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REVIEWS IN ROBE: Mean Girls

Have you been worried about your pal Sundae?  Aw, jeez...don’t stress, I am here.  I’ve just been busy watching movies and writing for my favorite movie zine:  Moviejawn.   Moviejawn is a self published monthly zine delivered right to your doorstep. Each issue includes: critiques, film history, interviews, and the occasional adoration column.  A new feature that I have started working on is: Reviews In Robe.  Each month, I watch a movie in comfort of robe, concoct a meal inspired by the film, and write a review. 

Our latest issue has left the building and to celebrate this month's theme of MUSIC IN FILM, the first 75 subscribers will receive The Moviejawn Original Soundtrack!  click here to subscribe.  Hope you enjoy Reviews in Robe!

Directed by Mark Waters by Rosalie Kicks!, Old Sport at Moviejawn

OK. I am just going to put this right here: I'm not a fan of Tina Fey's work. I know! guys maybe I truly am a horrible person with a bland taste for cinema -- why do you think the MJ crew calls me OLD SPORT?!

Hear me out though - I respect this lady. I feel Tina has helped pave the way for women in the entertainment biz, specifically those in the comedy world. However when it comes down to it, her work simply doesn't interest me. I don't like crude/potty humor. I'd rather puke on my own foot than watch Baby Mama or Sisters. So I'm sure it comes as no surprise to learn that Mean Girls was never very high on my "MUST WATCH" list. Of course I heard things about it, all of which made me want to avoid it more. On top of that, teen movies - not really my thing. Also, I kinda get a thrill out of informing people: Nope. Never saw it. No idea what you are talking about - in regards to the biggest Hollywood flicks. Go ahead, name a popular mainstream Hollywood clown movie: Ten Things I Hate About You – never saw it (OK. Maybe I saw half of it), American Pie - I’ll take a pass, the NEW Star Wars - Nope (although that may change, now that I learned Mads was involved and the death threats from the MJ crew arrive daily on my doorstep).

When my pal, The Fixer, discovered that I didn't know what "The Burn Book" was or if butter was a carb? wellllllll, she decided this needed to be fixed. I thought it seemed like a ridiculous movie to demand that I watch...but you DO NOT QUESTION THE FIXER. The Fixer is wise. So I checked my local library and bingo! Nine copies available for pick up - I grabbed my trusty robe, pen, paper, breakfast taco, alcohol-infused elixir and awaited the MEAN knowledge to come pouring in.  

Apparently to my surprise, the movie is a comedy and NOT a PSA that teaches kids how to be mean. Instead, there were jokes - that I guess I should have laughed at (I did laugh once: specifically when Regina asked if butter was a carb?). And characters that I guess I should of cared about. Honestly, I found it a bit hard to care about anything with the obnoxious voice-over continuing to tell me what to think. Or the horrible tunes that I found distracting. Sigh. Regardless, I did want everything to work out for Cady (and see her go back to being a nerd) and to witness the "Plastics" melt.     Overall, a recurring thought while watching was: I really can't remember my high school experience being anything like what was portrayed. Were kids really that mean? Was it really that bad? Not for one second do I want to go back to that time in my life. It is not that I have nightmare stories that I carry with me - instead I found the entire experience boring. Maybe I just ignored all the horribleness; too busy doing my own thing. This may come as no surprise - your favorite old sport has an old soul. Young people’s interests typically make my brain melt. I have very little interest in things/people that are popular. I like the obscure and odd. I much prefer spending time with elder folk and have always had an interest in dead people/things (Buster Keaton. Swooooon). This old sport has known for a long time who she is, so maybe the mean girls were just afraid of me and stayed the hell away? I couldn't care for the cliques, trends, or competitions. I was wayyyy too busy obsessing over bands and which CD was coming out Tuesday to be worried if my hair looked OK or if I was wearing a fashionable skirt. And diets - NOPE, I’ll have that order of cheese fries, thank you very much.

Immediately following the viewing, my first thought was: well, that sucked and now I kinda want to watch Heathers. Then I lifted my breakfast taco, munched on a few nacho chips, had a few sips of my pink cocktail and had some deep thoughts. What was this movie trying to say?  Why does everyone keep talking about it (it has been 12 years people!)?

