September Tips & Titles: Family Movie Night Edition!
This month, we’re inviting you to snuggle up with some popcorn, blankets, and your favorite people for a Family Movie Night. We’ve picked a mix of imaginative, heartwarming, and adventurous films—each with a unique twist your family can talk about long after the credits roll.
Our Picks:
Kpop Demon Hunters
This action-packed comedic film blends music, courage, and cultural pride, showing kids the importance of friendship, honesty, and resilience in the face of challenges. It highlights the power of music and how music can bring people together in both good and bad ways. With strong female leads who balance strength and heart, it teaches the importance of being honest about personal insecurities, and the value of using one’s gifts to uplift others—an empowering message for young girls and boys to embrace their talents boldly.Moana II
Moana’s journey continues as she proves that leadership and bravery know no gender. The film explores themes of identity, responsibility, and staying true to your calling. For children, it’s an inspiring reminder that courage means following your own path, even when others doubt you. For girls especially, Moana models independence, wisdom, and compassion—all qualities of a true leader.
The Wild Robot
This beautifully animated story is about connection, survival, and empathy. It encourages kids to appreciate nature, embrace differences, and adapt to change. Roz, the main character, shows nurturing strength and protective instincts, which break traditional stereotypes about strength. It’s a great conversation starter about kindness and caring for the environment —values every child can learn.
How to Train Your Dragon (Live-Action)
This stunning new adaptation brings the beloved animated story to life with breathtaking adventure and heart-stirring moments. It reinforces timeless lessons: empathy, trust, and the courage to see the world differently. It teaches that real strength comes from compassion and cooperation rather than control—powerful lessons for building empathy and resolving conflicts peacefully.
Worth a Rewatch!
Even if you just watched these recently, they’re worth another round because:
The music, visuals, and action sequences are so rich you’ll catch details you missed the first time.
The themes of friendship, courage, and family spark even better conversations when revisited.
Watching again with someone new (a sibling, parent, or friend) makes the story feel fresh through their reactions.
Make It Interactive!
After your movie night, try these fun family activities to keep the conversation (and laughter) going:
“Favorite Scene Freeze” – Everyone acts out their favorite movie moment, and others guess which scene it is.
Discussion Sparks – Ask: What would you have done if you were the main character? or Which character do you relate to most?
Create-Your-Own Ending – What happens next? Write or draw an alternate ending together.
Family Movie Tracker – Start a poster or digital list where you rate each movie as a family (stars, thumbs-up, or emoji ratings).
Karaoke Sing-Along: Revisit your favorite movie song and sing it together! (Tip: Search YouTube for official karaoke tracks.)
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