Saturday, March 2, 2013
The legendary children's author would have been 109.
Though he passed away in 1991, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to most as simply Dr. Seuss, would have turned 109 years old Saturday, March 2. The nation celebrates his birth with storytimes, classroom activities and fond reflections of favorite stories. Did you know that Dr. Seuss never really was a doctor of any sort? According to GoodReads.com, he'd gone to Oxford to obtain a doctorate of literature, but never finsihed his degree. Instead, while on board a ship on a European vacation, he crafted "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street." He inspired authors (and children) across the world when, after being rejected by 43 publishers, he got a friend to publish his first work in 1937, according to Seussville.com. Read Across America …
Friday, March 23, 2012
The highly anticipated adaptation of the popular young adult books is finally hitting the big screen.
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Friday, March 23, 2012
Based on the popular Young Adult series by author Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, brings the distopian world of Panem to local cineplexes. Every year, in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. A twisted punishment for a past uprising and an ongoing government intimidation tactic, the Hunger Games are a nationally televised event in which "Tributes" must fight with one another until one survivor remains. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) volunteers in her younger sister's place to enter the games, and is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken …
Friday, March 2, 2012
New movies hit the big screen today.
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Friday, March 2, 2012
The following information is courtesy of Moviefone: Dr. Seuss The Lorax Plot: "From the creators of 'Despicable Me' and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax,' an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old boy as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world." Rating: PG Reviews: Viewer score 74 percent; Critic score 49 percent Project X Plot: "Three high school seniors attempt to make a name for themselves by throwing one …
Melissa Treacy
10:26 am on Saturday, March 2, 2013
For me, nothing beats my favorite Lorax quote: "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." more ›