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Junior's 2008 movie reviews
By on 23/01/2009 16:47:12
Junior looks back on the last 12 months of film for children
T Austin), it’s a labour of love. As foster children, they know what it’s like not to be wanted, forever being passed from one home to the next. They’ve kept their dog, Friday, under wraps for three years and now they’ve got room to look after all the city
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The Secret Of Moonacre
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 04/03/2009 12:02:51
Magical adventure tale
the lost pearls and break the curse of Moonacre while trying not to fall foul of their menacing neighbour, Coeur De Noir. Adapted from The Little White Horse, Elizabeth Goudge’s classic novel, the film is full of special effects and boasts fine performances
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Ice Age 3
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 14/04/2010 19:21:21
Third part of the mammoth trilogy
to the rescue.OK, so as far as scientific accuracy goes, this latest Ice Age film takes a loose approach. But what it lacks in accuracy, it more than makes up for in wit, warmth and humour. Sid is as wacky as ever, while the vain sabretoothed tiger Diego
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Coraline
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 14/04/2010 18:58:50
Haunting odd-ball tale comes to life on screen
by Henry Selick, of The Nightmare Before Christmas fame, the film has a decidedly spooky flavour.With her irritable parents constantly glued to their computers, an inquisitive Coraline sets off to explore the house, counting windows and doors for want
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Shorts
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/04/2010 17:06:17
Quirky tale of a wishing rock that lands its owners in trouble
With a story divided up into sections, swapped around and then presented as a series of short films, it’s fair to say that Shorts is a little quirky.The action unfolds in the town of Black Falls, a bleak vision of suburbia where the inhabitants
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Night At The Museum 2
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 14/04/2010 19:08:29
After-hours in the Smithsonian
AS A ROOKIE museum night guard in the original Night At The Museum, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) certainly had his hands full trying to control a host of unruly exhibits, beasts and historical figures who came to life after hours. Fast-forward to a new and seemingly slicker Larry, w...
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G-Force
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 18/04/2010 17:03:25
James Bond with rodents
Guinea pigs are not noted for their brains. They are also quite podgy and make a high-pitched squealing noise when alarmed. Not exactly what you’d look for in a prospective secret agent. But the G-Force are no ordinary guinea pigs.Genetically engineered by the FBI, these rodents ...
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Five tips for cinema trips
By Junior on 10/04/2012 12:44:44
Have a happy day out at the movies with your family
also be a good idea to prop up very small children.5. Wait to exitOnce the show is over avoid the rush to get out by staying in your seats to watch the credits (which for many films now have extra scenes and funny outtakes) then leave once the lights
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The first ever Lego Movie launches imminently
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/07/2010 14:08:02
The Adventures of Clutch Powers animated movie set to delight Lego lovers everywhere!
“I work alone” is the macho mantra of Indiana Jones lookalike Clutch Powers, so when he meets up with his sidekick helpers – including a blonde Australian with painted cleavage and curves and a stubbled fireman who looks a bit like George Michael – he’s not impressed. They set of...
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The May Fair Hotel Film Club
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/09/2010 12:08:00
Enjoy a leisurely Sunday brunch followed by a family movie at The May Fair Hotel
DINNER AND A movie. That concept might seem like an all too distant memory once you have children. But how about the modern new way of thinking? How about Sunday brunch, followed by a family movie? That’s the offering at The May Fair Hotel
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