Archive for June, 2008

“Wall-E” - Brandy McDonnell reviews

Only the geniuses at Pixar Animation Studios could create an adorably clunky, inarticulate robot janitor capable of eliciting warm fuzzies and merry giggles in equal measure. Read more>>

Posted on 23rd June 2008
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“Wall-E” - Susan Granger reviews

What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn off the last robot? Read more

Posted on 23rd June 2008
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How is “Sex” Impacting “The Women?” - Nikki Finke comments

I am both amused and appalled to watch from the sidelines this spectacle of Hollywood movie execs trying to figure out how to cash in on the Sex And The City female frenzy. Read more>>

Posted on 21st June 2008
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Releasing June 27, 2008

AWFJ highlights films made by and about women Read more

Posted on 21st June 2008
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“Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” - Kim Voynar reviews

If you’re going to make an American Girl movie for theaters, you want an actress with a big-screen presence, and Abigail Breslin certainly fits that bill. Read more>>

Posted on 19th June 2008
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“Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” - Christy Lemire reviews

“Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” has a lot more on its mind — and a much more beneficial message for girls — than last summer’s candy-coated movie-based-on-a-doll, “Bratz.” Read more>>

Posted on 19th June 2008
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“Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” - Susan Granger reviews

This is a brand-new chick flick for the pre-teen set. Although it’s the fourth movie in the popular American Girl historically-themed franchise, it’s the first to garner a big-screen release. Read more

Posted on 19th June 2008
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Patricia Rozema talks “Kit Kittredge” with Jennifer Merin

Patricia Rozema says she wanted to make a film for her daughters, and “Kit Kittredge“ is it. Read more

Posted on 19th June 2008
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Films For Smart Girls - Kim Voynar comments

With Kit Kittredge: An American Girl finally opening in limited release on Wednesday, it seemed like a good time to take a look at other films girls in the same age demographic might also enjoy. As a mother of three daughters, I like to seek out films that have strong female characters. Read more>>

Posted on 19th June 2008
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“Kit Kittredge,” Orphaned Cash Cow? - Nikki Finke comments

It’s hard not to root for a Depression era kiddie movie that costs under $9 million, showcases good clean fun for little girls, and stars Abigail Breslin Read more>>

Posted on 19th June 2008
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