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Video Review: Brian Regan’s Humor Refreshing
Film/Music
By Jennifer Redmond
A standup comedian who bridges the generation gap between kids and parents is a rarity. Brian Regan does that and more. His humor is universal and his subject-matter clean. He doesn’t have to resort to vulgarities to make his audience howl with laughter. How cool is that? If you’re able to catch one of Regan’s live performances, by all means take it.
Movie Review: Amazing Grace Challenging Drama for Families
Film/Music
By Jennifer Redmond
Amazing Grace (PG) is beautiful not only for what it is, but for what it is not. A poignant and rather complex depiction of the 20-year struggle of parliamentarian William Wilberforce to abolish the slave trade in 18th century Britain, this film could easily have become mired in sensational images and, as is often the case with such efforts, a melodramatic score. Director Michael Apted instead relies on solid acting and Steven Knight’s moving and often witty screenplay to tell a heretofore rather obscure yet inspiring story.
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Great Way to Relax
Film/Music
By Jennifer Redmond
Every once in awhile, I come across something awesome that just doesn't fit into the traditional Inspired Mother format. Changing Tide, Kenny Carr's new jazz CD, is one of those gems. Moms, this is the perfect mellow-out music! Hosting dinner for friends? Enjoying a coveted date night? Have a few minutes in the car sans kids? Pop this into the CD player and I guarantee you'll love it.
