harry Potter's Clue Game Reviewed.

We loved this game; you will, too.

Harry Potter Movie List & Marathon.

How many movies were there, what order do they go in and how do you have a Harry Potter marathon?

"How Invisibility Cloaks Work" 

According to How Stuff Works, we are near to being able to have the technology to make things invisible... 

Cloak of Invisibility - Wikipedia

Cloaks of invisibility are relatively rare in folklore; although they do occur in some fairy tales, such as The Twelve Dancing Princesses, a more common trope is the cap of invisibility. 

Harry Potter's Cloak of Invisibility

The world searches for the ultimate Harry Potter invisibility cloak and we found one. This cloak has been designed to look like the one used in the movie. Using an app, which is included with the cape, you can make the cloak disappear. Wear it with the patterned side out and it is visible; flip it around with the green outside and whoever is wearing it disappears on the screen. 

"Harry Potter's cloak of invisibility grants the wearer the power of invisibility."

Find your Pods invisibility cloak here on Amazon.

See you 

at Hogwarts!

Brenda

More Harry Potter Reading:

Discover Hallmark's Harry Potter Invisibility Cloak Christmas Ornament.

Uncover The Best Harry Potter Decorative Gift Ideas.

Check out Harry Potter's Clue game.

Hallmark Harry Potter Cloak of Invisibility Christmas Ornament (2023)

You can own a cloak of invisibility in the form of this hand-blown glass Hallmark Christmas ornament produced in Poland for the Keepsake collection in 2023. It was produced in a limited quantity by Warner Bros. for their 100th anniversary and measures 6 inches tall. It comes in a gift box for presentation, storage and protection. A fantastic Christmas gift idea for your Harry Potter fan or maybe even yourself.

Find your Harry Potter Cloak Hallmark ornament here on Amazon.

See you

at the movies!

Brenda

More Harry Potter Reading:

Discover Lego's Harry Potter Hogwarts Express Train Set.

Professor Dumbledore's Quote Poster.

Harry Potter Pumpkin Juice Recipes.

How to Build A Polar Express Gift Set

The Polar Express is a great story that particular appealed to my train-loving sons when they were young. If we had young boys to buy a Christmas gift for now, I would consider putting together a gift set with The Polar Express theme. In that set, you would definitely find a hardcover copy of the book plus a Blu-ray or DVD copy of the movie, a magical bell and even some hot chocolate...

On this page, find inspiration to put together your Polar Express gift set for someone whom you know would love to add The Polar Express to their collection.

THE BOOK BY CHRIS VAN ALLSBURG

No doubt that if you are reading this page you are already aware of the popular 1985 children’s book, The Polar Express. The now-classic Christmas story told within the pages of this book was written and illustrated by award-winning children’s author Chris Van Allsburg. It’s a peaceful Christmas story of a young boy being whisked away on a train to the north pole with Santa Claus. Our family discovered this book, right around when it was published in 1985 and shortly before Chris Van Allsburg won a Caldecott Medal for his story. Find your copy of The Polar Express book here on Amazon.

THE MOVIE WITH TOM HANKS

In 2004, The Polar Express was made into an animated movie that was the first all-digital capture film ever made. The film starred Daryl Sabara, Nona Gaye, Jimmy Bennett, and Eddie Deezen and featured Tom Hanks in six different roles. It was released on DVD in 2005. 

The Polar Express story presented in the movie remains true to the book, including the bittersweet ending:

"At one time, most of my friends could hear the bell, but as years passed, it fell silent for all of them. Even Sarah found one Christmas that she could no longer hear its sweet sound. Though I've grown old, the bell still rings for me, as it does for all who truly believe."

Find your copy of The Polar Express movie (shown above) here from Amazon on either DVD or Blu-ray disc.

SANTA'S BELL ORNAMENT

We believe that every child, or even those who are children at heart, who loves the Polar Express story should own a sleigh bell. The bell pictured here is the official Hallmark bell for The Polar Express story. It is a perfect add on to your gift set! I love the quality and the price point. You will find your Hallmark Polar Express sleigh bell here on Amazon.

