Unlike a lot of my friends, I'm not an anti-princess mom. Or even an anti-Disney mom. Which is why when I heard that Disney is coming out with Sofia the First -- aimed at 2 to 7 year olds -- in which the main character is a little girl, I smiled, rather than sharpened my pitchfork.

But let me clarify.

Actually, I'll let Einstein do it for me:

Netflix has raised their prices by $6 a month and many are seriously considering boycotting the DVD rental place because of it. And to those people, Jason Alexander (and I, too) must say one thing: CHILLAX.

Seriously, people. We are talking about a few dollars per month for movies. Get over it. The new plan means that those who want both DVDs by mail and streaming online video pay at least $16 per month. Now, Netflix has been bundling both options in a single package for as low as $10 per month. 

Jason Alexander has a hilarious take on the devastation many are expressing on Twitter and Facebook over the impending rate hikes. His Funny or Die video says it all: $6, people. This doesn't make Netflix the Internet equivalent of Pol Pot. A little perspective please. See the video below for a good laugh:

Heather Murphy-Raines/Scout's HonorOh, good gawd. She's at it again. 

First there was the 'boo-hoo, I had a litter of 14 kids irresponsibly so help me Suze Orman before I lose my house" Oprah episode. 

Then there came the good ol' 'boo-hoo I spent it all on plastic surgery (even though I deny, deny, deny it) and kids I couldn't afford' Nadya Suleman who insists she would never do a reality show with her kids.

You know! A girl's got to have high standards ...

Now? Now, it turns out the girl is hustling for work.

Hustling being the operative word. It's been reported that she will star in a soft porn/fetish film where she whips and nurses a full grown (and rather hairy) adult man in a diaper in her house.

Yes, infantilism! Yes, the house where her 14 children live. 

Yes, a girl has got to have standards.

Let's just hope she got a sitter ...

Thanksgiving is a time for food, family, and hopefully for forgetting some of the day-to-day stress and relaxing. And what better way to unwind than a lazy day or night (or both) filled with fabulous flicks to get into the spirit of the season.

Thanksgiving provides plenty of fodder for drama -- from family conflicts to romance to dining disasters, movies depicting Thanksgiving abound.

Some are fun, feel-good ones, while others depict such chaotic family drama that they may make you feel better about your own crazy relatives.

Here are eight great movies with a take on Thanksgiving:

Fright night is drawing near, and with Halloween falling on a Sunday, that means a whole weekend to get your spook on with frightening flicks of terror and gore galore.

But what to watch?

Not just any old slasher films will do for this hallowed holiday; instead they should be the ones that have stood the test of time and are proven to be nightmare-inducing.

So in the spirit of all things spooky, here is the list of the 13 Best Halloween Movies Ever (in no particular order):

When you can’t get out, you need to know what to watch when you stay in. That’s why we bring you the latest and greatest new DVD releases.
 
Clash of the Titans ($16.99 at Amazon)
Release the Kraken! This was a remake of an ‘80s cult classic, and boy is it silly. It’s an insane mashup of Greek myths starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and some crazy-ass special effects. Having a family movie night? This just might fit the bill.

What a great week to stay home! We’ve got cool girls, bang-bang explosions, and even something for the kids -- all new on DVD. Here are this week’s fresh home-viddy releases!

What's up, couch potatoes! Here are your top picks for the newest movie-night-in. Who needs the dang mall, anyway?

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo ($16.99 at Amazon)
God, finally! Everybody’s been yapping about this book, which I can’t get out of the library because so many other people have requested it. If you’re in the same boat, here’s the movie, about a 40-year-old murder investigated by a troubled journalist and a sexy, gothy, computer geek-girl. Folks who loved the book say the movie does a good job, and everyone says it’s a terrific, taut thriller -- but they warn of some violence. Great for home date-night!