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 entire first portion of the film. [Read more...]
Nim’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 adventure novelist, Alex Rover. [Read more...]
Movie 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. [Read more...]
Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium
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?
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
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
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 the early 1930’s. [Read more...]











