The Wrinkle in Time Barbies aren’t just cool collectibles, they also represent a sincere effort on Mattel’s part to diversify its kids toy and dolls line and bring stronger representation to the toy industry. Ava DuVernay, the film’s director, hit the nail on the head with a tweet about what the new Barbies mean to her, writing: “When Disney makes Barbies of your movie’s characters and you just want to stare at them all day in disbelief because you loved Barbies as a girl but never had any like these....

Debuting on February 9 on both Disney Jr. and Disney+, this series is comprised of 11-minute short episodes in which Alice — who is actually the great-granddaughter of the original Alice — works on recipes in her kitchen. Basically, Disney has taken the essential concept of its version of Alice in Wonderland and turned it into a cooking show for preschoolers. Now, you might not think kids like cooking and baking, but the truth is, the earlier kids are exposed to these concepts, the better off everyone is!...

Spoilers ahead for Avengers: Endgame. The big news in Endgame isn’t all the confusing time travel, or the crazy action, or slick callbacks to the giant franchise. Instead, it’s the fact that the most famous Avengers of them all — Tony Stark — becomes a father. Early in the film, as we flash five years past the point where half the population of the universe was wiped-out, Tony (Robert Downey Jr....

It begins with Wendy initiating a normal hookup with Chuck in the bedroom. He initially seems into the spontaneity but before too long, he asks if they can get out “the box,” which contains all of his favorite toys. “This is working for me,” Wendy says, clearly trying to tell Chuck to give the more straightforward approach a chance. After Chuck basically begs, Wendy relents but the aftermath shows that Wendy and Chuck are not at all on the same page sexually or emotionally....

(Warning, mild spoilers for First Man ahead.) The final scene of First Man shows us Armstrong and his wife Janet separated by glass, dramatically pressing their hands together. But what happened next? First of all, Armstrong never went back to the Moon. In fact, Apollo 11 was Armstrong’s last foray into space. After his historic first step, he hung up his spacesuit for good. He sons, Rick and Mark Armstrong, were still young, so he continued to help raise them with his wife Janet....

What does Elsa do with total creative freedom, her endless skill set — time travel, dressage, animal husbandry, clear timbre — and the benefit of the doubt? This sounds dumb and maybe it is, but this MCU is built for little kids and, as such, coherence is not an issue. Elsa doesn’t have to be David Fincher. She can be bump powder and go big with it. The first Frozen movie was a massive hit for Disney largely because, as has been repeatedly observed by the writers at Pitchfork, “Let It Go” slapped....

Maybe He’s AmazedMcCartney is no fool on the hill. He knows that he’s helped create some of the most timeless music ever produced. What’s fun is to watch him listen to much of that music and be as astonished by it. He tells the oft-told story of “Yesterday,” and how it came to him wholly formed as if in a vision. Better still, Rubin plays “And I Love Her,” which is two minutes and 32 seconds of pop perfection....

Mission: Impossible has been around for more than two decades and with each new movie, the franchise seems to be topping itself. Do you guys feel pressure to elevate the franchise to meet expectations? Mission is always a little bit of an underdog. This franchise doesn’t have the wind under its wings that something like Bond does. We always feel like we have something to prove. We never take that success for granted....

The announcement came very quickly, and seemingly in response to several online campaigns urging for a delay in releasing the film. The official 007 Twitter account relayed the news saying the decision was based on the “evaluation of the global theatrical marketplace.” But here’s the thing. If No Time To Die is going to be delayed until November, why not just skip the theaters altogether, and get this sucker on streaming or digital download?...

The 1941 film previously held the top spot on Rotten Tomatoes, as it had a 100 percent freshness rating from critics. However, its immaculate record proved to be a lie, as a negative review by The Chicago Tribune from 80 years ago was discovered, dropping Orson Wells’ masterpiece to an embarrassing 99 percent. Citizen Kane’s demotion opened up a spot on the list of Rotten Tomatoes’ best-reviewed films and that vacancy was filled by the sequel adventure of everyone’s favorite marmalade-loving bear....

