New Release
‘School of Magical Animals’
When Ida Kronenberg (Emilia Maier) transfers to a new school, she finds it difficult to make new friends. However, Ida’s teacher, Miss Mary Cornfield (Nadja Uhl), introduces her entire class to enchanted animals that soon become their helpful companions. What adventures await them?
This family-friendly movie is based on German author Margit Auer’s children’s book series “The School of Magical Animals.” It’s a wonderful film full of mystery, fantasy, and wonderment—an uplifting experience that highlights the value of friendship.
Family Pick
In this unique animated coming-of-age tale, a young sea monster named Luca Paguro (Jacob Tremblay) lives with his parents on the Italian Riviera. He soon meets another sea monster youth named Alberto (Jack Dylan Grazer) who shows Luca how to turn into his human form. What adventures await the two new friends?
This is a charming film that features a simple storyline, bereft of any of the typical existential threats and psycho-babble of similar fare. It’s a delightful film with positive messages about male comradery and loyalty.
A Masterful Tale of Desperate Salesmen
‘Glengarry Glen Ross’
This film depicts the lives of four men who work for a floundering real estate business. When a smug sales trainer shows up to “motivate” the men, he says that only two of them will keep their jobs—dependent on their sales performances. But with weak sales leads, the men soon resort to desperate measures.
This award-winning film functions as a masterclass in both direction and acting. Its ensemble cast spouts gritty dialogue that brings the characters they portray to life. Truly a must-see drama.
A French Comedy About the Technology-Obsessed
‘Mon Oncle’
Monsieur Hulot (Jacques Tati) is a simple man whose relatives want a more “advanced” and modern lifestyle. He pays them a visit, seeking to rescue his nephew from their obsession with modernity.
Buoyant music and deft body language drive this hilarious comedy as generations clash. It’s a timely (and scathing) tale about society’s overreliance and blind acceptance of technology.
