Embracing Complexity: Lessons from Elphaba and Imogene
In the past three weeks, I’ve seen three movies in the theater with my thirteen-year-old daughter. A personal record, for […]
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Grow at the Movies
Barbie and the Existential Crisis
I was not a child who enjoyed dolls.
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Grow at the Movies: Trolls World Tour
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal chose to release Trolls World Tour to streaming platforms to rent. A 48 hour
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Grow at the Movies: Little Women
“It’s not a happily-ever-after story,” said my elder daughter Ida when asked what she thought of the new Little Women movie.
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Grow at the Movies: Troop Zero
When I saw the trailer for “Troop Zero,” featuring Allison Janney, Jim Gaffigan, and Viola Davis, I was instantly charmed and knew I wanted to watch it with my family.
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Grow at the Movies: The Rise of Skywalker
In honor of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker being the third movie of a third trilogy, I’m going to begin my review by sharing three of the possible introductions I brainstormed in the nine hours since I walked out of the theatre.
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Grow at the Movies: Harriet
My daughter worships Harriet. Literally. Last year I overheard her praying to Harriet Tubman to offer her guidance and courage.
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Grow at the Movies: Toy Story 4
A few months ago, I watched a documentary on Netflix called “The Pixar Story” which charted the rise of the animation studio through its first several movies and told the story of its partnership with and ultimate acquisition by Disney.
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Grow at the Movies: Avengers Endgame
Eleven years ago, Marvel took a huge risk. They attempted a blockbuster film about a beloved, though not strikingly popular superhero, starring an actor who was a troubled darling of small cinema in the middle of an upswing following imprisonment and rehab.
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