HALLMARK'S BELIEVE SANTA CLAUS

Released by Hallmark in 2004, Hallmark's The Polar Express BELIEVE Santa Claus would definitely be a thrilling and unexpected gift idea for any fan, young or young at heart! Now out of production, the best place to find your BELIEVE Santa Claus is here on eBay. As I look today, there are both new and used Santas available.

HOT CHOCOLATE

Finally, hot chocolate is a required addition because of the Hot Chocolate scene in the movie. There are oodles of options for hot chocolate on Amazon. I looked just now and see some great deals on Swiss Miss with or without marshmallows. I also see Nestle, Ghirardelli, Starbucks, Tim Hortons and more. Click here to see for yourself all of the hot chocolate available on Amazon.

See you

at the movies!

Brenda

Movie Treasures By Brenda

MORE POLAR EXPRESS IDEAS:

Discover Hallmark's The Polar Express Hot Chocolate Coffee Mugs
What would be more exciting than having a cup of hot chocolate in an exact replica of the Polar Express' hot chocolate cup and saucer?

Oliver's Ghost Hallmark Halloween Movie (2011)

Oliver's Ghost, A Ghost Of A Story

Oliver's Ghost aired originally on the Hallmark Channel, a  Halloween movie in which a boy can see ghostly spirits. He moves to an old house in the suburbs where he can see the previous home owner's spirit and he and a neighbor work together to help free that spirit by having him let go of his earthly regrets, which allows the house and the family to resume normal living.

Here's the movie trailer:

FAST Facts About Oliver's Ghost 

DIRECTED BY: David S. Cass Sr.
STARS: Martin Mull, Rhea Perlman, Nicholas Stargel, Cameron Daddo, Bridget White, Daniela Bobadilla and Preston Strother.
RELEASE DATE: October 22, 2011
RUNTIME: To be determined.
RATING: Undetermined, although the trailer certainly makes the movie look like a family movie.
WRITTEN BY: David Golden

Meet Nicholas Stargel

Meet Nicholas Stargel Child Star of Oliver's Ghost Nicholas Stargel plays the child star in Oliver's Ghost. He started acting when he was five, appearing on the t.v. show Monk. In the next five years, he has appeared in six more shows and movies: Hallmark Hall of Fame's Front Of The Class, One Tree Hill, Past Life, Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns and Drop Dead Diva. He has also appeared in many television commercials for companies like Subway and Special K and has appeared in print. Nicholas lives in Georgia and California, splitting his time, as required. Besides acting, Hallmark says that he enjoys sports including baseball, football, soccer and that he is also a singer and guitar player.

Oliver's Ghost DVD

As far as I am aware, Oliver's Ghost has not made it to DVD so you will have to catch it when and if Hallmark airs it at Halloween time.  If you know otherwise, be sure to let me know. If you have seen this movie, be sure to let us know what you thought, too!

See you
at the movies!
Brenda

More Halloween:

Not Too Scary Movies For Tweens or Pre-Teens on Halloween.
Your Tween will probably be clamouring to see a scary movie this Halloween and probably will want to do so without you around....
Hallmark's Growing The Big One.
Hallmark's 2010 fall or Halloween themed movie, featuring small town life and giant pumpkins..

Halloween Every Day, A Halloween Blog.
Take six Halloween enthusiasts, put them in a great big black cauldron and stir. What do you get?

How to Make A Frosty the Snowman Gift Set

Frosty the Snowman is an animated television program that many of us grew up with but did you know that the famous song was written in 1950, inspired by the success of the Christmas song, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer? The song appears on almost every children's music compilation.

That same year, Little Golden Books published a book sharing the story.

There was a short 3-minute film made but the film we all know and hold dear in our hearts is the 1969 Rankin-Bass television special of the same name.

When I was a child, this television special was one that we watched every year and when I eventually had my own family, we shared the story each year with them, too.

Frosty's popularity continues to endure. He's a timeless Christmas classic and an important part of our pop culture.

This popularity means you probably already know the plot of his story, the snowman who comes to life when children place a magical hat upon his head. Frosty enjoys playing with the children but is unable to tolerate the sun and eventually leaves, promising "He'll be back again someday."

This show is so popular that we love the idea of putting together a package for both the young people in our lives as well as for the older folk who have fond memories of the story. Therefore, on this page, we have assembled a few of the best Frosty the Snowman items available to help you create a wonderful themed set for someone on your list this Christmas.

