We cannot get enough of Jeff Kinney here at the London Mums HQ! He simply too good and funny and he is one of the most popular authors for our children, with no exceptions. You may recall my son’s chat with Jeff last Spring for the release of Diary of a Wimpy Kid – The Long Haul movie, one of the funniest films of 2017. Now Jeff is back and is promoting the DVD. Here is what he had to say…
Brace yourself as the new Thor: Ragnarok movie is very different from anything you have seen before. Think The Avengers meets Guardians of the Galaxy, but bolder, funnier and more parodic. Thor-some! It’s more for kids than any previous Thor film and will appeal to new audiences thanks to the comedic factor.
Mums will love to see Chris Hemsworth’s big muscles flying on the big screen…
An unseen work written by the celebrated novelist Vita Sackville-West for the miniature library of Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House has been published today (16 October 2017) for the first time by Royal Collection Trust.
A Note of Explanation was originally written in Vita Sackville-West’s own hand on pages no larger than postage stamps. It has remained unpublished since the…
Looking for Halloween Party Ideas? Don’t look any further, London Mums. This year we have put together the best child-friendly Halloween Party Ideas for you.
In just under a few weeks, pumpkins will be carved, trick or treaters will begin knocking at the door, and there will be a magical and mystical air as Halloween descends.
Whether you believe in ghouls and all things…
I was one of the lucky guests who attended a 1953-themed dinner to mark the DVD release of the first series of The Crown on Queen Elizabeth’s early years as the Sovereign. The luxury meal was hosted this week at St Ermin’s Hotel in London. Here is why I will remember this special occasion for a long time.
As well as experiencing chamber music before and during the 7 course meal, we were…
Just when I had a hate moment against all technology, I came across an interesting book called IRRESISTIBLE: WHY YOU ARE ADDICTED TO TECHNOLOGY AND HOW TO SET YOURSELF FREE recently published by VINTAGE paperback (Penguin UK). I enjoyed reading it due to the focus on technology and childhood.
As psychologist Adam Alter says:
‘Kids aren’t born craving tech, but they come to see…
The best films often originate from great books. From Book to Film – in this feature I am looking at some of the best film adaptations of the last few decades. Check if there’s your favourite among them.
Idris Elba and Kate Winslet star in Twentieth Century Fox’s “The Mountain Between Us.”
The Mountain Between Us (Charles Martin)
Film: 2017
Stranded in barren conditions…
If the past few years have proved anything, it is that the popularity for animated storytelling is dramatically increasing. Films like Minions and Inside Out were some of the highest grossing films of 2015, highlighting viewers desire to see original animated movies. The anticipated DVD release of Altitude’s Rock Dog seems to be following this ever growing trend. Starring Luke Wilson, Eddie…
The brand new Marvel’s Spider-Man series is airing every Saturday at 8:30am on Disney XD. Officially it is aimed at young boys aged 6-14 but I actually like it as well as it reminds me to the comics and the original cartoons based on the print comics which I used to read and watch back in the Eighties.
The Spider-Man series storyline
This fresh new take on Spider-Man…
I have never seen an animated movie like Loving Vincent before. It is in fact the world’s first fully painted feature film about the last few weeks of Vincent Van Gogh’s life and death as told by his paintings and by the characters that inhabit them. Loving Vincent is an enchanting and innovative film which even 10+ kids should watch. It will be released in UK cinemas on 13 October…