Tag Archives: Jemaine Clement

Harold and the Purple Crayon (2024) Review

AGGRESSIVELY MEDIOCRE AND TERRIBLY HALF-BAKED   In the world of literary works and the realm of the written word, children’s picture books have found a special place in enjoyment and appreciation. While may be overlooked as simplistic tales for bedtime stories for children or for the “juice box” age range to engage in reading, children’s picture books can depict such

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Rio 2 Review

TALENTED AND COLORFUL, BUT OVERSTUFFED AND UNNECESSARY   Back in 2011, Rio was a surprising hit, grossing nearly half a billion at the box office. This animated “Fish out of water” tale of Blue, a domesticated blue macaw bird, and his misadventure in the city of Rio de Janeiro was well met; appealing to viewers with a good story, colorful

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The BFG Review

WELCOME TO GIANT COUNTRY   Roald Dahl was a British novelist that lived from 1916-1990.  Growing up in Wales, England Dahl (interestingly) served in the Royal Air Force during WWII as a flying ace and intelligent officer. Yet, after he serving his time in the war, Dahl’s writing flourished, becoming a very promising author to both children and adults with

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