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15+ Movies to Watch Over the 4th of July Holiday

July 4, 2018 by JJ

Bellyitch Rewind

Happy Independence Day America.

It’s hot so if your plans to celebrate does not include a backyard barbecue, a trip to a splash park or a picnic and parade and you plan to spend it indoors, why not celebrate the holiday  by revisiting old classics with an Independence Day or patriotic themes?

Netflix has a listing of 15 July 4th Day themed movies on Variety.com you can check out here!

Here is a list compiled by Forbes.com. The movies on that list overlaps a bit with a list ABC news did a few years ago, you can see here!

You can get a movie on demand or head to your local Redbox kiosk and pick up one of these classical movies:
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Jaws

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Born on the Fourth of July

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To Kill a Mockingbird

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Top Gun

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American Graffiti

Redbox has these other available for other movie night options, just in time for the holiday!

  • Capture the Flag (family)
  • The Adventures of Petey & Friends (family)
  • Max (family/drama)
  • Joy (comedy)
  • Zoolander No. 2 (comedy)
  • American Hero (comedy)
  • The Martian (drama)
  • Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (drama)
  • Tears of the Sun (drama)
  • Spectre (action)

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Filed Under: Tips Tagged With: Forees, independence day movies, Netflix, Variety.com

Bryce Howard’s Red Carpet Picks Give Us One More Reason to Love her

January 30, 2017 by JJ

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The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards went down last night at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California and has been notable this year because of its diversity among winners (Viola Davis for Best Actress and Denzel Washington for Best Actor in Fences, Hidden Figures for Best Cast and Mahershala Ali for Best Actor Supporting Role in Moonlight).

But it was noteworthy in the fashion world for another reason.

 Bryce Dallas Howard, who we’ve featured in the past for her red carpet wardrobe, is buzzed about for the $309 dollar social impact dress she wore on the carpet. The red-sequined figure hugging gown is made by a company called Dress the Population which donates half of its proceeds to charity.This month they’re donating proceeds for this dress (not Howard’s) to The Trevor Project, a national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth.

This not the first time Howard, who was nominated for her performance in an episode of Netflix‘s Black Mirror, has opted to skip the expensive couture and custom designed dresses many stars wear on the red carpet.

In December, the Twilight saga series star wore a dreamy yellow Top Shop gown to the Critics Choice Awards, which sells for just $240 at Topshop. At the 2016 Golden Globes, the daughter of famed actor turned director Ron Howard,  wore a blue Jenny Packham gown that she bought herself at Neiman Marcus the week of the show.

These choices are awesome because in a world where many people clamor to imitate celeb style, she makes it achievable for fashion conscious women of all socio-economic levels. Also, you got to give it up to her for giving back while looking fabulous! Score!

More reasons to love Bryce! Swoon!

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Filed Under: Celebrity, Fashion Tagged With: Black Mirror movie, bryce dallas howard, Critic's Choice Awards, Denzel Washington, Dress the Population, Fences Movie, Golden Globes, Hidden Figures, Jenny Packham, Mahershala Ali, Moonlight movie, Neiman marcus, Netflix, Ron Howard, Screen Actors Guild, The Shrine Expo Hall, The Trevor Project, TopShop, Twilight

Heart Failure Takes Life of TV Dad Alan Thicke Weeks After TV Mom Florence Henderson

December 14, 2016 by JJ

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We lost another celebrity, TV dad Alan Thicke to the vicious year 2016 which has already taken Prince, David Bowie, Mohammed Ali, Alan Rickman, John Glenn,  Natalie Cole, Florence Henderson, Gwenn Ifill, Tommy Ford, Gary Shandling, Glenn Frey and others.

Thicke suffered a heart attack in California while playing ice hockey with his 19  year old son, Carter. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

He is survived from by his wife Tanya, his famous entertainer and singer son Robin Thicke and another son Brennan.