To start, I don’t believe this movie was made for me. This was made for those kids out there that are trying to find themselves. Those kids that are ready to do anything to fit in and sometimes will lose themselves in doing so. It was also made for mean girls. I think it was trying to show just how ridiculous people can be; hence the exaggerated characters. Everyone seemed to have extreme personalities making them come off as caricatures rather than actual people. The solution is simple kids: be yourself and BE NICE. When Tina was speaking to the girls in the gym about being hurtful to one another, it made me think about the culture we live in: This is still occurring, especially in the film world. Ladies gotta support ladies, not bring em' down.   In closing, I can't believe this movie is over ten years old and people are still talking about it. Not because I don’t think it has its place or that it should not have been made - it saddens me that we don’t see more female centric films. Films that put ladies out front and center.  Films that are written by a women (directed by a lady is cool too) and provide a woman’s point of view. Films that show the experiences women have, especially as they are growing up. Mean Girls helped launch the careers of Amanda Seyfried, Rachel McAdams, Lindsey Lohan, Lizzy Caplan and gave even more credibility to Tina Fey. I read that Tina Fey actually based the mean girl, Regina George, off of herself. Wow. It takes a lot of guts to put yourself out there and admit that you were wrong. Maybe she wanted to show other girls: Hey! Look how silly this person is, don’t be like this…BE NICE. In today’s world you hear about social media bullying - the new form of hatred kids deal with. We need more films that show kids, especially young girls, that this type of behavior is not appropriate. It is kinda sad that we have not seen more female-focused movies with the great success this film saw. It definitely showed women in a different light than most films do and put males merely in the background. I guess I just hope to one day see a female-driven movie that doesn't have to sink to the level of crude humor, bad jokes, and stereotypes.

Don't run out to Taco Bell, when you can have a fiesta at home in ROBE!

I'm on An All Carb Diet so have a Breakfast Taco (God, Karen, You're So Stupid)

Egg Mixture: 3 veggie sausage links (I like these) 4 eggs 2 Tbsp Milk 2 Tsp Sriracha 1/4 cup onion of choice (I like red onion) 1/4 cup Bell Pepper - to be used in guacamole as well 1/2 Jalapeno - to be used in guacamole as well 1 clove garlic - to be used in guacamole as well Ear of corn, shaved Handful of cilantro

Guacamole: 1 Avocado 1 green onion 1/2 lime - juiced Salt & Pepper to taste 1 Tsp Jalapeno - (depending on how hot you like it) 1/2 of the garlic clove 1 1/2 Tsp  Bell Pepper 1 tbsp cilantro

For serving: 10 cherry tomatoes sliced Handful of lettuce 4 Taco Shells 1/2 cup cheddar cheese Your favorite salsa Sour Cream

Place the sausage links in the oven/toaster oven on 375F while you prepare guacamole. Mash the avocado and chop all the necessary ingredients: green onion, salt, pepper, jalapeno, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro. Pour the lime juice over the mixture and mash until preferred consistency. Finish chopping the rest of your ingredients for the egg mixture. Remove the sausage links from the oven. Next, saute in pan with butter: Onions, Peppers, garlic, cilantro, corn, sausage until the onions are translucent. Squeeze a bit of lime juice on top of the veggie mix. Next remove the veggie mix from the pan. Set aside. Whisk your eggs, milk, sriracha together. Warm the pan with butter and pour the egg mixture in. Scramble the eggs. Combine the egg mixture with veggie mixture and serve on a taco shell topped with your favorite taco fixings. Nacho chips are a great side dish. Remember on Wednesdays we wear PINK and drink PINK Cocktails: Of course Martha Stewart has the perfect cocktail for your Mean Girls Viewing Party, find it here.