Start with a copy of the television show and add any of the following...

Click here to order Frosty the Snowman on DVD or Blu-ray from Amazon.

A Copy of the Book

Of course, your gift set should probably start with a copy of the classic book, as shown here. This is a Little Golden Book style of book and seems appropriate given the fact that the first Frosty book was a Little Golden Book, too.

A Coffee Mug

There do not seem to be any official mugs so I shopped around and found this cute and adorable snowman mug by Fitz and Floyd.  It's full of spirit, practical and affordable, too. Find it on Amazon here.

A Plush Toy

I love the Build-A-Bear Workshop plush pieces, like the Frosty the Snowman plush toy, which features Frosty and his hat. There is an accessory kit that will allow you to include his broom, scarf and pipe. There are other stuffed toys that include his friends, Karen and Hocus Pocus.  Find it and other Build-A-Bear pieces on Amazon by clicking right here.

A Hallmark Ornament

Hallmark has released numerous Frosty the Snowman ornaments. We like these three, Magic in the Air, Frosty the Snowman and A Warm Frosty Hug. Hanging a Frosty ornament on the tree will become a family tradition so it is a perfect addition to your gift package. If Hallmark continues to release new versions, you will also be able to add to this collection every year. You can find all of the Hallmark Frosty ornaments here on Amazon.

A Snowman Kit

Another great option is a snowman kit, which contains everything you need to build a snowman except, of course, for the snow! We show below the Burton & Burton set, which cost a bit more, but which appears to have the nicest hat.

A Reusable Tote Bag

Finally, we have included a reuseable totebag that is adorned with the image of a snowman and can be packed with whichever Frosty-themed treats you choose. Be sure to tuck in a couple of edible treats, too! They'll enjoy the goodies and be able to use the bag for years to come.

In Closing

We hope this page has given you some inspiration for a unique Frosty the Snowman themed gift set!

Merry Christmas!
Brenda

More Christmas Gift Ideas:

A Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Gift Set
The 12 Days of Christmas Starbucks Gift Ideas

Four Hallmark Christmas Movies (2009-2010)

Have you seen these Hallmark Christmas movies from 2010 and 2009?

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas (2010)

The Night Before, The Night Before Christmas is the story of one family trying to save Santa and the delivery of presents on Christmas Eve. December 23rd arrives and they find that they do not have a Christmas tree, any presents or any Christmas spirit. They have simply been too busy with their lives and their busy schedules, even during the holiday season. Of course this will change when Santa crashes on the roof of their home on Christmas Eve. Santa's sleigh is broken down and his gift bag missing and he is suffering from amnesia. One of the children who still believes in Christmas magic is determined to save Christmas by getting his family into the holiday spirit. They have to work as a team in order to help Santa get back to work and, at the same time, they save their own family.

The Night Before, the Night Before Christmas was filmed in Toronto, Canada, and aired on Saturday, November 20th, 2010.

Read my full review here or click here to buy it on Amazon.

Call Me Mrs. Miracle (2010)

Those who loved Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle will no doubt love the 2010 Christmas movie, Debbie Macomber's Mrs. Miracle 2. The movie is called Call Me Mrs. Miracle and is set at Christmastime in New York City. An opinionated saleswoman in a department store decides that it could use a bit of magic at holiday time and works to create a hot toy for her boss. She also takes control of things at the store and helps a romance between the assistant of a fashion designer and her nephew, working hard to ensure a great Christmas happens for everyone.

Mrs. Miracle (2009)

The original movie, Mrs. Miracle, aired on the Hallmark Channel on December 5, 2009 and is said to be Hallmark's highest rated film of 2009. It features a single dad who cannot locate a housekeeper for his twin sons. A magical housekeeper arrives and helps him move forward from his wife's death and find new love. He needed a miracle and Mrs. Merkle, referred to as Mrs. Miracle by the children, was the one who provided one.

This movie is available now from Amazon and was released November 16, 2010.

Read more about the two Mrs. Miracle movies here or click here to buy it on Amazon.

November Christmas (2010)

Aired on November 28, 2010.