In the new trailer, No Way Home doubles down on what was teased at the end of Far From Home and what we’ve learned from previous trailers, and even a few spoilery leaks: This Spider-Man movie will bust-open the multiverse, allowing characters — and actors — from previous Spider-Man franchises to bleed into the MCU. Essentially, No Way Home will make WandaVision‘s casting stunt with Evan Peters look tiny by comparison....

Best of all, if you’ve finished your Stranger Things binge, these movies can totally be what you binge next. Day of the Dead (1985) In the Season premiere, Mike, Lucas, Will, and Max abuse Steve’s access to the Starcourt Mall’s back passages in order to sneak into the cineplex so they can watch George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead for free. It’s a good movie, and it foreshadows the horde of zombie-like slaves that the Mind Flayer will soon unleash upon Hawkins, Indiana....

RELATED: The Best Video Games For Toddlers, Kindergarteners, Grade-Schoolers, And Teens If all that sounds like a twisted joke only a dad could love, that’s because it was, until the game’s creator threw it up on Kickstarter and then Steam Greenlight, where it exceeded its funding goal and won Steam Community support. Now it’s very real and available on PC, Mac and Linux/Steam OS for you to test your skills as the protector … or the lunatic kid....

“The world is changing so quickly, it’s important to ask your grandparents how things were,” explains Michael Ceely, a marriage and family therapist who specializes in family dynamics. “Hearing stories from your grandparents is like going back in time. You’ll get a first-hand report of what life was like long ago.” Paradigms, he adds, change over time, so it’s interesting to hear how your grandparents lived and acted when they were your age....

At the end of the day, sometimes middle names do no more than occupy space on your kid’s birth certificate. So, take some creative license and choose a cool middle name for your baby boy without worrying about it too much. Do you secretly want to name your son after your favorite Star Wars character, but don’t want to saddle him with it for life? Use it for his middle name and keep schoolyard bullies at bay....

RELATED: Father’s Day Gifts for the Dad Who’s a Big Kid at Heart And we’re not complaining. Because, while parenting is its own reward, it’s still pretty nice to get a little something. From an intelligent smoker to workout-tracking wireless headphones to a tree tent certain to evoke fond memories of misspent youth, these Father’s Day gifts should satisfy any type of dad. Surf Shacks One of those inspirational coffee-table books to help ease the sting of a crappy day at the office, Surf Shacks “illustrates how surfers live both on and off shore” with handsome artsy pics of their homes, gardens, and studios....

Baby K’Tan Diaper Bag This handsome, duffle-style diaper bag is made for travel, with lots of compartments and storage. A built-in, sealable wet bag keeps messes quarantined, while an insulated cooler bag chills bottles and snacks. There’s also a one-touch wipes case, a pacifier pouch, a changing pad, and a padded storage space for laptops. The exterior is 100 percent cotton, and the interior is a germ-resistant nylon. The bag’s casual weekender style makes it ideal for anyone who’d rather not announce to the world that they’re hauling diapers and snacks....

It’s Theoretically Possible to Get Up Just Once at Night As baby grows larger, he’s able to go longer without feeding, which theoretically means he can sleep longer at night. Depending on his weight at three months, he may be able to sleep for as long as six hours at a stretch, which allows parents to shift from two nighttime feedings to just one. Or at least begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel....

Much has been made about how the events of Home Alone wouldn’t fly today. With smart devices ruling our lives and helicopter parents fearing for children’s safety, the idea that Kevin would get left “home alone” in the first movie is absurd. But, in contrast, Home Alone 2 is less anachronistic simply because we can believe Kevin could get lost in New York, and there’s something slightly more interesting about rewatching it....

32 Inspirational Quotes for Kids “You may not control life’s circumstances, but getting to be the author of your life means getting to control what you do with them.” —Atul Gawande“To go in search of what once was is to postpone the difficulty of living with what is.” —Barry Lopez“When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up. You have to say something; you have to do something....