Today I lost my best friend and my idol, and the world lost one of it’s finest. You are a legend and I love you Pops. Until next time. pic.twitter.com/ZQd2NZMTx4

— Carter Thicke (@CarterThicke) December 14, 2016

A few weeks prior, on Thanksgiving Day, famous TV mom Florence Henderson, who played “Carol Brady” on the 1970s TV sitcom The Brady Bunch also passed away from heart failure.

Thicke and his ex wife Days of Our Lives actress and singer Gloria Loring are credited for penning lots of great sitcom jingles including the ones to Diff’rent Strokes, Facts of Life and Growing Pains.


Thicke went on to appear in numerous television shows and films, often appearing as himself on such series as How I Met Your Mother.

Recently, he appeared on Netflix‘s Fuller House, a reboot of another 1980s sitcom, featuring Bob Saget and Kirk Cameron‘s real-life sister, Candace Cameron Bure. Some of the last tweets on Thicke’s Twitter account referenced the show.

Many of us grew up with Thicke on his 7-year run show and also from the various game shows he hosted.Today, a lot of his past and present co-stars and fellow industry associates shared their condolences and wishes in social media.

A few weeks ago with my great, lovely friend for 35 years, the hilarious Alan Thicke. Will miss you dearly.

A photo posted by Jeff Franklin (@fullerhouseguy) on Dec 13, 2016 at 7:19pm PST

 

The NHL family is sad to learn of the passing of longtime hockey fan Alan Thicke. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/5ADyWRksuf

— NHL (@NHL) December 14, 2016

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Filed Under: Celebrity Tagged With: Alan Rickman, alan thicke, brennan thicke, carter thicke, David Bowie, Diff'rent Strokes, Facts of Life, florence henderson, Gary Shandling, Glenn Frey, growing pains, growing paints, Gwenn Ifill, John Glenn, Mohammed Ali, Natalie Cole, Netflix, Prince, robin thicke, tanya thicke, Tommy Ford

How Successful Couples Do Date Night

November 17, 2016 by JJ

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With children in the house, romance is often one of the last things on a parent’s mind. From running errands, picking up the kids at school or daycare and balancing everything else on your agenda, there’s not much time left at the end of the day for your significant other. Date night’s aren’t always an option, so instead, consider these three ideas to rekindle the romance.

Sleepover at Grandma’s House

Is there ever a time where you get to relax at home without the kids anymore? Not likely. The home used to be a place where you could have solace, peace and quiet — but that idea went out the window when you had kids. Next time you’re thinking about date night, instead of dining out or catching a movie, stay in. Give the babysitter the night off and send the kids over to grandma’s for a sleepover. Just think about how nice it will be to have the home to yourself with your spouse. No tucking the kids in for bedtime, no nighttime routines and certainly no early morning wakeup calls from the kiddos. Just wine, Netflix and if you’re lucky, breakfast in bed. Quality time is key to some people’s Love Language. It’s all about giving the other person your undivided attention.

Consider doing this every few months as a way to maintain romance with your spouse, talk about something other than the kids and relax. Scheduling time away from the kids is especially important for new parents. Once you’re comfortable leaving your kids with a trusted caretaker, consider giving yourself more time away from your children, like a weekend getaway or staycation.

Meet for Lunch

Parents with full-time jobs know that time away from work is sparse and time away from the kids is more so. For parents who work outside of the home and either drop off the kids at daycare or school each day, meeting for lunch is a great way to reconnect and catch up without the little ones tugging at your clothes or getting fussy because dinner isn’t ready yet. An hour is just the right amount of time to have a little dose of quality time.

Make time each week around your lunch hours to meet at your favorite lunch spot for a picnic or plan to get together at a new restaurant. Choose locations that are close to your job sites and be sure to switch up the locations each week so that the commute to lunch doesn’t fall on the same person each week. This doesn’t have to have a “date” feel. Whether you’re grabbing lunch for $5 or $50, it’s the time spent together that matters. Check out Groupon for new lunch places.

Give Something Special

There are a variety of different Love Languages, including the aforementioned “quality time.” All are valid. For some, receiving gifts is what makes them feel most loved. If you know that this is true of your spouse or significant other, be sure to treat them to something special once in a awhile.

