Tuesday's Movie

If you only know Kermit and the rest of the Muppets from their appearances on Sesame Street or feature length films like The Muppet Movie and Muppets in Space (among others), you need to check out episodes of The Muppet Show!

Jim Henson's The Muppet Show was the Muppets' variety show which aired in the late 70's and early 80's. Each show had a celebrity guest, including Elton John, Julie Andrews, and Mark Hamill (he played Luke Skywalker in Star Wars). The variety show itself includes wacky musical numbers and skits, but we also get to see all the crazy backstage antics. Poor Kermit has a hard time of it being M.C. and stage manager for this wild bunch!

We have two collections of "The Best of the Muppet Show," with three episodes each. Check them out!

Tuesday's Movie

Check out a new addition to our DVD collection - the Pixar Short Films Collection, Voume 1!

This collection is cool because you'll not only get to watch a bunch of quirky and hilarious short animated films, but you'll also get a glimpse into the evolution of Pixar films (Ratatouille, Toy Story, Finding Nemo...you know 'em). For example, in Tin Toy, about a frightened new toy facing the wrath of a seemingly monstrous baby, you can see how ideas for Toy Story began. The collection also includes shorts starring characters you may know and love - like Jack-Jack from The Incredibles and Mater from Cars.

These shorts are funny and imaginative, and all very different. A great choice if you're just looking for some good giggles and also perfect if you're really into Pixar's movies, can't get enough, and want to lean what makes these guys tick.

Tuesday's Movie

If you like animated movies and really weird and wacky humor, "Teacher's Pet" might be just right for you. Leonard is a fourth-grade boy and Spot is his faithful dog, but Spot longs for something more. He wants to go to school! He wants to learn! He wants to be a real boy! Wearing a pair of glasses and a beanie cap, Spot enters Leonard's classroom as Scott Lead-Ready II and quickly becomes the teacher's pet.

On the last day of school, just when Leonard and Scott/Spot are getting excited to enjoy their summer off together, Leonard learns he is traveling with his mother to sunny Florida - and NO DOGS ALLOWED. Spot is heartbroken. Then he hears about Dr. Ivan Krank, the mad scientist who can turn animals into humans, and who lives in - where else? Florida! So, "disguised" as Scott Lead-Ready II, Spot hitches a ride with Leonard and his mom, and they are all in for the goofiest adventure you ever saw.

The slapstick comedy and crazy happenings will totally appeal to kids - but don't worry, the parents will be laughing out loud, too.

Rated PG.