Tito and the Birds tells us to love courage and pigeons

C+ Animated family fantasy Written by Eduardo Benaim, Gustavo Steinberg Directed by Gabriel Bitar, André Catoto, Gustavo Steinberg This Brazilian cartoon has two important messages for young children: We need to overcome our pointless fears, and we should listen to the birds - especially the wild pigeons that both beautify our cities and make a … Continue reading Tito and the Birds tells us to love courage and pigeons

Wonderstruck: Two tales of finding oneself at a museum

A- Family-friendly quest Written by Brian Selznick, based on his novel Directed by Todd Haynes I'm tempted to call Todd Haynes's latest film Night at the Museum: The Good Version. Like the 2006 Hollywood kiddie flick, Wonderstruck celebrates New York's Museum of Natural History - which just happens to be one of my all-time favorite museums. … Continue reading Wonderstruck: Two tales of finding oneself at a museum