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Did you know that APRIL is National Letter Writing Month? As you know Sundae Matinee adores sending mail.  Now, its your turn!  This month, Sundae Matinee encourages you to send us a parcel (we always write back)-- it can be anything your heart desires, we just ask it doesn’t bite. At the end of the month, we will choose our favorite snail mail we have received and the winner will receive a prize... so please make sure to include your name and address.   Now hop to it, you don’t want to be late.   xo.  sundae matinee  write to us:  Sundae Matinee 2505 S. Cleveland St.  Philadelphia, PA 19145 

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Sewing Up a Storm

Bunny Holly has been sewing up a storm in the lab.    

All weekend he has been hopping with excitement as he constructed the prizes for the 2nd Annual Bunny Holly Eggciting Contest.  

Bunny Holly received a great response to the contest!  There ended up being a TIE!  So instead of being one winner there were THREE!  The following Sundae Matinee fans guessed 19 eggs (correct answer 21) and will be receiving their very own Bunny Holly miniature plushie delivered right to their mailbox:   Zooey X Khara Ledonne  Marissa Berlin Thank you to all that entered!  We also received a great response to the Rockin’ with Bunny Holly Photo Contest.  Below are the top 3 submissions. Congrats to “CakesUnderWater” - this Sundae Matinee fan will receive an exclusive Bunny Holly 5x7 portrait.  

Honorable Mentions:

Until next week...  xo.  sundae matinee 

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Behind every great rabbit there is a chick. In the case of Bunny Holly, it is his pal, Charles Lingbird.  The way they met is an enchanting tail and here the brief synopsis follows.  

Bunny Holly was out stretching his long limber limbs when he came upon a flock of chickens attempting to cross the road.  Bunny Holly tried to insist that they wait.  Instead they strutted along, except for Charles Lingbird.  He was very curious about this tall rabbit with black rimmed specs.  Well, lady luck was on Charles side that day for the flock never made it across to the other side, much to the horror of these new found friends. Over time, Bunny Holly and Charles found they had a lot in common and they became the best of friends.  Charles was always grateful to Bunny Holly for saving his life and decided he needed to use his talents in marketing & public relations to repay him.  Charles wanted the name “Bunny Holly” to become a household name and for everyone to know just what a swell guy his friend truly was.   Charles Lingbird- the genius promoter, convinced Bunny Holly to share his ears and glasses with one and all.  He pointed out a very important fact to Bunny Holly, “Everyone wants to hang out with Bunny Holly.”  Bunny Holly was quick to agree and Charles Lingbird got to work.    

Luck be with all of us.  We too can partake of the donning of the ears and the glasses perched on our noses!  This will make us the envy of all we see.  We realize it is a lot to live up to, but wear those ears proudly and the glasses too. And always remember, to help a chick cross the road.   Bunny Holly’s Rockin’ Photo Contest!   You still have time!  It’s easy, just take a snap, post to Instagram, follow, and Tag @SundaeMatinee.  Submissions are due April 1.  The photo will be judged on creativity, inventiness, and effort.  Winner to receive a Bunny Holly prize pack! DON’T BE A ROTTEN EGG: click here to submit your best EGGSTIMATE to Bunny Holly’s 2nd Annual Egg Hunt

Camera shy?  Then get creative… all it takes is some ears and specs, and PRESTO! you’re Bunny Holly.  

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Bunny Holly’s 2nd Annual Eggciting Egg Hunt

Bunny Holly & The Carton Chick Clique are proud to present: The 2nd Annual Eggciting Egg Hunt! Who’s the Carton Chick Clique you ask?   Click here to learn more about them and watch their short mini mini movie here:  

HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST:   Take a look at picture below, count up the eggs and then click here to submit your  best eggstimate.  It is that easy.  The first person that submits the correct guess WINS! their very own miniature Bunny Holly.  Contest closes April 1, so don’t be late.   

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Bunny Holly’s Quest for Ancestry.

Bunny Holly has always been haunted by the mystery of his heritage. 

Bunny Holly will go down as one of the grandest Sundae Matinee LAB creations.  However, with no family tree or photo album, the poor guy has been seeking answers about his past, his entire life.  Where did his love of dancing come from? Who does he have to thank for his long limber set of legs? How was he gifted with such a wonderful set of pipes? Who is responsible for his fluffy round tail? 