In the new Hallmark Hall of Fame production, November Christmas, the Rhode Island family of a little girl who has cancer works to celebrate Christmas in the summer so that their daughter might enjoy it. Aided by an older couple and eventually the entire town, they manage to do so, creating both a Halloween and a Christmas that are special.The cast includes John Corbett, Sam Elliott, Karen Allen, Sarah Paulson and Emily Alyn Lind and the film was filmed in Wolfville, Canada. Read my full review here or click here to buy it on Amazon.


Do you love Hallmark Christmas movies?

See you
at the movies!
Brenda

Quick Link:

Check out all of Hallmark's Christmas movies on Amazon.

Author's Note: This page was originally written elsewhere in 2010.

Hallmark Christmas Movies (2012)

Love Hallmark Movies? On this page, rediscover the twelve Christmas-themed Hallmark movies that were released in 2012 and find out where you can buy them. 

(Find the Hallmark Holiday Collection DVD here on Amazon)

HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES 2012 LIST

Christmas with Holly

Christmas Song

Hitched for the Holidays

Come Dance With Me

Help for the Holidays

Baby's First Christmas

The Wishing Tree

It's Christmas, Carol!

Naughty or Nice

CHRISTMAS SONG

Christmas Song originally aired on November 3, 2012. It starred Natasha Henstridge and Gabriel Hogan star in a story about two schools that have been merged into one. The rivalry of the former two schools dies hard, especially for the choir groups and the music teachers from the two schools who are forced to compete for the single teaching position with the competition taking the form of a Christmas song competition.

A BRIDE FOR CHRISTMAS

A Bride for Christmas originally aired on December 1, 2012. It shares the story of a young woman who cancels her third engagement as she stands at the altar and is determined not to have another serious relationship until she meets the right man. She meets a young man who unknown to her is trying to win a bet that he can convince a woman to marry him by this Christmas.

BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS

Baby's First Christmas originally aired on December 15, 2012. It features two lawyers - one male and one female - who are so different that they simply cannot get along. Finally, one of them moves on to another location but the pair still finds themselves thrown together when their sister and brother fall in love and have a baby. However, the baby's parents are in a difficult situation and the lawyers are forced to step in and help out.

Christmas Song, A Bride for Christmas and Baby's First Christmas are available on DVD as part of a four-movie set, as shown above. Movie collections like this are almost always more economical to buy than single DVD releases plus, in this case, you get four great Hallmark movies to watch. 

CHRISTMAS WITH HOLLY

Originally appearing on December 9, 2012, Christmas with Holly is a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie presentation, which means that it aired on ABC instead of the Hallmark Channel. That is particularly important for those many Hallmark movie fans who do not have access to the Hallmark Channel. You can watch the official movie trailer and learn more about Christmas with Holly by clicking right here or you can buy the DVD from Amazon by clicking here.

MATCHMAKER SANTA

Matchmaker Santa originally aired on November 17, 2012, and stars Lacey Chabert, Florence Henderson, John Ratzenberger, Adam Mayfield and Donovan Scott. It tells the story of a woman in love with a workaholic named Justin who winds up stranded with his assistant, Dean, in a small romantic town at Christmas time. Matchmaker Santa is not available on DVD.

HITCHED FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Hitched for the Holidays originally aired on November 25, 2012, and tells the story of two young people who look for a temporary partner in an effort to please their families during the holidays. They do find each other but things become complicated when the Catholic and Jewish families get involved. It stars Joey Lawrence, Emily Hampshire and Marilu Henner.

Buy Hitched for the Holidays on DVD from Amazon.

THE CHRISTMAS HEART

The Christmas Heart originally aired on December 2, 2012. It sees traditions change on Arthur Avenue when a teenager from the neighborhood is hospitalized because he needs a heart transplant. A heart is located but must make it to the teenager on Christmas Eve through a snowstorm. The neighborhood puts out luminaires to honor the young man and his family and those very lights help save Matt's life. The Christmas Heart is not available on DVD.

COME DANCE WITH ME  

Originally airing on December 8, 2012, Come Dance With Me shares the story of a financial executive trying to make a good impression on the head of the firm because he wants a promotion. However, at the same time, he is dating the daughter of the man he is trying to impress and the young lady's mother doesn't approve of the match. In an effort to create the perfect proposal, the young man signs up for dance lessons but once he starts dance lessons he discovers feelings for the dance instructor.

