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‘Portrait in Black’ on Blu-ray

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Lana Turner stars in this Hitchcockian-style story of a woman who will do anything to keep the man she loves and the man who would go to any lengths to keep her. Portrait in Black is a 1960 film with drama and suspense.

Sheila Cabot (Turner) is the second wife of shipping magnet Matthew Cabot (Lloyd Nolan) who is on his deathbed. The two are living apart in the same house and there is no love left between them. Besides the two are his daughter Cathy (Sandra Dee) and their son Peter (Dennis Kohler), as well as the chauffeur Cobb (Ray Walston) and the maid.

Sheila and her husband’s doctor, David Riviera (Anthony Quinn) are lovers and are looking forward to the day when Matthew finally dies. But they cannot wait for nature to take its course. They devise a plan to murder Matthew, and when that is successful, things look rosy for the couple – until the day after the funeral when Sheila receives a letter congratulating her on the success of the murder. That sends the loving couple into a tailspin as they conceive ways to figure out who knows about them.

In the meantime, Cathy is planning on marrying her boyfriend Blake (John Saxon), who has an axe to grind with Matthew Cabot, thinking it was Cabot who led his father’s career astray and led him to take his own life.  And to add to this interesting mix of characters is Howard Mason (Richard Basehart), Matthew’s right hand man. He is in love with Sheila.

So as the drama of the lovers plays out and they try to figure out who sent the alarming letter, things get out of hand. It is only a matter of time for them to discover who it supposedly is and then they have to decide what to do about it. It seems murder is on the menu again. And how many people must they kill in order to keep their secret and start a life together?

This is an interesting, entertaining, and intense story and before you know it the 112 minutes are over. The wardrobe for Turner and Dee is outstanding, by the legendary designer Jean Louis. Together with the dramatic score, everything in the film is reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock mystery.

Portrait in Black is not rated. It is available on Blu-ray from KL Studio Classics.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 25 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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Kyle Chandler talks about Colonel Cathcart, ‘A gift from the heavens’ role, in ‘Catch-22’

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Even if you’re not familiar with the 1961 satiric novel Catch-22 or the 1970 film, odds are the phrase has been in your vocabulary. Joseph Heller coined the term ‘catch-22’ to describe absurd bureaucratic constraints placed on soldiers in World War II. If you’d like to find out where the expression came from, George Clooney and Grant Heslov, actors/executive producers/directors, had made it possible for you. Unlike the chaotic kaleidoscopic madness of the book, Hulu’s six-part limited series tells a linear story that makes it easy to follow emotional journeys of many characters from beginning to end.

John Yossarian (Christopher Abbott), aka YoYo, U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier, feels trapped in this inescapable and hopeless loop of ‘catch-22.’ In order to get out of combat duty, he may claim he’s too crazy to fly, but if he’s smart enough to try to take advantage of the insanity plea he would be perfectly fit to fly more missions. Despite the European Theatre winding down and the Germans retreating, Yossarian’s commanding officer, Colonel Cathcart (Kyle Chandler) finds joy in raising his mission count time and time again. Yossarian’s enemy is none other than Cathcart and the military bureaucrats who abuse their power for their own benefit and prevent him from going home in one piece. “I think his problem is that he’s the only sane one, therefore he’s the insane one,” said Chandler in our phone interview. Being the only sane person in this insane universe can be very taxing and lonely. Yossarian spends a lot of time and energy railing against things he cannot control and boycotting ‘unnecessary’ flying missions through underhanded schemes.

“Cathcart wants to be a general and he loves the limelight. He’s building the foundation to reach the top by throwing his men in a very impersonal way at the most difficult possible missions that the higher-ups can send them on. He’s killing people! I’m Yossarian’s biggest threat!” Chandler explained Cathcart’s MO. He certainly is no Coach Taylor on Friday Night Lights, a previous role for Chandler. “That seems like a very heartless character, but I consider it a character who’s locked in his reality so tightly that he’s not being careless, he’s not being heartless, that’s what he believes to be true for what he needs.”

Chandler spoke with his friend Jeff Wells, a U.S. Army Captain, who found the book the funniest he’s ever read. “It’s interesting because a military person can see things in that book that a layman like myself, a civilian, cannot. So I get to understand a little bit of it from his perspective. I had that going on for me when I was working on who Cathcart was.” Chandler also built a backstory for this challenging role. “When I started to build a backstory for the character, it dawned on me one day ‘Oh, he came from a different reality! He didn’t come from here.’ I created in my mind his home and his front stoop that he was going to walk home to. His wife would come out the door and welcome home back from the war and he may have a couple of kids.”

