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Reviews of new and classic family-friendly films; the perfect picks for movie night.
Slumberland Movie review
With its innovative design (including panels that would grow and shrink to help convey a genuine sense of proportion to readers), bold use of color, and trippy storylines, Little Nemo in Slumberland was a comic strip like no other when it debuted in the New York Herald in 1905. Those audacious elements would lead to its creator, Winsor McCay, to be dubbed “the first original genius of the comic strip medium” by historian R.C. Harvey and cited as an influence by the likes of R. Crumb, Art Spiegelman, and Federico Fellini. McCay would also prove to be a leader in the early days of animated film as well and, in fact, his first movie, “Winsor McCay, the Famous Cartoonist of the N.Y. Herald and His Moving Comics,” was a live-action/animation hybrid that depicted him producing 4,000 drawings of Nemo, a young boy whose adventures in the world of dreams were the subject of the strip, that were then brought to life in a four-minute animated segment. (This film can be found online and is kind of charming, although his use of ethnic stereotyping, especially in the case of one of Nemo’s pals, African Impie, is troubling to witness today, even if it was par for the course back when it was created.)This would not prove to be the only attempt to bring the adventures of Little Nemo to the big screen. In 1984, there was an expensive European version entitled “Dream One” that was co-produced by John Boorman, featured a cast that included the likes of Harvey Keitel, Nipsey Russell, Carole Bouquet, and Michel Blanc, and was, by most accounts, somewhat of a disaster. A few years later, the Japanese-American animated co-production “Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland” came out and was also a failure, though it was at least an occasionally interesting one. Frankly, the one film that has come the closest to capturing McCay’s blend of strikingly hallucinatory imagery and ambitious storytelling to date is the Terry Gilliam classic “Time Bandits,” right down to McCay’s willingness to deal with darker themes within his wild narratives.
By Kiruthigaran Mohan3 years ago in Families
SHOTGUN WEDDING REVIEW
Shotgun Wedding Movie Story: 'Shotgun Wedding' is a silly comedy with a few funny moments, but overall, it's just a mediocre comedy. The movie has a number of wedding jokes that occasionally make you both chuckle and wonder. Even though this slapstick comedy has hardly any redeeming qualities, it's difficult to dislike it. There are many bizarre situations that make you question what exactly is happening, while the one-liners make you smile.
By Mathew Karnal3 years ago in Families
THE MARTHA MITCHELL EFFECT REVIEW
Story: “The Martha Mitchell Phenomenon” explores the story of Martha Mitchell, spouse of John Mitchell, the Attorney General under President Richard Nixon. Despite being manipulated by the Nixon administration to keep quiet about the scandals, Martha bravely spoke out in numerous interviews, shedding light on the truth.
By Mathew Karnal3 years ago in Families
Beginning Movie Review
Beginning Movie Synopsis: Nithya, a tech-savvy individual, is forcibly taken and confined in a small space by anonymous masked figures. But a chance call connects her to Bala Subramaniam, a young man with intellectual challenges. What unfolds from here?
By Mathew Karnal3 years ago in Families
Gatta Kusthi Movie Review
Gatta Kusthi Movie Synopsis: In Gatta Kusthi, a rural comedy set in the village of Pollack, a man seeks a submissive wife, but ends up marrying a fearless kusthi champion. The film subverts typical tropes of 90s commercial cinema by highlighting the empowerment of its female lead and addressing gender inequality through humor and thought-provoking dialogue. The setting and characters are familiar, but the plot takes a refreshing and entertaining turn. The film is a nod to the past, with a contemporary twist.
By Mathew Karnal3 years ago in Families
Top 3 Kitchen Gadgets You Can Find on Amazon
When it comes to cooking, having the right tools can make a big difference in how easy and enjoyable the experience is. Amazon offers a wide variety of kitchen gadgets, but these three are sure to make a great addition to any kitchen.
By Lucas Sorenson3 years ago in Families
'' THE PALE BLUE EYE MOVIE REVIEWS ''
Story: “The Pale Blue Eye is a gripping and atmospheric crime novel set in the early 19th century at West Point Military Academy. The story centers around a series of murders that take place at the academy and the investigation led by a retired detective, Augustus Land or.
By Mathew Karnal3 years ago in Families
