Movies

Film Review: SING starring Scarlett Johansson (out 27 January 2017)

Sing is the upcoming animation comedy brought to you by Illumination Studios, the makers of Despicable Me and Minions, out in UK cinemas on 27 January. Read my review below without spoilers. Sing is the animation to beat in 2017. Really uplifting and cheerful. Everybody loved it, from very young children to mums and dads. Take a look at the vlog (video blog) child reporters from the London…
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Movies

Film review: Trolls

DreamWorks’ Trolls is a hair-raising weird and wonderful comedy filled with unbelievable adventure and incredible music.  London Mums think it’s the must-see film for the forthcoming half term school holidays. There are lots of great messages to inspire the children, cute characters, but most importantly a fab soundtrack and great rearrangements of Eighties classics. Trolls has got…
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Movies

TOP FAMILY MOVIES

Joe Wright’s magical adventure PAN is released today. Filled with thrills, unbelieveable action and a world of colourful imagination, London Mums take a look at cinema’s classic films that are beloved by the entire family! Here is London Mums’s selection of top family movies.  The Wizard Of Oz What better film to start with than the famous story of Dorothy, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man…
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Movies

Half Term fun with Netflix nannies = my love story with Netflix so far

School holidays are upon us again! And here we are figuring out half term fun activities for our children. Check London Mums’ list of things to do this half term for inspiration. During downtime at home, there’s no shame in using what we call the Netflix nannies i.e. great programmes that will entertain our children while we cook, do the laundry and get on with all chores that require…
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Competitions

Win 1 of 3 copies of Earth to Echo DVD

Kids-driven Sci-Fi Earth to Echo is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) meets The Blair Witch Project meets the Transformers.EARTH TO ECHO  is released from Entertainment One  on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Download on 17th November 2014. Read London Mums’ review here. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with Echo… EARTH TO ECHO is the exciting, exhilarating journey of three kids who…
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Movies

Future Films Heads Up: TESTAMENT OF YOUTH

With WW2 celebrations under way this new movie Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman’s point of view.  A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it’s a film about young love, the futility of war and…
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Newsletter

December 2013 Newsletter

Hi London Mums Christmas is almost here, believe it or not! And London is welcoming it in full splendor! The Christmas atmosphere everywhere is incredibly warm despite the cold weather. Even if you don’t have much money to spend at fairs and shops, it’s just a treat (for me personally at least) to walk down the river or the high street and take photographs of our lovely Capital.
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Newsletter

November 2013 Newsletter

Hi London Mums Our latest magazine is out! This winter London Mums magazine (number 10 believe it or not!) can be found at selected Sainsbury’s, Tescos and Asda across London as well as at selected family friendly venues such as Eddie Catz. You can also read it or download it for FREE online or download it under the magazine section. It includes exclusive interviews with Desperate…
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MoviesTested & Recommended

Film Review: Playing for Keeps

Despite the harsh mainstream film critic reviews, London Mums think this rom-com is quite good. We love Scottish actor Gerard Butler whose Scottishness is quite refreshing among all the American mamas 🙂 Be reassured that he will melt your heart in PLAYING FOR KEEPS, a new romantic comedy with a bit of spice! This movie is out to rent and own on DVD and Blu-ray from 20th May 2013 (RRP…
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Books

Famous Superheroes in books and films

Why do we love Superheroes so much? WHO was the initial inspiration for superheroes? WHAT was he/she like and how has the concept changed over time? I grew up in the Seventies and my favourite superhero was Zorro before the arrival of Superman and Spider Man. Here is MY personal favourite list of superheroes found in books, comics as well as movies. Please let us know who YOUR favourites are, were…
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