When the parade-obsessed General Scheisskopf (Clooney) and General Dreedle (Peter Guinness) from the European Headquarters show up for a ceremony, Cathcart’s two worlds collide. “Scheisskopf comes and all of a sudden, Cathcart is not in charge any more. Dreedle comes and Scheisskopf is not in charge any more and Cathcart is pushed even further down. So the further he gets pushed down, the more he is getting pushed close to home, in my mind. For me as the actor I started seeing home, I started getting sense of ‘Christ, this war is not gonna last forever.’” The reality kicks in. “Cathcart realizes, I think, at some point, ‘My God! Where am I? What have I done?’ You don’t get to see its full fruition or anything but that’s sort of where I was trying to go to give him some kind of a depth because he does such dastardly horrible things!” That’s how Chandler found a little bit of soul and humanity in the egomaniacal Cathcart, which Clooney was initially set to play but decided to get Chandler involved instead.

Because Clooney and Heslov took time to dig deeper and fully develop Yossarian, I could totally relate to him from the get-go. For decades, I was confined and controlled by the institutions in the lemming-like conformist and chauvinistic society of Japan. Through 12 years of Catholic school, I kept asking ‘why?’ I couldn’t be a thinking and questioning individual in a corporate environment until I moved to the U.S.! Too bad Yossarian does not get that opportunity to break free from the insane world. They say that if you can’t beat them, join them, but it will definitely break your heart when you see Yossarian joining the institution when he finally loses his mind.

All six-episodes of Catch-22 will be available on Hulu on May 17, 2019.

About the Author

Meg Mimura is a TV critic who actually watches shows zealously in search of thought-provoking and paradigm shifting human drama worth our precious time. She is a member of Television Critics Association.

‘Ring of Bright Water’ on Blu-ray

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Ring of Bright Water is a heartwarming – and a heartbreaking – story of a fun-loving but a little mischievous otter. It stars Bill Travers and Virginia McKenna, the husband and wife team that also brought us Born Free and several other animal conservation films. This 1969 film is now available on Blu-ray for a new generation of viewers.

In London, Graham (Travers) is confused whenever he walks by a pet store. There is an otter that takes a liking to him and always knows when he is there. So, one day, to keep the little fellow from being sold to a circus, Graham buys the otter and names him Mij. But there is a problem. Mij is not welcome in his apartment building.

So Graham and Mij move to the Scottish countryside. There they meet Mary (McKenna) and her dog Johnny. Mij frolics in the little marshy pond and the two thrive in this relaxed atmosphere. Mij is adorable and well behaved – for the most part. Soon the four – Graham, Mij, Mary, and Johnny – are almost inseparable. They are really fun to watch and viewers will undoubtedly see how happy they all are together. Mij has a playmate with Johnny.

One day Mij chews his way out of the house and wanders off. He discovers another otter and this female is beguiling to him. But eventually Mij returns home and everything is back to normal. The bond between Graham and Mij is heartwarming.

This movie has an almost cult-like following. It is a beautiful story filled with fun, love, caring, and that adorable little otter Mij. The National Board of Review named it one of the top ten films of the year.

Spoiler alert for sensitive viewers: there is an animal death in this film, however it is rated G.

Ring of Bright Water is now available on Blu-ray. Everyone will fall in love with little Mij. It is inevitable!

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 25 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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Navage Nasal Care – Product Review

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In the past I have tried the traditional neti pot to help when I have sinus problems. The problem for me with the neti pot is that I always ended up with a bad earache. When I discussed this with my ENT doctor, he suggested the Navage. He told me it would be gentler and since I have sinus problems, it would most likely be something I will use when needed, instead of having that neti pot sitting in a drawer. And he was right.

I love the ease of this system. It gently squirts salt water into your nostril and sucks it out into a different tank, so there is no mess with it and you do not have to use it over a sink because the dirty water is collected in a separate tank. The device is easy to set up. Simply connect the nasal dock to the unit. Fill the top tank with warm water and insert a new SaltPod into the container. Close the lid and press the power button. The directions are included and easy to follow.

The suction is mild so you won’t feel it spraying the water in and suctioning it out of your nose. It does it easily and very gently. When you are finished, discard the used SaltPod and empty and clean the lower tank that collected the water that irrigated your nasal passages.

While some people might want to use this only when they feel sinus problems or a cold, it is safe to use every day. As a matter of fact, many people use it daily to help keep their nasal passages clear of dust and pollens. Allergy sufferers will definitely want to use this daily.

