Hot movie trailer alert: ‘A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas’

I don’t like 3-D – I’ve made that point explicitly clear in several posts on the Sneak Prevue blog. I hate the effects. I don’t think it’s necessary. And I absolutely despise the extra surcharge theaters add to admission prices for the privilege to see a movie in 3-D.

That said, here is the trailer for “A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas.” This actually looks quite funny. And it looks like the makers exploit 3-D effects in a fun way. I might actually have to see this film at theaters. We’ll wait and see.

– TERRY R. CASSREINO

Sneak Prevue Mailbag: ‘Mary Poppins’ is practically perfect

By TERRY R. CASSREINO

Good, live-action family films that appeal to children and adults are few and far between.

So, it should be no surprise that my pick for the best family film ever made is a movie the legendary Walt Disney produced in 1964. “Mary Poppins” is a classic, original screen musical.

In this week’s edition of the Sneak Prevue Mailbag, I answer questions about family films, movie lengths and other topics related to motion pictures. Every Friday I dig deep into the Sneak Prevue Mailbag to answer reader questions. If you have a burning question you need answered, write me at editor@sneakprevue.info.

Mr. Cassreino: What is the best family film ever made? – Ralph in Colorado Springs