All his quizzical inquiries have fell upon long deaf ears.  NO one gave a fluffy tail of Bunny Holly's misery.  Until that fateful day when our hero hopped down the trail seldom traveled and found the answer himself.

Tucked inside a bag of dehydrated carrots that had been buried in an abandoned bunny hole our hero found the proverbial carrot on the end of the stick!  A portrait of his Great Great Great Grandbunny Bunardo da Bunvinvi! Bunny Holly could not stop his feet from hoppin, his nose was twitching with excitement.  He could feel it from the tops of his slender ears into the fluff of his tail.  All he searched for was with in his paws grasp. He clutched the portrait to his chest, his eyes misted; Bunarado da Bunvinci how I have searched for thee.  Our hero carried the portrait up into the sunlight and that is when he saw for the first time his Great Great Great Grandbunny Bunnalisa!

Bunardo had been a famous painter during his life time and there for our hero to embrace was not only a self portrait of his Grandbunny Bunardo but also a portrait of Bunnardo's forbidden love, Bunnalisa!  All the mysteries were peeled away for Bunny Holly, his questions answer.  His extraordinary long limber legs, his paw tapping talent all made sense by this single portrait.  Bunny Holly realized a life long answer to his questions as he clutched it to his chest all the time realizing that it is true, a portrait speaks when no one else will.

His next quest:  to solve the mysterious race of the tortoise and the hare.  Could he redeem his Uncle from the shame inflicted upon him on that fateful day? ****A special thanks to Mother Wolf for penning this grand tail   Until next week sweet readers.  xo. Sundae Matinee PS.  Don’t miss out on next Sundae Matinee snail mail club parcel!  Next shipment is in the works and it sure to bring EGGCITEMENT.  Click here to subscribe. 

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Oscars in Robe.

I think I have finally found a way to survive the Oscars...by watching it in ROBE with copious amounts of whiskey.

With my completed ballot sheet, a taco buffet within reach, and whiskey cocktail in hand- I was ready to enjoy the Oscars in comfort.  The question shouldn't be who wore it best... the real inquiry is were you able to stay awake? Not falling asleep during the Oscars is truly a feat of strength. The person that can stay awake thru the entire event definitely deserves a shiny lapel pin.  Viewing OSCARS in ROBE was the perfect solution to the madness. I was not only cozy, but was prepared to catch some winks at any moment. During any of the slow/meaningless dribble I was able to catch a quick snooze (example: Spectre song or when that homeless looking dude (Dave Grohl) was performing).

So, let's talk about the red carpet- it was longgggggg. The announcers were buffoons. It is pretty safe to say that one of the requirements for the job is that you don't watch movies. From not knowing the Oscar nominated writer of Brooklyn (Nick Hornby)- to trying to compare the Girl with The Dragon Tattoo to Carol as if they were a similar production... it was a complete shit show. You could just sense the feeling of dread each time one of the interviewers walked up to an interviewee.  They stood there wishing for teleportation to magically be invented or maybe finding a drink in their pocket.  ABC would have been better off having Jacob Tremblay host the event. He seemed more prepared to interview the stars of Hollywood and was definitely more entertaining.

It is amazing that a show celebrating people that make creative things for a living can be so terribly boring and mind-numbing. Is the show really produced by little interns?!  If that's the case it would make complete sense as to why the production seems to be so mediocre.  This would also explain why there were camera and sound issues at the most inopportune times.  Maybe those little interns thought it was funny to have a camera malfunction right when you the Oscar for BEST Cinematography was being announced or how about when the sound cut out just as you were giving the Oscar for Best Sound Mixing.  Oh, you little interns- you're such pranksters.  However, as one of my favorite podcast hosts, Karina Longworth has said, "the Oscars are only as cool as the oldest white guy in the room."  Makes perfect sense to me.

No matter what you think about the Oscars, I think the message is clear that unless people continue to talk about the issues that have been facing Hollywood, diversity issues will never be resolved. Here's hoping next year we see an improvement and less Speilberg.  Because seriously, did anyone like Bridge of Spies?  I think there were many other deserving movies that could have taken those nomination spots.   Movies and change can't be done alone- you need to work together to enact change.  However, after hearing some of the speeches from the various production winners- proclaiming they do all the "important" work on the film, it kinda makes me wonder if change will ever happen... it is called COLLABORATION, you jerks.  High time Hollywood stop trying to teach me a lesson, I think it is time for them to learn a lesson of their own:  be nice. Can't we all just get along?  Come on Hollywood, have an open mind.