The only downside, if you can call it a downside, is that the SaltPods can only be used once. After a single use they must be discarded and a new one inserted the next time you use the Navage Nasal Irrigation System. There are deals online for multi-packs of the SaltPods, which I highly suggest. It is better to have more pods on hand than to run out when you need it.

I am very happy I discovered the Navage. As an allergy sufferer and someone with recurring sinus infections, this is a device I will be using regularly.

There are several bundles available from the website. Plus, they offer a 90-day unconditional guarantee, so if you don’t like it they will refund your money. There’s nothing to lose.

And if you have more than one person in your household there are additional nasal docks to purchase so everyone will have their own.

About the Reviewer

Francine Brokaw reviews products, books, travel, and entertainment. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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‘The Bedroom Window’ on Blu-ray

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Steve Guttenberg stars in this 1987 suspense film. The Bedroom Window also stars Elizabeth McGovern and Isabelle Huppert in this tale of murder.

Terry (Guttenberg) is having an affair with his boss’ wife Sylvia (Huppert). One night Sylvia witnesses an assault outside his bedroom window. Denise (McGovern) is almost killed and Sylvia doesn’t know what to do. She clearly saw the attacker. The next day they learn about another woman who was attacked and killed not far from their location, so Terry insists they tell the police what she saw. But Sylvia doesn’t want to because she doesn’t want her husband to find out about their affair. So Terry goes to the police and describes exactly what he (she) saw. He tells them he was the one who witnessed the attack – and he was alone.

What a tangled web we weave… Terry is then called upon to testify under oath. But details come out in the trial that disqualifies his testimony.

Terry knows for sure the accused is the killer because after the lineup he followed him and, well, things got a little complicated until the next day when Terry learns the man has killed again. This web of deceit he started with the police continues because Terry desperately wants to put this man behind bars.

Denise, in the meantime, has figured out that it was Sylvia who witnessed her attack and not Terry. Terry and Denise devise a plan to bait the killer in hopes that the police will finally be able to arrest him on the assault and murder charges. This will take the heat off of Terry who is now a suspect because of his odd statements to the police.

The movie is a bit simplistic until the second part when everyone comes into play. The detectives are anxious to catch the killer, but with Terry’s confusing statements, they are not sure who the killer is any more.

The film was taken from the novel “The Witnesses” by Anne Holden.

The Bedroom Window is an interesting and entertaining story filled with some edge-of-your-seat scenes and a lesson about lying to the police. Once you start, the lies keep getting bigger and bigger.

The movie is rated R.

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Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 25 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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‘The Donna Reed Show’ seasons 1-5 on DVD

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The Donna Reed Show ran from 1958-1996. The first five episodes are now available in a DVD box set.

Reed played Donna Stone, a 1950’s/early 60’s homemaker who prepared sack lunches for her kids and wore a dress and pearls to vacuum. This was a time when women always wore dresses and men always wore suites and ties. Carl Betz played her pediatrician husband Dr. Alex Stone. Shelley Fabares played teenage Mary and Paul Petersen played her younger brother Jeff. Later they added Petersen’s real-life sister Patty to their family as Trisha Stone, a young orphan they adopted.

This was a wholesome family with some pretty mundane problems. The show was exactly what post war families wanted to see. It was centered on a loving family and there were no drugs, foul language, or sexual situations depicted. The characters were loveable. Women fell in love with Betz and young girls had a fascination with Petersen, while young men fell head over heels for Fabares.

Petersen and Fabares later joined with actor/singer James Darren to record records as a cute threesome. Fabares had a hit single with “Johnny Angel.”

Donna Reed won the 1954 Oscar for her performance in From Here to Eternity. She took over the role of Miss Ellie Ewing in the final season of the hit TV series Dallas. In 1946 she played opposite James Stewart in It’s a Wonderful Life.

Carl Betz moved from playing Dr. Alex Stone to playing Clinton Judd for two seasons in Judd for the Defense. He then took some supporting roles in several other TV shows.

Bob Crane’s break came with The Donna Reed Show. Then in 1965 he took on the character of Colonel Hogan in Hogan’s Heroes. Like Betz, Crane went on to minor roles in several series.

Shelley Fabares’ big break came with The Donna Reed Show. She added another TV series to her resume in 1972-1974 in The Brian Keith Show, then another in 1976 with The Practice. In 1978 she entered the cast of One Day at a Time. Her second big series came in 1989 when she took the role of Christine Armstrong in the sitcom Coach. She is currently married to actor Mike Farrell.

After The Donna Reed Show Paul Petersen’s career was not as prolific. He is still acting however perhaps his biggest claim to fame, after The Donna Reed Show, is his founding of the child actor group “A Minor Consideration,” a non-profit foundation to help young entertainers.

