Lynnette Nicholas

New York

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'Elio' Review: An Intergalactic Family Adventure That Feels Close to Home

1 week ago | parents.com | Lynnette Nicholas

Disney and Pixar’s Elio, premiering in theaters nationwide on June 20, is a must-see for families. Not only is the animation visually stunning, but in classic Pixar fashion, there are plenty of complex themes appropriate for a range of age groups. Parents spoke with the cast and filmmakers about how this out-of-this-world entry should hit home for families.
'Elio' Review: An Intergalactic Family Adventure That Feels Close to Home

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lynnette Nicholas

'Elio' Review: An Intergalactic Family Adventure That Feels Close to HomeDisney and Pixar’s Elio, premiering in theaters nationwide on June 20, is a must-see for families. Not only is the animation visually stunning, but in classic Pixar fashion, there are plenty of complex themes appropriate for a range of age groups. Parents spoke with the cast and filmmakers about how this out-of-this-world entry should hit home for families.
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Review: A Fire-Breathing Spectacle That Warms the Heart

2 weeks ago | parents.com | Lynnette Nicholas

(from left) Astrid (Nico Parker), Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your Dragon. Photo: Parents/Universal Pictures Universal Pictures' and DreamWorks Animation's How To Train Your Dragon, releasing theaters nationwide on June 13, is an excellent watch for families in the mood for powerful themes and impressive use of technology.
‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Review: A Fire-Breathing Spectacle That Warms the Heart

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lynnette Nicholas

Parents/Universal Pictures (from left) Astrid (Nico Parker), Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in Universal Pictures’ live-action How to Train Your DragonUniversal Pictures' and DreamWorks Animation's How To Train Your Dragon, releasing theaters nationwide on June 13, is an excellent watch for families in the mood for powerful themes and impressive use of technology.
Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’ Shines A Light on Black Maternal Mental Health | Essence

3 weeks ago | essence.com | Lynnette Nicholas

The human body, mind, and spirit were not designed to be under perpetual stress. Yet, for some women and mothers, generational patterns and systemic disenfranchisement have created a norm of functioning while the spirit and body are at dis-ease.
A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps Movie Review

3 weeks ago | commonsensemedia.org | Annette Bening |Lynnette Nicholas |Alana DeJoseph

Movie NR 2020 107 minutes age 10+ Informative documentary promotes global activism. Parents need to know that A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps is a documentary directed by Alana DeJoseph that outlines the history of the Peace Corps. The documentary features testimonies, interviews, and recordings by notable figures including President John F.
‘Harlem Ice’ Docuseries on Disney+ Is All About Teen Girls’ Empowerment

1 month ago | parents.com | Lynnette Nicholas

Harlem Ice. Photo: Disney/Stephanie Keith/Parents Opportunity is a not easily accessible to all, which is why it's important for equitable systems to be in place. Take figure skating for example: a highly competitive sport that can also be very exclusive for participants starting at a young age. With less than 2% of figure skaters being Black or brown, a number of community organizations are actively striving to bridge the opportunity gap.
‘Harlem Ice’ Docuseries on Disney+ Is All About Teen Girls’ Empowerment

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lynnette Nicholas

Opportunity is a not easily accessible to all, which is why it's important for equitable systems to be in place. Take figure skating for example: a highly competitive sport that can also be very exclusive for participants starting at a young age. With less than 2% of figure skaters being Black or brown, a number of community organizations are actively striving to bridge the opportunity gap. One program that's been doing great work providing access is Figure Skating In Harlem (FSH).
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Review: An Expert Display in Mentorship

1 month ago | parents.com | Lynnette Nicholas

Karate Kid: Legends, releasing in theaters nationwide on May 30, is a dynamic and rich addition to a well-known coming-of-age franchise. It's a must-see for teenagers who love action-packed films with young characters to root for. By displaying martial arts through a fresh lens as well as honoring former standard-bearers of the series, this movie should appeal to viewers, young and old, through themes of mentorship, history, culture, and legacy.
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Review: An Expert Display in Mentorship

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lynnette Nicholas

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysKarate Kid: Legends, releasing in theaters nationwide on May 30, is a dynamic and rich addition to a well-known coming-of-age franchise. It's a must-see for teenagers who love action-packed films with young characters to root for.