When giving, your gifts don’t have to be expensive. Small, thoughtful items are just as meaningful when given from the heart. A simple bouquet of beautiful roses can communicate your love. Show your spouse that you are thinking about them with a sexy note or thoughtful card to go along with your gift.

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Filed Under: Parenting, Tips Tagged With: Date Night, group on, Netflix

Full House is Coming Back! Which cast member are you? (QUIZ)

April 24, 2015 by JJ

Hey 90s babies, if you haven’t already heard, Full House is coming back. Actor James Stamos broke the news Monday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that Netflix is reviving the old hit comedy series to center around a grown up DJ Tanner and her life as a widow, raising a family of three boys. It will start as an hour spin-off reunion show and then spin off into a 13-episode series, Stamos revealed.

In light of the exciting news for us that Full House is coming back, take this quiz and find out which member of the cast are you?

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Full House, Fuller House, John Stamos, Netflix, parenting

Catching up with Tia & Tamera – What have the ladies been up to? (VIDEO)

December 20, 2012 by JJ

When we last left the Mowry sisters, Tamera Mowry-Housley had just delivered her son Aden John Tanner and Tia Mowry Hardrict  had just landed a gig starring in a Nick at Nite TV series, Instant Mom, about a party girl who gets married and inherits step kids, as Bellyitch reported in August.

The two just launched a new website together and started an official Facebook page. The site covers “everything from tips on living and healthy balanced lifestyle to giveaways to insights on love, marriage, sisterhood, motherhood, style and home décor,” People reports in its interview with the sisters.

Before then, we learned from industry magazine Deadline that Duane Martin ( All of Us  ) and who is married to Tisha Campbell (My Wife and Kids, Marting), will star as Tia’s hubby in the 30 minute sitcom. Veteran TV actress Sherly Lee Ralph (Moesha) has also joined the cast.
But Tia, who is a bonafide hustler having written a book about motherhood Oh, Baby!: Pregnancy Tales and Advice from One Hot Mama to Another has gotten back on the media business. As we reported back in September back, she actually recorded and released a Yoga prenatal and postnatal DVD with Yogi Tara Stiles. The making of the DVDs was featured in a recent episode of her Style  channel reality TV show Tia and Tamera. 

She’s selling the final product, a dual set, for $15.95 exclusively on her website. That’s what I’m talking about.  Cut out the middle man.  She looks great and so do the DVDs.

Meanwhile, both sisters’ Christmas movies were released to much acclaim. Tamera’s “Christmas Angel” debuted on Netflix first and then premiered on  and rerun on the GMA cable network.  I don’t get that channel so I am yet to see it though I’ve heard great things about it. I will gladly review it if the network sends me a copy or I’ll gladly take a copy as a gift. (wink) For those of you who get the GMC, the next airing is December 24. Check your local listings.
And Tia’s Christmas movie, “The Mistle-Tones” broke some viewership records of ABC Family when it debuted on December 9. The Mistle-tones premiered in the number one spot across multiple demographics in its time slot, making it ABC Family’s 3rd most watched original movie in the 25 days of Christmas event among the younger female demographic, according to TV By the Numbers.
Continuing with the family hustle, the girls recently announced plans to go into the herbal supplements business. If you watched their Style channel reality TV show the two star in, Tia and Tamera you may have seen a few episodes back when they tried to brew up a mixture of tea to stimulate Tamera’s milk flow before she gave birth. They emerged from an herbal medicine shop and managed to put together a much tastier version of the Fenugreek tea that is not only palatable but deelish, according to ladies on the show. 
The next episode will feature the two trying to hunker down to mass produce and market their tea but face some obstacles when they discover the bottling company has ideas for it different from their own.
So now they are herbalists! And I am not mad at them. From one bonafide hustler to the next, I wish them success in all their creative endeavors. Make that paper, ladies!

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: ABC Family, Aden John Tanner, Duane Martin, GMA, Instant Mom, Netflix, Nick ant Night, style channel, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Tara Stiles, The Mistle-Tones, tia and tamera, Tia Mowry-Hardrict

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