The Donna Reed Show was the one and only acting gig for Patty Petersen.

This five-season box set includes many bonus features. There are old commercials, previews of other old sitcoms, and some new featurettes with Fabares and Paul and Patty Petersen. Fabares discusses the audition process. She had been acting and modeling for years and got the gig of Mary Stone when she was 14. She says she worshipped Reed and after the show they remained close.

Paul Petersen explains that his mother got him into show business. He was an original Mousketeer but was fired due to unbecoming actions. Paul was 12 when he landed the role of Jeff Stone and 20 when the show ended. Viewers saw Fabares and Petersen grow up before their eyes.

Paul discusses the respect and appreciation by Reed and Betz of the craft and skills in the business. He also discusses the professionalism and caring of both Reed and Betz. Another point brought up by the now-veteran actor is that today’s television is absent of the old values that were present in the shows in the 50s and early 60s. And at that time there were only 3 networks with 39 episodes per season.

A featurette has Petersen and Fabares reminiscing about their experiences on the show and what they learned from Donna Reed. They joked about Paul’s calling Shelley “CCOSD” which stood for “Copy Cat of Sandra Dee,” who was beloved by both Fabares and Petersen.

And the final new featurette has both Paul and Patty Petersen discussing the “great times” they had making the show. When Patty joined the cast Paul was 18 so he was able to serve as her guardian. The two had some fun times working together.

If you love old sitcoms with wholesome stories and characters that will seem a bit more relaxed than today’s shows, you have to get this set. It is definitely a blast to the past!

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 25 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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Bring home ‘Lu Over the Wall’

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Lu Over the Wallis a sweet animated film that has shades of The Little Mermaidas well as Splash. This 2018 Japanese film has many cute scenes as well as several that will have viewers reaching for their tissues.

Kai is a morose middle school student whose mother left the family years ago. He is getting to the time in school when he must decide where he wants to go for high school, but Kai is only interested in his music. Everything changes for him as well as the entire town when little Lu, an adorable mermaid, enters his life.

Kai spends all his time writing songs and is asked by his classmates to join their band. The music attracts a young mermaid, Lu, to them. Her fins turn into legs and feet with the music and she loves to dance. Music is the connection between Kai and Lu, but Lu cannot be seen in the sunlight or she will burn up. She has to be completely shaded.

The folks in the little fishing village believe merpeople will eat them up. They have no understanding of these different creatures and are afraid of them. But Kai knows Lu and her family and friends will not harm anyone. As a matter of fact, when Lu encounters animals at the shelter who do not have anyone to love them and are stuck in cages, she turns them into meranimals and they are now able to play and frolic in the ocean.

All Lu wants is to be friends with everyone. She loves everyone. And as Kai and Lu’s friendship deepens, so does their bond and Kai is able to tell Lu about his life, family, and his desires. She is the one “person” to whom he can confide everything.

Soon a near fatal catastrophe comes to thevillage and the villagers blame Lu and the merpeople. Lu is captured and put in a cage. Her smile doesn’t waver. She still wants everyone to be her friends. Can Kai and his bandmates free Lu and save the town?

Once free from the cage, Lu, her father, and all the merpeople and meranimals come to the rescue of the village. Lu is a special little mermaid that will definitely touch the hearts of all viewers.

With fun toe-tapping music and a sensitive story, Lu Over the Wallhas some interesting characters, especially little Lu. The movie is rated PG for some peril and thematic elements. It is available on DVD and on Blu-ray.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 25 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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‘Three Coins in the Fountain’ on Blu-ray from Twilight Time

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This 1954 classic is a must-see for film lovers. Starring Dorothy McGuire, Jean Peters, and Maggie McNamara, along with Clifton Webb, Louis Jourdan, and Rossano Brazzi, Three Coins in the Fountain is a beautiful tribute to love and the eternal city of Rome. With the Academy award-winning title song (sung by Frank Sinatra), the film is among the top tier of classic romantic movies.

Anita and Maria (Peters and McNamara) work at an agency in Rome and share an apartment with Miss Frances (McGuire) who is the secretary to an acclaimed author. Unfortunately, she is in love with her boss, John Frederick Shadwell (Webb) but he doesn’t know it.

The three women are looking for love and Anita has found it with the agency’s interpreter Giorgia (Brazzi). Unfortunately for Anita, agency personnel are not allowed to date fellow employees.

And Maria, the newcomer to the group, falls for a prince. Prince Dino di Cessi (Jourdan) is a ladies man and has racked up a long list of conquests. This womanizer has no desire to settle down. But there is something special about Maria and she finally captures his heart. But will her secret tear them apart?

