Tag: the secret of kells
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Twelve Cool St. Patrick’s Day Movies
Irish immigrants, unlucky leprechauns, people whose names start with O … it’s all great fodder for movies that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here are ten movies to give you a wee bit ‘o the Irish. Did I miss any? Tell me in the comments below! 1. The Quiet Man John Wayne plays Sean Thornton, a…
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Reel Life With Jane’s Top 10 Family Movies of 2010
Are family movies becoming extinct? Is it worth plopping down $50+ to take my kids to the theater? Will I cringe and cover their eyes during parts of the movie? These are questions I get all the time, and frankly, the answers vary from week to week. It really does seem like filmmakers churn out…
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Exclusive: Interview with Tomm Moore, Director of The Secret of Kells
If you’re yearning to see a film that’s beautiful, magical and unique, check out ‘The Secret of Kells,’ a children’s film that’s all of those things AND a great lesson in Celtic folk art and Irish history. Read my review of the film here. It tells the story of a young boy named Brendan (voiced…
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Family Movie Review: The Secret of Kells
Movie: ‘The Secret of Kells’ On DVD: Oct. 5, 2010 Director: Tomm Moore MPAA Rating: Not rated in the U.S.; PG in other countries Buy It: On DVD or DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack Gecko Rating: ‘The Secret of Kells’ was nominated for an Oscar for best animated picture this year, and it’s easy to see why.…