The Golden Compass

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Looking for a magical tale of intrigue from the great frozen north? This wondrous story of a parallel universe may be just the ticket. Read more

Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium

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A magical store where toys come to life is the backdrop for this film starring Natalie Portman and Dustin Hoffman. Read more

Nanny McPhee: A New Mary Poppins?

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What do you get when you combine the talents of Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson? Read more

Lemony Snickett’s A Series of Unfortunate Events

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A darker children’s story with a European feel, this film would make an interesting selection for the intermediate classroom. Read more

Movie Review: Night at the Museum

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A working father’s night job turns out to be far more intense than he expects . . . Read more

Movie Review: The Great Debaters

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Starring Denzel Washington and introducing several new talents, this movie is for more than coaches of debate teams. Read more

Movie Review: March of the Penguins

 

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A film shot with a fair amount of discipline, devotion and passion for the subject to say the least. For those who have not yet seen it, if you are looking for a new library addition to your unit on penguins or Antarctica, you will not be disappointed. Read more

Movie Review: Whale Rider

 

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Based on the novel of the same name, this film celebrates the Maori culture of New Zealand. Read more

Movie Review: Freedom Writers

 

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A young first year educator tackles a group of rough inner city teens through a high school English class. Read more

Movie Review: Rabbit-Proof Fence

 

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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 the early 1930’s. Read more