Movie Review: Rabbit-Proof Fence
In this biographical account of the struggle for aboriginal rights in rural Australia, three young girls tackle significant adversity to find their way back home after being forcefully torn away in...
View ArticleMovie Review: Night at the Museum
A working father’s night job turns out to be far more intense than he expects . . . Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke and Owen Wilson join for a feel good family movie that celebrates history...
View ArticleLemony Snickett’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
A darker children’s story with a European feel, this film would make an interesting selection for the intermediate classroom. Based on a children’s book series by the same name, this piece stars Jim...
View ArticleNanny McPhee: A New Mary Poppins?
What do you get when you combine the talents of Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson? A magical tale of love, responsibility and growing up. Emma Thompson plays Nanny McPhee, the latest in a...
View ArticleMr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
A magical store where toys come to life is the backdrop for this film starring Natalie Portman and Dustin Hoffman. The Wonder Emporium, run by Mr. MaGorium, is getting ready to change hands. Dustin...
View ArticleMovie Review: The Golden Compass
Looking for a magical tale of intrigue from the great frozen north? This wondrous story of a parallel universe may be just the ticket. Sam Elliott, Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig star in this film...
View ArticleNim’s Island: A Movie Review
Starring Jodie Foster, Abigail Breslin and Gerard Butler, this movie features a young girl (Nim) living alone on a remote island with her plankton studying Dad and corresponding with her favorite...
View ArticleWall-E: A Movie Review
A futuristic movie portraying just how Earth could end up if the rate of consumption and trash production doesn’t slow down. Cleverly done, as a single robot character on his own is able to carry the...
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