Click here to buy Come Dance with Me from Amazon.

HELP FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Help For The Holidays premièred December 9, 2012, and tells the story of one of Santa's female elves who wonders if life offers more than just making toys for Santa. When Santa receives a special wish from a youngster in L.A., he sends Christine to visit the family. The family, it turns out, needs an intervention because mom and dad are too busy working and the children often left alone. Christine takes on the roll of nanny, hoping to help bring the family back together. Help for the Holidays is not available on DVD.

IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL!

It's Christmas, Carol originally aired on November 18, 2012. It  captured my interest immediately because it is a twist on the traditional story, A Christmas Carol. In this version of this movie, a successful and ruthless book publisher is visited by the ghost of a previous boss who visits the past, present and future  revealing how her ways have been bad. Of course, she will wake up ready to repair her nasty past. It's Christmas, Carol stars Carrie Fisher, Emmanuelle Vaugier and Carson Kressley.

NAUGHTY OR NICE

Naughty or Nice originally aired on November 24, 2012. It tells the story of Krissy Kringle who doesn't feel like dealing with the Santa mail she receives because she lives on Candy Cane Lane. However, she receives a parcel that she can't ignore that contains Santa's Naughty or Nice book. Naughty or Nice stars Hilarie Burton, Matt Dallas, Meredith Baster and Michael Gross.

THE WISHING TREE

The Wishing Tree premiered on November 10, 2012.  It stars Jason Gedrick, Emmalyn Estrada, Richard Harmon and Amital Marmorstein, The Wishing Tree shares the story of a professor who struggles to put the past behind him. He winds up helping a troubled teen turn her life around through a Christmas tree that is decorated with handwritten wishes and of course, the tree helps us all believe that wishes really do come true.

It's Christmas Carol, Naughty or Nice and The Wishing Tree are available on DVD as part of a four-movie set, as shown above. You can find it on Amazon by clicking right here.

IN CLOSING

Well that's it. The Hallmark Christmas movie list from 2012. Which ones did you see? Which ones did you miss? Which one is the most intriguing to you? Be sure to take a moment to say hello in the comments box shown below.

See you at the movies!
Brenda

Quick Links

Check out all of the Hallmark Christmas-themed movies on Amazon.

Hallmark Christmas Movies (2013)

Love Hallmark Movies? On this page, rediscover the Christmas-themed Hallmark movies that were released in 2013.

The Hallmark Channel is the place to go for family-friendly holiday programming and lots of it. In 2013, the Hallmark Movie Channel delivered thirteen new Hallmark Christmas movies and a host of other holiday films, both old and new with the best time slots reserved for the brand new Hallmark movies.

The movies included Pete's Christmas, Merry Mix-Up, Let it Snow, Window Wonderland, Fir Crazy, Christmas Share, Christmas Star, The Christmas Ornament, Snow Bride, The Santa Switch, The Thanksgiving House, The Christmas Spirit and finally, Christmas in Conway, which appeared on ABC and not the Hallmark Channel, a decided bonus for those who do not receive the Hallmark Channel.

On this page, read a brief summary of each of the 2013 Hallmark Christmas movies and find out which ones are available on DVD.

A List of New Hallmark Christmas Movies (2013)

• A Very Merry Mix-Up
• The Christmas Spirit
• Window Wonderland
• Let it Snow
• The Santa Switch
• Pete's Christmas
• Christmas Share
• Snow Bride
• The Thanksgiving House
• Fir Crazy
• The Christmas Ornament
• Christmas Star
• Christmas in Conway

A Very Merry Mix-Up

What happens when an antique shop owner sets off to meet her fiancée's family? Of course, there's a mix up. Starring Alicia Witt, Mark Wiebe, Scott Gibson, Susan Hogan, Richard Fitzpatrick and Lawrence Dane. This movie is available on DVD from Amazon by clicking here.

The Christmas Spirit

This story is like that seen of It's A Wonderful Life set in modern times. In this film, the main character tries to save a small New England town from a real estate development. Starring Nicollette Sheridan of Desperate Housewives fame. It does not appear to be available on DVD.

Window Wonderland

What happens when New York City department store employees try to win a job dressing windows? That's the premise of this movie, which stars Naomi Judd, Chyler Leigh, Paul Campbell and Cameron Mathison. It is not available on DVD.

