In a new regular monthly episode format, What We're Watching, Jessica Kantor and Lily Vonnegut discuss the movies they are watching with their children of varying ages (2, 8, and 10) and how their children are reacting. They also share what they are watching and what's inspiring them. Lily's Picks for Wyatt (10) and Jack (8):Father of the Bride: Both boys loved it, especially Martin Short's character.Parent Trap: A favorite inspired Jack to want to go to sleepaway camp.My Girl: They liked the soundtrack and the innocence of the 70s setting.The Breakfast Club: Lily plans to show this next, exploring themes of adolescence and relationships.Jack's Movie Preferences:Interested in filmmaking and movie history.Enjoys classic movies like Ferris Bueller's Day Off.Wants to watch Jaws, but Lily is hesitant due to the intensity.Jessica's Picks for Miles (2):Monsters, Inc.: Helped him overcome his fear of monsters.Elemental: A new Pixar movie they enjoyed watching together.Winnie the Pooh: Jessica sees a deeper meaning in the Heffalumps storyline.What Lily's Watching Herself:Anne of Green Gables: A nostalgic revisit from her childhood.What Jessica's Watching Herself:Killing of a Sacred Deer & Poor Things: Elevated horror movies for research.War Games: Considers showing this to Wyatt and Jack due to its relatable teenage protagonist.General Discussion:Kids' movies today are longer and lack the tight storytelling of older movies.Trailers reveal too much, diminishing the mystery and excitement of movies.Importance of exposing children to a variety of films, including older ones.Lily recommends Now and Then for her kidsLily suggests Curious George  for Miles.Key Takeaways:Movie choices should consider the child's age, interests, and maturity level.Classic movies can offer valuable lessons and entertainment for children.Sharing movie experiences with children can be a bonding activity.  New Episodes Every Wednesday!EPISODE CREDITS:Host, Producer, Editor: Jessica KantorBooker: Noelia MurphyBe sure to follow and tag Raising Cinephiles on  Instagram