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Susan Marlowe CPA and the autumn movie club

Hello from Susan Marlowe, CPA!

Well, it looks like fall is here and that means it is time to enjoy all sorts of autumn themed films. Here is what I am planning to do:

I am going to ask my niece and her friends to come up with a list of their favorite autumn-themed films. Is that not a wonderful idea? The girls range in age from 11 to 14 so there should be a nice variety of films selected. We are going to have an enormous autumn movie night once we decide what we are going to watch. Stay tuned for more news on our movie choices and how our movie celebration went.

-Susan Marlowe, CPA

La belle et la bête (1946) | A family film review from Susan Marlowe CPA

La belle et la bête (1946)

Greetings from Susan Marlowe CPA! I am going to be reviewing the 1946 French version of Beauty and the Beast.

One of the first things that struck me when watching this film is how heavily the Disney cartoon was influenced by it. The look, the feel, even the appearance of some characters… This is a great movie to start a discussion with older kids about artistic influence and inspiration. It also means that the familiar look and feel will make it easier for them to relate to the characters.

Because of some darker scenes and because of the subtitles, I would say that the minimum age for enjoying this film is about 10. Of course, if you are willing to help younger children read off the subtitles, the minimum age would be less. The beast in this tale is fairly beastly but the creepiest elements are the living statues in the beast’s castle. These may be disturbing to some children.

All in all, I would say that this is an excellent film. I think that even though it is a fairy tale, it is interesting enough even for boys and tomboys to enjoy. It is certainly worth renting for your family movie nights.

Thanks from Susan Marlowe CPA!

Beverly Hills Chihuahua | A Review from Susan Marlowe CPA

It’s no secret that I love family films. Even if they get a little sappy or corny, I still love them. One of my favorites is Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Sure, it’s a silly story: A pampered Beverly Hills chihuahua lost on the streets of Mexico and her little doggy boyfriend comes to save her. Pretty muchy the typical rich girl/poor boy plot that has been around forever. But to me, it was a cute, sweet little story and my nephews just loved the movie.

As far as I am concerned, family entertainment can be judged by how much the kids enjoy it. My nephews really enjoyed the antics of the dogs and rats. Anything that has to do with dogs is fine by them. For Susan Marlowe, it was a little more of a stretch. After all, the plot is as old as the hills. However, seeing how much my nephews enjoyed the movie really gave me a better opinion of it. I think that it is a peppy, bright family film and all those cute chihuahuas sure help.

This film also has some teachable moments. You can talk to kids about dogs that have been lost or abandoned and live on the streets. If the child is mature enough, you can also touch on the issue of animal neglect. All in all, a great family film.

Thanks from Susan Marlowe CPA of Florida!

The CPA and the Family Film

My name is Susan K Marlowe. I am a CPA in Tallahassee, FL. I came up with the idea for this blog one day while watching movies with my nephews. We were watching Beverly Hills Chihuahua and it occurred to me that I would love to find a blog that recommends great family films for everyone to enjoy.

Unfortunately, movies like Beverly Hills Chihuahua are few and far between. So many family movies are not really meant for families. Well, this CPA is out to find the best in family entertainment and bring it to your computer to enjoy. I am always l0oking for suggestions and I am enlisting the help of my nephews to help me review these movies. They are six and eight.

Here is what is next up on our viewing schedule:

  • Hachi: A Dog’s Tale
  • Up
  • Where the Red Fern Grows
  • National Velvet
So, enjoy! And please send in recommendations!