Let It Snow

Can a wonderful lodge in Maine become a trendy hot spot? Let It snow stars Candace Cameron Bure, Alan Thicke and Jesse Hutch. Let It Snow can be found on Amazon here.

The Santa Switch

What happens when a dad who needs help gifting his family with a great holiday is handed Santa's reigns? Starring Sean Astin, Ethan Erickson, Anne Dudek, Annie Thurman and Griffin Cleveland. This movie does not appear to be available on DVD.

Pete's Christmas

What happens when a middle child is allowed to repeat things over and over again until he is able to gift his family with the holiday he thinks that they deserve? Starring Bruce Dern, Bailee Madison and Zachary Gordon. Find Pete's Christmas on Amazon by clicking here.

Christmas Share

What happens when when a couple that includes a musician from a small town and an advertising executive, switch houses at Christmas? Starring Tricia Helfer, J.T. Hodges, Mark Lutz and Cristina Rosato. This movie does not appear to be available on DVD.

Snow Bride

Find out what happens when a tabloid reporter discovers the political family she's been hounding is not what she thought they were. Starring Patricia Richardson, Katrina Law and Jordan Belfi. Snow Bride is available on Amazon by clicking here.

The Thanksgiving House 

What happens when a lawyer from Boston inherits a house that sits on the site of the first Thanksgiving celebration? Starring Lindsay Wagner, Emily Rose, Justin Bruening, Adam Kaufman and Bruce Boxleitner. Unfortunately, this movie does not appear to be available on DVD.

Fir Crazy

What happens when a holiday humbug winds up selling Christmas trees on the family Christmas tree lot? Starring Sarah Lancaster, Eric Johnson and Colin Mochrie. This movie does not appear to be available on DVD.

The Christmas Ornament

How does a widow get through her first Christmas without her spouse? Starring: Kellie Martin and Cameron Mathison. Find the Christmas Ornament on Amazon here.

Christmas Star 

What happens when a widow meets up with his sweetheart from high school who is a huge pop star? Starring Shannon Elizabeth, Steve Byers, Julia Lalonde and Kyle Breitkopf. This movie does not appear to be available on DVD.

Christmas in Conway

Christmas in Conway stars Andy Garcia, Mandy Moore and Mary-Louise Parker.

Hallmark calls Christmas in Conway a testament to love, filled with scenes of hilarity. Imagine if your neighbours wanted to set up a real Ferris wheel in their backyard. How would you greet that news? With joy or disapproval? What if you knew the reason the Ferris wheel was being put there was to allow a seriously ill woman a romantic memory? That is the story behind Christmas in Conway.

For those who do not receive the Hallmark Channel, it is good to know that Hallmark reserves the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies for other channels. In this case, Christmas in Conway aired on December 1, 2013, on ABC. I know that news was greeted with a cheer by fans who miss all of the holiday programming that is not available to them on the Hallmark Channel. You can find Christmas in Conway on Amazon here.

Well that's it. The Hallmark Christmas movie list from 2013.  Which ones did you see? Which ones did you miss? Which one is the most intriguing to you? Be sure to take a moment to say hello in the comments box shown below.

See you
at the movies!
Brenda

Quick Links:

Hallmark Christmas-themed movies on Amazon.
Hallmark movies on Pinterest.

Author's Note: This page was originally created on another site in 2010.

Under Wraps Movie Review

Under Wraps: A Disney Channel Original and a Hallmark Movie

As an eBay seller, I seek out unusual, out-of-the-ordinary movies to sell. In 2013, I came across a move called Under Wraps and I carried it home, curious about it for two reasons. Firstly, because it had a mummy on the cover and children in the pictures, it seemed like it might be a family friendly Halloween movie and be a worthy addition to my page about not-too-scary movies for tweens and secondly, because it was a joint Disney Channel and Hallmark Entertainment movie both of whom produce made-for-television movies that I enjoy.

Under Wraps is a 1997 movie in which three 12-year old children discover and befriend a 3,000-year old mummy. They accidentally set him free but feel obligated to see him safely returned to his sarcophagus by midnight on Halloween so that he won't ** poof ** become a pile of dust.


