June 14, 20187 yr Got my first on the way. Obviously, there's some time between now and when movies/TV could make a nice impact on a kid, but that just gives me some time to stock up on some good stuff. Any recommendations? I don't care how old or new, so long as there's either a good inspiring message, or lots of fun to watch as a family. TIA
June 14, 20187 yr 1 minute ago, South Austin said: Pulp Fiction. Apocalypse Now is a better lesson the duality of man, but I’d wait until they are at least 5-6 years old.
June 14, 20187 yr If we are just talking movies and not TV, our kids (2 and 5) both like Winnie the Pooh movies (several going back decades). The boy (older) likes the Cars and Planes movie (be prepared to buy a lot of Cars toys - Craig’s List is your friend). He loves the LEGO movie as well. Even though it’s TV, if there are Mr, Rogers collections, stock up on them. The kids love them
June 14, 20187 yr 10 minutes ago, kingkoopa6 said: If its a boy...Game of Thrones If its a girl... Game of Thrones And especially if it’s twins....Game of Thrones Edited June 14, 20187 yr by atomheartbevo
June 14, 20187 yr The GooniesIndiana Jones (first three)National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation20,000 Leagues Under the SeaToy StoryI’m on the fence with the Sandlot.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
June 14, 20187 yr My younger, early elementary aged kids watch and enjoyed on my insistence: - Sandlot - Little Giants - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Gene Wilder) -Jurassic Park (got a little scared) - TMNT DVD's (Cowabunga Classics and the new fangled Nickelodeon ones) - Air Bud / Pup Stars
June 14, 20187 yr 23 minutes ago, Underdog said: Kids This one is adorable, heartwarming, and uplifting.
June 14, 20187 yr i don't have kids, but these would/will be mandatory as they grew up: toy story the lion king aladdin the sandlot e.t.
June 14, 20187 yr The older, classic Disney movies. Bambi, Sleeping Beauty and similar.Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.It's a Wonderful Life.When they're in Jr. High or so, Shindler's List and Saving Private Ryan. I believe the violence and nudity uses to tell a real story is fine once they're mature enough to handle it.
June 14, 20187 yr Black Cock Down IV has some really good lessons about multiculturalism that I think are very important for today's youth. The problem is that in order to fully understand the plot and character development, they're going to need to see parts I-III and those have some graphic scenes of a sexual nature that you may not want your kid to see. It's really up to each individual parent.
June 14, 20187 yr Big Trouble in Little China. Whichever Reanimator movie has the scene with the dingdong.
June 14, 20187 yr My children, all growed up, will tell you: NOT Bicycle Thief or Eight Legged Freaks Should see: National Velvet, Spirited Away and Wizard of Oz and Pinochio before they are too old to be freaked out by the monkeys/boys turning into mules.
June 14, 20187 yr M son saw Princess Bride from start to finish on Sunday and has now wanted to see it every night since then. little fucker runs around the house asking us if "anyone wants a peanut", so I'ma say Princess Bride but also: ET, The Goonies, Indiana Jones, Sandlot, Coming to America, The original Karate Kid, and Eddie and the Cruisers. H
June 14, 20187 yr 13 hours ago, BigOrange1 said: i don't have kids, but these would/will be mandatory as they grew up: toy story the lion king aladdin the sandlot e.t. I would be willing to bet I’ve seen Lion King more than anyone else on the board. Oldest boy wanted to be a freaking lion so bad...lol. All of those are fantastic choices. I saw Star Wars when I was 7 and was mesmerized/ fascinated/ blown away. Our kids liked it, but not quite the same way I did. Raiders of the Lost Ark Gremlins White Fang/ Call of the Wild Batman from 1989. Just campy enough to keep it right for the kids. Jumanji, the original Hoosiers
June 14, 20187 yr Our toddler loves Coco. I would also recommend The Lego Movie, especially for boys. And of course The Princess Bride. The Disney classic animated movies are all great choices too. Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, etc.
