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Isle of Dogs (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

A boy looks for his dog on the Isle of Dogs. Starring Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, and Edward Norton. This is a typical Wes Anderson film; it has style, but it’s lost on the substance. It’s Anderson’s stylistic film-making on display. … Continue reading →

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Alpha and Omega (2010) Rated PG

Posted on July 22, 2018 by

Two wolves on different ends of the wolf pack must work together to find their way home. Starring Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, and Dennis Hopper. This is one of those kid films that really makes you stretch your imagination. We have … Continue reading →

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (2009) Rated PG

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

A scientist is regarded a failure until he invents a machine that drops food from the sky. Based on the book by Judi and Ron Barrett. Starring Bill Hader, Anna Faris, and James Caan. This film does a wonderful job making … Continue reading →

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Peter Rabbit (2018) Rated PG

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

A story of Peter Rabbit and his antics trying to get into the neighbor’s vegetable garden. Based on the book  The Tale Of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Starring James Corden, Fayssal Bazzi, and Domhnall Gleeson. I actually thought this film was … Continue reading →

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Mary and the Witch’s Flower (2017) Rated PG

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

A strange flower grants magic to a young girl. Based on the book The Little Broomstick by Mary Stewart. Starring Ruby Barnhill, Jim Broadbent, Ewen Bremner, and Kate Winslet. This is the first film from Studio Ponoc, the company founded by a producer from Studio Ghibli. … Continue reading →

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Epic (2013) Rated PG

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

 A teenager discovers a world deep in the forest where good versus evil are battling against each other and where she bands to save their world as well as ours. Starring Blake Anderson, Aziz Ansari, Allison Bills This is a charming … Continue reading →

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Coco (2017) Rated PG

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

A boy, who aspires to be a musician enters the Land of the Dead to find his legendary grandfather. Starring  Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt. I have to say, this film was better than The Book of Life. … Continue reading →

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Escape From Planet Earth (2013) Rated TV-PG

Posted on February 10, 2018 by

An astronaut gets caught in a trap when responding to an SOS on an alien planet. Starring Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry, Ricky Gervais. Great animation and good morals, but this film fails to impress. There is a lack of consistency to … Continue reading →

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (1974) Rated TV-G

Posted on December 16, 2017 by

When a town learns that Santa isn’t coming to visit them this year because of an insulting letter, they band together to make it right. Starring Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver, George Gobel. This is the perfect retelling of the classic book ‘Twas … Continue reading →

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1986) Rated NR

Posted on November 2, 2017 by

 In the 1840s, two boys get into mischief with body snatchers and girls. Based on the book by Mark Twain. Starring Simon Hinton, Scott Higgins, Jane Harders, Michael Pate. A brilliant, animated rendition of a classic story, this film is perfect for children. It’s … Continue reading →

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