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‘The First Grader’ has plenty to teach, but not much heart

‘The First Grader’ has plenty to teach, but not much heart Oliver Litondo, center, in “The First Grader.” / KERRY BROWN/National Geographic Entertainment Hollywood got the holiday weekend started early by scheduling Thursday openings for two of its big summer… Continue reading

First Cup: Monday

First Cup: Monday Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times: “Chris Bosh’s final line: 34 points on 13-for-18 shooting. Not in the box score: the belief he cost Joakim Noah some paycheck. With 6:33 left in the first quarter, Noah was… Continue reading

‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ achieves rare feat: living up to fantastic first film

‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ achieves rare feat: living up to fantastic first film This ‘Panda’ is rare: ‘Kung Fu Panda 2’ is a sequel worthy of the original film, again delivering a POW!erful lesson to young people, terrific animated action… Continue reading

Spanish star-maker considers first English project

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Spanish star-maker considers first English project CANNES, France – Pedro Almodovar helped launch the international careers of several Spanish actors who are now Hollywood legends, including Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem. Now… Continue reading

Brad Balfour: British Director Justin Chadwick Get the Gold Star for The First Grader

Brad Balfour: British Director Justin Chadwick Get the Gold Star for The First Grader The First Grader tells a basic heartfelt story about an older man, the 84-year-old Kimani N’gan’ga Maruge, finally fulfilling a long-unresolved dream — to learn to… Continue reading

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