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Two New Movies About the Triumph of High School Underdogs — The Outcasts and Speech and Debate

Posted on April 13, 2017 at 2:52 pm

Two very entertaining new movies available in some theaters and on demand both tell stories of kids who are considered dorky outsiders in high school but find a way to triumph, learning some lessons and making some friends along the way. The great thing about being a smart dork in high school is that if …

Interview on the New Character with Autism on Sesame Street

Interview on the New Character with Autism on Sesame Street

Posted on April 13, 2017 at 12:00 pm

Julia, “Sesame Street’s” first character with autism, helps children and their families understand people on the spectrum. Jennifer Thorn, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the English Department of Saint Anselm College answered my questions about Julia and what she can teach us. The autism spectrum includes a wide range of behaviors and capabilities. Is there a …

Interview: Dallas Jenkins of “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”

Interview: Dallas Jenkins of “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone”

Posted on April 13, 2017 at 8:00 am

Director Dallas Jenkins spoke to me about his charming and touching film, “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone.” Brett Dalton stars as the spoiled former child actor who gets into trouble and is sentenced to community service, where he starts as a janitor and ends up playing the part of Jesus in a church Passion Play …

Fandango’s $5 Easter Special for Families!

Fandango’s  Easter Special for Families!

Posted on April 12, 2017 at 10:26 pm

FandangoNOW, Fandango’s VOD service, has a special $5 Easter sale promotion. The $5 Easter sale promotion will run until April 17th and features family friendly films, including “The LEGO Movie,” “HOP,” “The Peanuts Movie,” “Charlie and The Chocolate Factory,” and “E.T.” You can find the full list of available films here, all of which start …