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Movie Review:
Galaxy Quest
by Joanne Spataro
Movie Critic, the Charlotte Observer
 "Galaxy Quest" is a out-of-this-world comedy for the whole
family. The cast of a canceled sci-fi television series have a close encounter with their
biggest fans - real aliens! The sci-fi television series, "Galaxy Quest", filmed
its last episode eighteen years ago. But it's a cult favorite with hard-core, Trekkie-like
fans, who still flock to the conventions.Joanne's
Movie Reviews:
"Remember
the Titans"
hosted by Joanne Spataro
Charlotte Observer Movie Critic
 movie review & historical perspectives
 "Remember
the Titans" scores as a winning football drama. Based on a true story, the movie is
set in 1971, when T.C Williams High integrated blacks and whites. They learn to accept
each other’s differences; friendships blossom. Boone continues to keep the team on
their toes and playing their hardest. But how will the rest of the town react to the newly
bonded team? Find out more and also see our resources to learn more about this important
time in our history.
 Joanne's
Movie Reviews:
"Star
Wars Episode 1
The Phantom Menace"
hosted by Joanne
Spataro
Charlotte Observer Movie Critic
movie
review
& Now get the film on video
 Twentieth Century Fox and Lucusfilm presents "The Phantom
Menace". The long-awaited prequel to "Star Wars: A New Hope", explains how
generous Anakin Skywalker became the greedy Darth Vader. Young Obi-wan Kenobi (Ewan
McGregor) and his master Qui-Gon (Liam Neeson) are Jedi knights. Find out more.
Joanne's Movie Reviews:
"My Dog Skip"
by Joanne Spataro
Movie Critic, the Charlotte Observer
review,
pics & clips
  "My Dog Skip" is an insightful movie about a boy
who learns about life from his beloved canine. It's based on the autobiography of William
Morris. "My Dog Skip" will appeal to families of all ages. Younger children will
adore Skip. Parents and older kids will enjoy the gentle and dramatic story. Find out
more.
 Joanne's Movie Reviews:
"Hanging
Up"
by Joanne Spataro
Movie Critic, the Charlotte Observer
review,
pics & clips
"Hanging Up" is a new drama-comedy you'll want to keep on the line.
It's based on the book by Delia Ephron, who collaborated on the screenplay with her older
sister Nora Ephron. Diane Keaton, who also appears in the film, directed "Hanging
Up." Find out more.
 Meet the
Author:
Nell Minow
author of "Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies
Interview and FREE excerpt
hosted by Joanne Spataro
interview & FREE excerpt
 Nell
Minow is an avid movie fan, so writing "The Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies"
was great fun. She wants to give hopeless parents an informative, friendly guide to help
them choose appropriate movies for their children. It covers over 500 family-oriented
movies that even teach children about courage, growing up, and values. What better way to
teach your children life lessons with yummy snacks and great movies? See the interview as
well as a review of the movie Titanic.
Movie Review:
Titanic
 This review excerpted from The Movie Mom's Guide to Family Movies
along with an interview with Nell Minow. This blockbuster movie is the winner of
eleven Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director, and is on its way to becoming the
highest-grossing movie of all time. The real-life disaster serves as the backdrop to a
fictional tragic love story between Rose (Kate Winslet), an upper class (though
impoverished) girl and Jack (Leonardo DeCaprio), a lower class (though artistic) boy who
won the ticket in a poker game.
Movie Review:
"Anna & the King" (1999)
by Joanne Spataro
Movie Critic, the Charlotte Observer
How could one woman shake the very
foundation of a Siam monarchy? "Anna and the King" is a powerfully mature film
based on an English schoolteacher's experiences in faraway Siam. In 1862, widowed Anna
Leonowens (played by Jodie Foster) visits Siam with her son, Louis (Tom Felton). Find out
more and see the official site, hear the soundtrack and get the original book written by
Anna.
 Meet
the Critic
Lawrence Toppman
hosted By Joanne Spataro
Larry has been writing for the Observer for twelve years, and twenty-three
years in various publications. He has loved movies ever since he was a little kid. I
learned about what qualities make a good movie to him, how he finds his job rewarding, and
what he snacks on in the theater (the answer may surprise you).
Video Pick - now available
"Antz"
Well now I’m delighted to say that Dream
Works has made an excellent insect motion picture. The story begins with a worried little
ant simply called Z (voice by Woody Allen). Z is upset because everything he does is for
the ant colony.
‘Babe Pig in the City’
by Evamarie
Spataro
is a delightful sequel to the hit movie ‘Babe’. This movie begins where
‘Babe’ left off. It all starts when Mr. Hoggit comes home after the sheep dog
contest, where people line up to see Babe.
"Stepmom"
by Joanne
Spataro
Columbia Pictures newest release "Step-Mom" stars Susan Sarandon and Julia
Roberts. Not only do these superstars sizzle on camera, but they also take care of
business in the background. Find out more
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Roger Ebert's
Movie Yearbook 2000
by Roger Ebert
 
In a brand-new concept, Roger Ebert's Movie Yearbook contains all the reviews
published by Ebert in the last two and a half years, including foreign films,
documentaries, indies, and highly negative reviews which were often eliminated from the
Companion for space reasons but make entertaining reading as well as aiding in the
selection process. The Yearbook also contains all interviews and essays for the year, his
Questions for the Movie Answer Man, and film festival coverage. The book also retains in
the back a list of all movies previously appearing in Video Companions with Roger's star
ratings. |
