Movies & TV

November 8 is National STEM Day—a day to inspire children to explore and pursue their interests in science, technology, engineering, and math. Instead of teaching the four disciplines as separate subjects,...

America: Facts vs. Fiction, which debuted in July of 2013, debunks the myths and half-truths of history by digging deep into historical details. Comedian and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Jamie Kaler hosts the...

Kids see their favorite character duos on TV shows and the big screen and will often admire the strong friendships represented in the stories. These characters can help our children learn how to treat others...

The Olympics represent pride, competition, and resilience at its best. Human greatness is exemplified through the various sports. The athletes are pushing the limits and relying on talent and adrenaline to...

Disney and PIXAR's Finding Dory reunites the friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish with her loved ones, and everyone learns a few things about the true meaning of family along the way. The all-new big-screen...

Disney's new movie, Alice Through the Looking Glass, is based on Lewis Carroll's sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There which was published in 1871....

The summer season brings warmer temps and blockbuster hits that everyone has been waiting for. This summer make time for a great flick and some bonding time with the family. Not sure what to see? No worries,...

March is Women's History Month, a celebration of the contributions of women to society over the course of history. It's an important time to promote the strength of females around the world and to teach the...

As the weather gets colder, what better way to spend a chilly evening in than with an Oscar Nominated film. From record-breaking hits to dramas based on historical events, we've selected the best Oscar-worthy...

For almost 40 years, the Star Wars films have opened the eyes and minds of millions. We are just waiting for technology to advance to where we can race friends in our very own Podracer, wield lightsabers, and...

Fans of all ages have been waiting a long time for the newest Star Wars sequel. And with the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, comes all-new enthusiasm for the popular film series. If your kids can't...

Everybody seems to have a favorite holiday movie. Ask ten people to name their favorite flick, and you can expect ten different responses. Some of the films are silly, others sentimental. So, we asked...

November 18, 2016, marks the 87th birthday of our favorite Mouse. You'd think after 87 years he'd run out of adventures. With all the changes made to Mickey throughout the years, one thing is for sure, he will...

Thinking of taking the kids to see Bridge of Spies (PG-13)? If you haven’t heard much about it, here’s the basic plot, which is based on actual events during a critical moment in our national...

We all know that Goosebumps books are great ways to get kids into reading. But, they can also be a fun bonding experience for kids and parents that are fans of classic horror films. Compare some of the popular...

Last week, after more than 40 years on Sesame Street, Elmo introduced his long-time friend Julia to other Muppets and audiences around the globe. Orange-haired and green-eyed with a wide grin, Julia is...

Bullying is a serious issue that affects millions of adolescents every year. What else affects and influences kids and teens in such great numbers? Hollywood. While Hollywood has created documentaries and even...

The Martian is set to be one of the biggest films of this year. The film's opening weekend just barely missed breaking the record for October, set by the film Gravity. If you have not heard of this...

Many parents might consider TV time for children a waste of precious hours that could be spent reading, playing outside or doing anything else. And many even feel guilty when they allow their kids to indulge...

The Martian, by Andy Weir, is a science fiction novel about astronaut Mark Watney, who finds himself stranded on Mars after a mission does not go according to plan. The story revolves around how Watney will...

September is the traditional month for broadcast and cable networks to premiere their new fall series. This fall, several of the most-anticipated family programs adopt throwback themes. Think Adventures of...

There’s an ever-looming threat to kids during the summer, and it has nothing to do with sharks. It’s the real and present danger of summer learning loss. Experts say students can lose as much as two months...

With July fourth weekend coming, Jurassic World may be beckoning. It’s big, it’s loud, it’s already popular, and most importantly, it has dinosaurs—lots of them. This is the fourth installment of...

From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

From recent theatrical releases such as Into the Woods to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

From recent theatrical releases such as Into the Woods to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

From recent theatrical releases such as Into the Woods to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

The sequel to the immensely popular film Avengers releases this weekend. This action packed sci-fi action-adventure is sure to draw huge audiences, young and old. You may be wondering if the film is...

Neither my daughter nor I are the biggest princess fans. But we couldn't resist the appeal of Disney's live-action retelling of Cinderella. And why should we, anyway? The latest adaptation of this...

From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

From recent theatrical releases, such as Into the Woods, to required reading lists for students, fairy tales are prominent contributors to popular culture and academia. Some parents may contemplate the lessons...

The full list of nominees for the 2015 Academy Awards have been announced, and the winners will be awarded their Oscar statuettes on February 22, 2015. If you're interested in getting your kids involved in the...

It’s rare for a movie to both entertain and educate simultaneously, but The Imitation Game expertly succeeds at doing both. It helps that it tells the fascinating yet little known true story of British...

One of the longest-running best sellers of all time, Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand, has sold more than 4 million copies. And, as a fan of Hillenbrand (who also wrote the wonderful Seabiscuit), it’s one of...

Sometimes people leave you in the woods. Nice is different than good. Children will listen. These and other profound messages are woven throughout Into the Woods, along with stellar performances and...

The Best Educational Movies is one in a series covering Learning Liftoff's Best of 2014. We hope that Learning Liftoff has provided your family with some valuable movie reviews and suggestions as you navigate...