Under Wraps stars three child actors: Adam Wylie from the Gilmore Girls, Clara Bryant from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Corinne Bohrer from Veronica Mars. Making an appearance as the bad guy Kabut, is Ed Lauter who has appeared in an endless number of television programs and movies during his career. I recognized his face immediately, perhaps from the movie Seabiscuit.

It is definitely a tween or pre-teen friendly movie. The opening scene, set in a movie theatre with two of the main characters watching a horror movie, was the scariest part but is over fairly quickly and I believe it is just the type of scare that your tweens might be looking for. The scene features a gross looking monster attacking a dad in the kitchen. I won't say more for fear of spoiling a moment for you but I will say that it was more intense than I was anticipating but no blood is shown. After that initial fright, there is some sense of scariness woven throughout the movie and a whole lot of screaming, all interwoven with humour. It is a good movie for older children who are not ready for true horror movies as it is part horror movie and part comedy movie.

Under Wraps Movie Trailer

SPOILER ALERT

Don't watch this trailer if you don't want your surprise to be ruined. However, if you want to understand the nature of the scary scene, do watch it. It's a slightly long review at 5-minutes but perhaps necessary if you want to decide whether or not to show this film to your children. Honestly, though if I wanted to enjoy the movie and was previewing this trailer for my children, I'd stop after the initial scene (set in the movie theatre) because this is not just a trailer but a full review of the entire movie with scenes shown all the way to the end. I agree with the reviewer that the opening scene is the scariest part of the movie.

Have You Seen Under Wraps? Are You Wondering Where You Can Buy It?

Now I have to impart the bad news. Although this movie was once readily and affordably available, it is not anymore. It can be very expensive because the demand for it is much greater than the supply.   If you are looking to buy it, I recommend you check the current pricing on Amazon by clicking right here and on eBay by clicking here. You might be lucky and find a copy of the movie that is priced reasonably. However, it is more likely you will find one that stretches your budget or that you might not find one at all.  Good luck to you if you are looking to add a copy of this movie to your collection.

Pricing aside, I think Under Wraps is an enjoyable if somewhat dated movie worth adding to your collection especially if you remember watching it on the Disney Channel when you were younger. It will make you smile. I watched it again recently and even though I was alone I laughed out loud.

How about you? Have you seen Under Wraps? Would you recommend it? Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know what you think about Under Wraps.

See you
at the movies!
Boo-renda

Quick Links to More Tween Friendly Halloween Movies

Buy or Rent Under Wraps on Amazon.

Not Too Scary Movies For Tweens or Pre-Teens
If you're looking for a movie for a tween that is scary but not too scary, you'll find an interesting assortment right here on this page.

Walt Disney's The Watcher in the Woods Movie Review
Have you seen Disney's The Watcher in the Woods? It's a suspenseful move from the 1980s. Learn more here.

Author's Note: Please note this post was originally written in 2013 on another website.

Remember Sunday Movie Trailers

Remember Sunday stars Alexis Bledel, who I love from the Gilmore Girls and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants movies and Zachary Levi, who appeared in Chuck and Thor: The Dark World.

The story? That of a young man with memory issues and a young lady who falls for him and finds herself wondering what he is hiding. His secret is that he suffered a brain aneurysm three years ago and now he does not have any short-term memory.

Hallmark released three movie trailers for this movie and I have chosen to share them all here. The first two are shorter trailers, the third the longer version. If you're keen, like I am, you'll be happy to watch all three, even though there is an overlap. If you just want to watch one, I recommend the last one, although it is the longest but not really long at three minutes.







Did You Watch Remember Sunday?  What did you think?

See you
at the movies!
Brenda

Quick Links:

Click here to order your copy of Remember Sunday from Amazon.
Read my list of the best Hallmark movies ever.

Author's Note: This page was originally written in 2013 elsewhere and relocated to this blog in 2015.

Hallmark Hall of Fame's Christmas in Conway

Christmas in Conway is the 250th Hallmark Hall of Fame movie presentation as well as this year's Hallmark Hall of Fame Christmas movie. As you might or might not know, Hallmark reserves the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies for a channel other than the Hallmark Channel, which is reason for celebration amongst those of us who do not receive the Hallmark Channel.