June 14, 20187 yr 4 hours ago, tantric superman said: My children, all growed up, will tell you: NOT Bicycle Thief or Eight Legged Freaks Should see: National Velvet, Spirited Away and Wizard of Oz and Pinochio before they are too old to be freaked out by the monkeys/boys turning into mules. We showed Spirited Away to my son when he was barely a toddler. That scene where she was bathing the river spirit freaked him the f out. I think it was her getting swallowed into the spirit's body.
June 14, 20187 yr I don’t know when the right age is, but I look forward to showing my son the Marvel movies in order, like one or two a night during the summer.
June 14, 20187 yr Showed my kindergartner Raiders of the Lost Ark. texted my brother the plan before hand. He said it would probably be pretty scary. I said perhaps you could warn him, if only you spoke Hovitos.
June 14, 20187 yr I watched Stand By Me with my 13 yo daughter a few months back and she really enjoyed it. Watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off with the 13 yo and her 15 yo sister a few weeks ago and they both liked it. Others we have watched with them over the years: Princess Bride, Christmas Vacation, Goonies, Indiana Jones, original Star Wars trilogy (dusted off the boxed set and actually had to buy a VCR from Goodwill for $3), Wizard of Oz, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and My Cousin Vinny. Planning to watch: Steel Magnolias, Coming to America, Planes Trains and Automobiles, Dead Poets Society, and To Kill A Mockingbird. Edited June 14, 20187 yr by Jerry Callo
June 15, 20187 yr On 6/14/2018 at 11:04 AM, BigDHornfan said: A Serbian film Double feature this with Gummo or Martyrs and you have a fun filled evening the whole family can enjoy.
June 15, 20187 yr For little kids: The Secret Life of Pets, Zootopia, SING, Toy Story 1,2 & 3, Frozen (little girls will want to watch this at least 1,000 times, and be prepared to hate “Let it Go!” for the rest of your life. You’ll also want to strangle the songwriter.) I fancy some of the old Disney 50’s live action: The Love Bug, Mary Poppins, Swiss Family Robinson, Parent Trap, The Absent Minded Professor, The Shaggy Dog. And of course the old animated: Dumbo, Peter Pan, Snow White, Grab your pop corn and snuggle up!
June 15, 20187 yr my daughter, wife and I watched the Mary Kate and Ashley vehicle known as NEW YORK MINUTE last night at 1am eating bluebell as an act of rebellion and defiance to the norms of the last 9 months and an embrace of the wildness of Summer.
June 15, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Woland said: My Neighbor Totoro Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk catbus!
June 16, 20187 yr Just sat at my computer instead of playing on my phone. First animated films for kids. You might as well show them quality films... Alice in Wonderland (Oillie Johnson was a mentor for Glen Keane) Beauty and the Beast Ratatouillle Coco Despicable Me Dumbo How to Train Your Dragon The Iron Giant Kung Fu Panda Lilo and Stitch My Neighbor Totoro Pinocchio Rango Spirited Away Zootopia Mulan (not my choice, but kids seem to love it)
June 16, 20187 yr If I were to limit it to five from youngest to older then it would be... Animated: My Neighbor Totoro, Jungle Book, Balto, Lion King and Spirited Away. Non-animated: Mary Poppins, Wizard of Oz, Blazing Saddles, The Gods Must Be Crazy and Prisoner of Azkaban TV series: Arthur, The Muppet Show, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, Monty Python and Freaks and Geeks. Documentaries: March of the Penguins, Planet Earth, Spellbound, Hoop Dreams and Blackfish.
June 16, 20187 yr Up, Charley and the Chocolate Factor (Gene Wilder version), Back to the Future, Land Before Time, Fern Gully, and the original Incredible Journey
June 16, 20187 yr 1 hour ago, Woland said: Just sat at my computer instead of playing on my phone. First animated films for kids. You might as well show them quality films... Alice in Wonderland (Oillie Johnson was a mentor for Glen Keane) Beauty and the Beast Ratatouillle Coco Despicable Me Dumbo How to Train Your Dragon The Iron Giant Kung Fu Panda Lilo and Stitch My Neighbor Totoro Pinocchio Rango Spirited Away Zootopia Mulan (not my choice, but kids seem to love it) How do you post a list like this and not include Peter Pan?
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