The Boxtrolls (2014)
A fantasy about a boy raised by boxtrolls, this animated film shows how the powerful demonize a group & stir up the public to persecute those at the bottom.
Film Capsules October 2014
Readers who send out newsletters or produce church bulletins are welcome to reprint any or all of these mini-reviews, the one stipulation being that at the end they include © Edward McNulty, Visual Parables. The Good Lie Rated PG-13.Leviticus 19:34; Philippians 2:3-4. All those who consider themselves peacemakers should embrace this social justice parable. The …
Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
In ancient Japan a boy plays music as he brings origami papers to life. He must set out on a quest for his deceased father’s sword & armor for protection against his evil aunts & grandfather.
Reactions to This Year’s Oscars Winners
Like most viewers I was both happy and disappointed with the winners at the 86th Academy Award ceremony. Let’s begin with the “happy” choices. My biggest thrill was the choice of and performance of the “Best Song,” “Glory.” As I wrote in my review of Selma,” I don’t know how the film will fare …
Paddington (2014)
I highly recommend this film adaptation of Michael Bond’s children’s books. Click the movie title to read my entire review.