After 6 hours, here are the High Points that Kicks can remember before too many Whiskey cocktails in ROBE:

-Chris Rock: acknowledging the elephant in the room right from the start.  He couldn't have said it better- everybody just wants the same opportunities and chances.  Leo gets a good part every year, people of color want this same opportunity.  Also.  Hollywood has been racist for a long time folks, this is NOT new.  Let's do something about it.

-Chris Rock's interviews with the theater goers of Compton: Seriously, where are you getting these movies from? Bridge of Spies: never heard of it?  Maybe this will shed some light on the fact that you need to make movies that reach a diverse audience and not just suburban liberal white people.  It is sad to me that Hollywood would be shocked that not only do white people see movies...but people of color do too and they want to see movies that they can relate to.

-Alicia Vikander, winning for Danish Girl- even though she should have been in nominated as the LEAD ROLE. She drove that film.  

-Costume Designer Jenny Beavan's win.  She is one BAMF (also a highlight: learning what BAMF means.  Thanks @whatjaimewatched)

-Brie Larson, winning for Room and slapping fives with Jacob Tremblay. That girl is going places.  Also, I was a fan of her dress despite what my colleague thinks.  

-Pudgy cheeks Leo: Aw, poor dude was stress eating. He looked so nervous the whole night and I just wanted to hug him.  I bet he ate so many of those Girl Scout cookies.  Miraculously, his name is called and what do you know! Water weight is magically gone and he managed to dust off all those cookie crumbs just in time to grip his golden statue.  He is now the King of the World! I couldn't help but shed a tear...especially when he brought up climate change.  Oh, Leo we heart you, you truly are the way of the future.

-Vampire Cate Blanchett's dress.  That woman does NOT age.  She looked like a dream.

-Tom Hardy breathing in and out.  I heart Mumbles Mcgee.  He may not have won this year, but he will be back.  I just hope he does not turn into the next Johnny Depp.  Instead of being known for a pirate he will just simply be known as Hoagie Mouth.  

-Saoirse Ronan's mermaid dress.  I can't wait to see what this girl does in the FUTURE.  If you have not watched Brooklyn yet, you are missing out.  

-To see Jennifer Lawrence not win.  Joy was a horrible a movie.

So what were your thoughts?  Andddd most importantly, who's going to see Eddie and the Eagle?  After watching this rodeo I'm ready for a feel good, tug at your hearts kind of feeling.  Until next year Oscars.

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After much deliberation, Lil’ Foxie & i selected “Sundae Matinee is Clawsome” submitted by, @jennlukas as the winner of the our snail mail contest.  We will be contacting Jenn via the magical internets and she will receive this form to be completed.  With the information she provides we will construct her a creature pal that is guaranteed to not only be the life of a party, but a forever pal.  Thanks for all the love everybody, we look forward to hosting our next contest very soon.  Until next week.  Xo. Sundae Matinee PS.  Never miss another CONTEST.  CLICK HERE to SUBSCRIBE today. 

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Holy smokes!  Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and you know what that means my dear Sundae readers... it is time for another SNAIL MAIL CONTEST!  Sundae Matinee has begun the preparations for our next Snail Mail Club postal delivery and are hearts are filled with excitement over the surprises we have in store for your mailboxes.  These Valentines are sure to warm your heart and quite possibly may encourage smiles.  Don’t be left out in the cold, subscribe today!  Click here to sign up TODAY-- it only takes a mere couple of minutes and is sure to bring forever sweetness.  Until next week.  We hope you enjoy peeking at some vintage Valentines we picked up at a flea market a couple of years ago.  Aren’t they the sweetest?  Also, if you are looking for the perfect Valentine film to get your heart going pit pat, may we suggest:  The Philadelphia Story, starring Cary Grant, James, Stewart, and Katherine Hepburn -- swooooon.  xo. Sundae Matinee

Now presenting...  MOVIE MADNESS TRIVIA

Trivia ???:  She supported Redrod and Newman in their efforts to swindle a big-time crook in The Sting. Submit your answer to:  SundaeMatinee@gmail.com with your response. First person to send int he correct answer wins! a super small fantastic prize direct from the LAB to your doorstep!  Many will enter, one will win.  the key to winning is: WATCH MORE MOVIES. 