This year's movie is the story of a husband who is determined to provide his seriously ill wife with a special Christmas treat in the form of a Ferris wheel in the backyard. That news is greeted with mixed feelings by the neighbours and negatively by one in particular who wants to win the Christmas house decorating contest.

You can check out the movie for yourself in this short Youtube video:

 

What would you think if your neighbour wanted to erect a Ferris wheel in his or her back yard? Would you be happy or dismayed? And, more importantly, will you be tuning in on December 1st to watch Hallmark Hall of Fame's Christmas movie presentation, Christmas in Conway? Find your copy on Amazon by clicking right here.

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at the movies!
Brenda

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Buy Hallmark Hall of Fame's Movie Remember Sunday

Hallmark Hall of Fame's newest movie, Remember Sunday, aired Sunday, April 21, 2013 on ABC. It stars Alexis Bledel and Zachary Levi and is a good romantic movie about the story of a man who suffers total short-term memory loss. Imagine what it would be like if you couldn’t remember the details of your personal schedule or the newer people in your life from day to day.

If you missed this Hallmark movie or just want to add it to your collection, you will be interested in knowing that it is already available for purchase from Amazon.com.



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Brenda

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Remember Sunday movie trailers.

Remember Sunday: New Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie (2013)

Attention Hallmark Hall of Fame movie fans! There's a new Hallmark movie coming to a television screen near you in just a few days.

Remember Sunday is the story of a young man who has issues with his short term memory and a young lady who falls for him but cannot quite figure him out given his strange behavior and lapses in memories.

Take a look at the movie trailer and I think you will agree that iIt definitely looks like an enchanting movie, one that Hallmark fans won't want to miss.

Remember Sunday airs on ABC this Sunday, April 21. We are thrilled that we do not have to receive the Hallmark Channel in order to watch it and we are looking forward to the movie, too! How about you? Do you watch Hallmark movies?

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Brenda

The Notebook on Blu-ray Disc

 

An old-fashioned tearjerker? Yes.

The Notebook is an "impassioned and great-looking adaptation" of the novel written by Nicholas Sparks.

It has wonderful actors including Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner and Gena Rowlands who play the same couple in the 1940s and in current times in North Carolina.

One poor, one rich.

One devoted, one suffering from dementia.

Their enduring love is the story here. A true romance.

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at the movies!

Brenda

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Hallmark's Christmas With Holly (2012)

Hallmark Hall of Fame's next movie presentation is Christmas with Holly.

Christmas with Holly is a romantic story based on a novel by Lisa Kleypas called Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor.

I love that it will air just shortly before Christmas on December 9, 2012 and I love that it will air on ABC, which means that I will be able to watch it! Woo Hoo!

How about you? Are you looking forward to Hallmark Hall of Fame's 247th movie presentation? I am!

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at the movies!

Brenda

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Buy your copy of Christmas with Holly from Amazon.

Hallmark Hall of Fame's Movie Firelight

Hallmark Hall of Fame's newest movie, Firelight, aired last night, April 22, 2012, on ABC. Unfortunately, I missed watching it because I was picking up my son from university but when I checked this morning, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that you can already buy the movie, starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. from Amazon.

I'll be sure to return with my review of the movie as soon as possible, though I expect only to be impressed. Hallmark holds its best movies for Hallmark Hall of Fame productions. In the last year or two I have seen a lot of the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies and have not been disappointed with one.

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at the movies!
Brenda

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A Smile As Big As The Moon (2012) Movie Review

The Hallmark Hall of Fame movie A Smile As Big As The Moon is a touching movie possibly maybe even better when you consider that the events portrayed within it are based on real people and actual events.

A group of teenage high school students enrolled in a special education class who experience a variety of issues like Down syndrome, Tourette’s, learning disabilities and emotional problems, learn to work as a team and have the opportunity to attend Space Camp.

Based on a book of the same name written by Mike Kersjes and Joe Layden, I am pleased to be able to HIGHLY RECOMMEND  A Smile As Big As The Moon for anyone who cheers for the underdog and who admires perseverance, determination and hard work.

This is the kind of movie that Hallmark does better than anyone and one of the best movies I have seen in awhile. A Smile As Big As The Moon has ALL THE RIGHT STUFF.

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at the movies!
Brenda

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Click here to buy A Smile As Big As The Moon on DVD from Amazon.