Ewan McGregor is Christopher Robin, having grown up, left the old cottage, and now lives in London with his wife (Hayley Atwell) and daughter (Bronte Carmichael). The thing is, Christopher Robin has lost all the joy in life. He works all the time and neglects his daughter Madeline. His only focus is his job.

When Winnie the Pooh steps through the door in the Hundred Acre Wood, he ends up in London and lo and behold, he immediately comes face to face with his old buddy, Christopher Robin. This can’t be true, can it? Robin thinks he has lost his mind. But soon enough he realizes his old friend is there and he must return him to the Hundred Acre Wood.

Once reunited with all his childhood friends, Christopher Robin slowly rediscovers the joy of the little things in life, and the fun that can be had all around.

With the gang back together, Christopher Robin realizes what is most important in his life. His family must come first and thanks to Pooh and the gang, when audiences leave the theaters they will be smiling.

The bonus features on the Blu-ray Combo pack include a look behind the scenes. It sure looks like it was a fun film to make. There is a look at Jim Cummings who has voiced Winnie the Pooh (and Tigger) for more than half his life. Another bonus looks at how Walt Disney first learned about Pooh and the stories from his daughter. He knew they would translate well to film but it took him many years to get to that point. Disney was an admirer of A.A. Milne, the author of the books, and Milne was an admirer of Walt Disney. Their combined intelligence produced several magical and memorable characters we have known and loved. Perhaps one of the most interesting bonus features is how the stuffed animals came to life. They were stuffed animals on set, but also then digitized after the scenes were shot to create the moving and talking characters. It’s movie magic and in this case, the animators and the actors worked together seamlessly.

Christopher Robin is a loveable story for the entire family. It’s rated PG for some action, and is available in a Blu-ray Combo Pack and a single DVD.

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Tom Berenger stars in American Dresser, the latest motorcycle movie for a new generation – as well as those of us who remember Easy Rider and Wild Hogs. The film co-stars Carmine Cangialosi who also wrote, directed, and produced the film.

After the death of his wife Sandra (Gina Gershon), John (Berenger) is devastated. His two daughters are at their wits ends. John drinks all the time and is depressed. Then he discovers a hidden letter that reveals a long-held secret. John decides to take off for Oregon on his Harley to clear his head and to find what has been missing in his life.

His best buddy Charlie (Keith David) insists on accompanying him on his journey, knowing this will be his last time riding a motorcycle. He is due to have a leg amputated and wants one last adventure with his old buddy.

Along the way they meet Willie (Cangialosi) who ends up accompanying the two across the country. The journey starts in Long Island, New York, goes down south then out to Monument Valley then to Los Angeles, and finally ends in Bend, Oregon. The trio has some very interesting and reflective experiences on their cross-country excursion and little by little their pasts are revealed. But although this is a story about the three men, it is also meant to be a story about the open road and the motorcycle culture.

On his return to New York, John goes through Sturgis, South Dakota, the location where motorcycle enthusiasts gather annually to get together, have fun, and experience the great world of the life of a biker. The movie was able to film on location during the 2017 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Also appearing in the movie are Bruce Dern, Penelope Ann Miller, and Jeff Fahey.

Berenger has had a long career in the industry, first catching the attention of moviegoers in the 1983 generational film The Big Chill. From there his career rose as he piled on credits to his resume. He is older but still has the charisma and charm his fans have come to know and love.

American Dresser is an interesting emotional and scenic journey across the United States and into the lives of the three characters. It’s not rated however there is drinking, drugs, and sex so the film is not meant for young viewers.

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.

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