As the three women go about their jobs and keep their love lives on the front burner, trouble looms on the horizon, for each of them. The three couples encounter difficulties and it seems they might not have happy endings. But thanks to the glorious Fountain of Trevi, perhaps their wishes will come true.

The movie was filmed in CinemaScope, which makes it a wonderful tribute to the cities of Rome and Venice. With the title song by Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn, the music and the visuals are memorable, as well as the three love stories that play out from the beginning to the end.

The story, from a novel by John H. Secondari, inspired a 1970 TV movie and another one in 1990. It was also the inspiration for the 1964 film The Pleasure Seekers that had the same storyline but took place in Madrid. But there is nothing like the original.

With this A-list cast along with a memorable score, Three Coins in the Fountain is an entertaining and enjoyable movie for the entire family that can be watched over and over again. Seeing the movie in Blu-ray is a delight for fans of the film. This is a limited edition from Twilight Time.

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 25 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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‘Ploey’ flies onto the big screen

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The animated film Ploey features the voices of Sean Astin and John Stamos in this story of a plover chick who is left alone and endures a winter filled with danger and friendship.
When Ploey is supposed to learn to fly, the little fellow gets cold feet. He’s a timid little guy. And when he sees his father carried off by the evil falcon Shadow, his fears are raised even further.

Then, to make matters worse, little Ploey is taken by a cat and kept by a little girl in a cage. This little fellow is going through a lot. The rest of the plovers think he is dead. But from the window he sees his flock – that includes his mother and friend Ploveria – flying south for the winter. He tries to escape and when he does get out of the house, he is determined to join his mother and the rest of the flock by walking to Paradise Valley. But that is impossible.

Anyway, little Ploey meets Giron (Stamos) who befriends the chick. Spending the winter in this place is dangerous and there are evil characters at every turn. Plus, no plover has survived the cold winter here – hence their migration south. But Ploey has no choice. And finally he proves his bravery by helping Giron rid the land of the evil Shadow, thereby saving the flock from future harassment and deaths.

This is a sweet little story however some kids might be upset by the death of Ploey’s father.

The film opens in theaters on April 26, 2019. Ploey is rated PG for mild peril and rude humor.

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Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 25 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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Disney Summer Fun clothing collection for families

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Summer – the time for family reunions, get-togethers, vacations, and just having a great time. Disney has a new line of summer clothes for the entire family. Everyone can show their family unity and Disney spirit with these new fashions. The Summer Fun collection is whimsical and also pretty classy!

 

For moms (sizes XS-XXL) there is a button down shift dress that can be worn as a dress or even as a cover-up over a swimsuit. For girls (sizes 2- 9/10) and girl babies (0-24 months) there is a free-flowing dress with shoulder straps that are topped off with a bow. Fathers (sizes S-XXL), boys (sizes 2-9/10), and boy babies (sizes 0-24 months) get button down shirts with patch pockets on the left chest. Pair the shirts with white, tan, blue, red, or any color slacks or shorts, and they make a fun and colorful ensemble.

Beach balls, ice cream, Mickey and Minnie, along with cacti and some other colorful items on a crisp white background combine to create a fun summer pattern.

The clothing is all 100% cotton so it will keep you cool in the hot summer. They might tend to wrinkle just a bit however I found some pressing with your hand will loosen up the wrinkles and the items will look fresh and new.

They all have a white background with chambray pockets. The girls’ dresses have white lining, chambray straps, and a chambray hem.  The material is soft to the touch, and since the design is not embroidered there are not rough areas inside the dresses or shirts to irritate sensitive skin. The dress for babies comes with a matching diaper cover, so everyone will be well dressed this summer.

If the entire family isn’t into matching outfits, perhaps you will simply want to dress the kids in matching clothing. Or mothers and daughters are adorable when they wear matching outfits. There are plenty of options with this new line of clothing. Maybe fathers or mothers might want to dress like their sons or daughters for a special event at the office.

Are you planning a Disney cruise or a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Definitely take these items along. Show your family unity and your whimsical Disney side with the Summer Fun collection.

The Mickey and Minnie Mouse Summer Fun dress for girls lists for $29.95, the shirt for boys lists for $22.95, the dress for babies lists for $24.95, the shirt for boys lists for $19.95, the dress for women lists for $49.95, and the shirt for men lists for $39.95. They are available at the shopDisney website. Don’t wait. Get yours while they have your sizes and before they are all gone.

 

About the Reviewer

Francine Brokaw writes about books, products, travel, and entertainment. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, from Sourced Media Books, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County.

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