Cinderella Day

By Royal Command..

Olivia

Henry

and Frances

are hereby invited to attend a showing of the new movie Cindrella

with Nanny Goat

Being Nanny Goat to three adorable little people means you get to plan fun surprises. Watch as Olivia and Henry open their Cinderella box from me. It's in super fast speed so pay attention.

Frances you can sit through a two hour movie...right?

Are you kitten me right meow Nanny Goat?

Months and months ago, Cassandra and I watched the trailer to the new Cinderella movie drooling over the actors assigned to the various roles. That's when we decided we should make it an event.

Presenting Prince Charming Henry with his new shield and sword and Princess Cinderella Olivia in her beautiful blue gown.

And don't forget Frances playing the role of kitty cat! There is nothing more delightful than watching these three waltz their way into the theater. They created quite a stir among the theater courtiers.

We were so excited that we arrived at the matinee showing at least 30 minutes early. There wasn't exactly a line to get in...so we had some time to kill.

Showing off...

and making tough guy prince charming faces...

This picture sums it up. Olivia, Cassandra and Nanny Goat wholeheartedly agree...we LOVED it. Henry said it was really, really, really, really, really long but he liked it! Frances babbled and then slept through more than half of it so she may not be a credible critic.

Seriously though...GO SEE CINDERELLA! Take your kids, take your grandkids, take the love of your life, or maybe even take someone you hope will be the love of your life. Everyone could use a little dreamy romance in their world!








PS...It feels good to be back in this space again.

The Ballad of Dog Ballou

The last weekend in July traditionally means it's time for GarlickDance, our annual family film festival.

Because we are dog lovers here at The Garlick Press...it seemed only natural to include them this year.

After remembering a movie from his childhood, Dean came up with the idea. You might even remember the classic movie "Cat Ballou" from 1965 starring Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin. With a clever rewrite of the ballad by Cassandra and Dean, some guitar accompaniment from Chet, and one very patient goldendoodle...we had our entry for the film festival.

So without further ado...I hope you enjoy "The Ballad of Dog Ballou."


The Ballad of Dog Ballou from Lisa Garlick on Vimeo.

The winning film this year was produced by Dean's brother Rod. But ultimately this film festival is all about the fun we had in putting Dog Ballou together. There were so many things I loved about this movie...seeing Cassandra and Chet work together to come up with the ballad. Dean trying for days to figure out the best way to put a video camera on a dog. And laughing for hours at Izzy wearing a unicorn head. It doesn't take a lot to entertain this family.

Next year will be the 10th anniversary of Garlickdance and Dean the Director already has big plans.

It's going to be epic so stay tuned!

GarlickDance

Most families hold annual reunions during the hot summer months. You know with matching t-shirts, gunny sack races, and Grandma's baked beans.

But not the Garlick family...we hold a film festival. Thanks to Rod and Kathi for annually organizing and hosting the event. It's very nearly as big of a deal as the Sundance Film Festival...well maybe even bigger!

It began innocently enough with Kirsten living in Oregon video taping a slug! And soon enough GarlickDance made it's premiere.

The slug named Emry has since become the symbol of GarlickDance, with the winner's trophy proudly wearing the name.

The rules for submitting a film to the festival have changed slightly over the years. Festival rules in 2012 state your film has to be less than 12 minutes long...

and contain these required elements.

Simultaneously, the GarlickDance films are premiered in four different locations in Utah, California, and Oregon. Following the last movie, festival goers complete a ballot and vote for their favorite.

Brother and sister...I think they look alike don't you? Dean collaborated with Lawyer Girl Dione in LA this year. Although there is some controversy over how much work Dean actually did and why he got top billing as producer.

Jill and Matt and their little munchkins made a movie this year, which included My Little Pony scenes.

Anyone who is anyone will be seen at The GarlickDance premiere. Including Famous opera singer Erika and her husband Cody.

Although Harley told me she just comes for the desert.

And this guy...I don't care why he came; with that hair and that shirt, he can go wherever he wants!

This is Dean's niece Lisa. When she was little they used to call us Big Lisa and Little Lisa. I did not care for the nickname "Big Lisa" and I'm pretty sure she hated the "little" reference while she was growing up. Now the family just calls us Lisa and we both turn our heads.

GarlickDance comes complete with babysitting services in a playroom. Cool huh?

Addison is the youngest ever producer to submit a film to GarlickDance. At the mature age of FIVE...she made an awesome movie with a lion a tiger a princess, a wizard and Nate.

So without further ado...little girl big city-true life story of dione garlick

You'll need about 12 minutes, so grab a beverage and enjoy!


little girl big city- true life story of dione garlick 1280x720 from Lisa Garlick on Vimeo.

After the votes were tallied up...it was Kathi and Cori's film "Intervention" which came home with the trophy!

Kathi's films are always my favorite every year, so it was time she got a win! Kathi and her sister have the quirkiest sense of humor that is simply hysterical in their movies.

So while you are attending your summer family reunion...baking in the hot sun waiting for Uncle Don to stop telling his endless stories. Pick up your video camera and start filming. Who knows, maybe you could start your own film festival that just might be as famous as GarlickDance.