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Pineapple Pete Pillow

After being holed up inside all weekend due to the BLIZZARD of the century, Lil’ Foxie & i found ourselves tropical dreamin’ and pining for that dewy sweet Hawaiian air…

To cure our cabin fever and boredom we decided to spend the afternoon with our friends in the LAB…

With their assistance we found the perfect way to satisfy our pining for paradise…

With our design complete, as we prepared our patient for his operation, we busted out one of our favorite detective programs.  Thanks to super sweet Benjamin for this AMAZINGGGG portable DVD player, Lil’ Foxie & i may never leave the LAB! again…

Sometimes tart, but typically sweet Pineapple Pete was sure to bring a smile to our face and aid our winter blues.  Here he is before surgery…

And here is after surgery.  We had a GRAND time creating this fun lovin’ guy… but boy! he sure is a chatter box.  Lil’ Foxie finally got him to stop blabbing when she gave him some cheez it crackers (which apparently are his favorite tasty snack).  We will miss him, but realize that Pineapple Pete will enjoy life much better where the temperatures are warm.  Therefore, he will be taking a trip this week to the city of Houston, Texas where he will live with our cousins Jamie & Hank and enjoy a life filled with icecream for dinner and watching The Burbs. 

Until next week. 

We are starting a NEW! WEEKLY contest here on SundaeMatinee.com called:  Movie MADNESS trivia – que your favorite game show theme music.  It is simple to play.  Read the trivia question below.  Submit your answer.  First person to email us at SundaeMatinee@gmail.com with the right response, will be sent a super small fantastic prize direct from the LAB!  Many will enter, one will win.  the key to winning is: WATCH MORE MOVIES.

TRIVIA ???:  She is Katherine Ross’ best friend, who suddenly starts acting strange in The Stepford Wives.

Best of luck.  xo. Sundae Matinee

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The Most Wonderful Time of Year!

The trees have been chucked to the trash pile.  The ornaments and Santas have been tucked away until next season and the new year has been rung in.  Everyone is starting to get back to their old routine.  For the WOLVES the holidays/festivities are just getting started.   As you may recall: I was raised by wolves.  

During the holiday season the wolves find themselves too busy to celebrate.   Selling Christmas trees is serious business. In November and December the wolves find their hands filled with chainsaws, hedge clippers, and ribbons rather than sugar cookies and hot cocoa.  There is little time for relaxation or festivities. Therefore, many many wolf generations ago, it was decided that in the month of January we would celebrate WOLFMAS!  This past weekend, Sundae Matinee has been toiling in the LAB creating an invite for this year’s special occasion.   Celebrated on Wolf Mountain: it is a time to reflect and howl at the moon with your pack. It is also a time to prepare for hibernation.  The wolves will stuff their bellies full of ziti in anticipation for the cold winter months.  And of course no party on the mountain is complete without a blazing fire.  Instead of a adorning a tree with lights, we set them on fire.  Oh nothing smells sweeter than a burning Douglas fir.  And... for entertainment, the night is spent watching a marathon of Boardwalk Entertainment - a favorite TV program of the wolves.  And for decoration, nothing sparkles quite like a *schnitzel. 

There are many reasons that i clutch Benjamin tight with my monster hands... Wolfmas is one of those reasons.  For if one can survive a night with the WOLVES, frankly my dear there is nothing that individual is not capable of.  As the sayin’ goes:  Keep your friends close and your ENEMIES closer.  Will BENJAMIN survive another year?! Check back soon to hear more about Wolfmas! Until next week dear readers.  

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Sundae Matinee *a schnitzel is a scrap piece of ribbon that is created while making bows.  they are small and end up sticking to everything/anything they touch.  see above picture for example.

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Hello Readers! 2016 has started off sluggish for Lil’ Foxie & i.  In fact our first 2 Sundaes have been spent snoozing.  2015 burnt us time-traveling inventors to a crisp. In fact! Lil’ Foxie & i have been taking every chance we can get to catch up on some zzzzzzzzzzzzzs. Whether it be on the sofa, in the washer aka our time machine, or even on a pile of dirty laundry... we just have not found a place we can’t curl up for some shut eye. So what will 2016 bring? Well dear readers, things may be a bit slower in these parts.  Of course we will still have tell the tales of our GRAND adventures it just may not be as frequent.  We will still be inventing and creating-- but this year we are choosing to focus on some looming projects that we have been meaning to get done for quite some time... cause HEY! everyone needs to sport their very own pac man peter pan collared shirt.  Something 2015 has taught us is this:  YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING.  Sundae Matinee has provided us with much needed confidence.  We are very excited to work on some personal experiments that we have been putting off such as:  learning how to use our super fancy camera, filming our mini mini movies, home improvements, finishing our screenplay, and learning how to make peter pan collared shirts.  Don’t fret! We will be sharing our progress along the way and will always continue to be your favorite penpal.   xoxo. Sundae Matinee

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Happy New Year!  

And the winner of Lil’ Foxie’s Rockin’ Christmas Tree Contest is:  Courtney Conte Miss Conte will win a 2016 Philly Paws calendar featuring Lil’ Foxie and a handmade ornament made by Miss August herself.  Honorable mentions, who will also win a token prize:  Matt Pencak Ian Hrabe Thanks to all that entered.  See you next week with brand NEW adventures.  xoxo. Sundae Matinee

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Happy Holidays from Sundae Matinee!  Thanks to all those that came out to our shows this past year.  We will see you after the holidays!  Until then have a HAPPY new year. xoxo. Sundae Matinee

Lil’ Foxie’s Rockin’ Christmas Tree Contest!

It’s not too late to enter...

1.  Follow @SundaeMatinee on instagram 2.  Take a picture of your ornament displayed on your tree 3.  Tag @SundaeMatinee Enter by December 25.  Winner will be announced December 27 and will be sent a 2016 PAWS calendar featuring Lil’ Foxie. 

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We have been busy lil’ elves prepping for our next craft show, so we are keeping this short n’ sweet.  Come visit Sundae Matinee this Saturday from 11a-5p at Crafty Balboa.  Click here for more details and hope to see you there. 

Until next week.  xo. Sundae Matinee

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Busy Lil’ Elves

How was your Thanksgiving?  Lil’ Foxie & i managed to stuff our bellies despite the obstacles that Wolfgiving presented:  

With our paunches taut and our pointy hats donned, Lil’ Foxie and i now find ourselves toiling in the LAB, prepping for the holiday season. 

Just like the ELVES in Santa’s workshop, Lil’ Foxie and i will be burning the midnight oil designing creatures for all walks of life. 

Our first task at hand is ensuring the delivery of the Sundae Matinee Snail Mail Club’s Holiday Parcel.  This weekend (with the help of Mother Wolf and a young wolf cub) Sundae Matinee packaged up the festive goodies for shipment.  Parcels will find themselves in subscribers’ mailboxes all over the world sometime this week.  Not a member of the Sundae Matinee Snail Mail Club?  Click here to subscribe today and receive the holiday parcel!

Included in your holiday package will be details/instructions on how to win the 2016 PAWS calendar featuring Lil’ Foxie aka Miss August, as well as a handcrafted ornament made by the lil’ pup herself!  The PAWS Calendar makes a great gift, click here to buy yours today!  All proceeds benefits PAWS

Watch your mailboxes and until next week, WATCH MORE MOVIES! like the movie Elf, the only Will Ferrel movie Lil’ Foxie and i can tolerate. 

xoxo Sundae Matinee

Say BONJOUR! to SUNDAE MATINEE

Sundae Matinee will be vending at Crafty Balboa, Saturday December 12.  Come on out and find the most perfect holiday gifts for all the creatures on your list.  Click here for more details and hope to see you there!