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Ford v Ferrari * Pure Adrenaline Rush From Start to Finish
American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and
fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the
laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary vehicle
for the Ford Motor Co. Together, they plan to compete against the race cars of
Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France
in 1966. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Benjamin P. comments, “We all love a good underdog
and this film is a classic underdog story. Ford
V Ferrari isn’t just about the race at Le Mans, but more about the human struggles
encountered to get there. Pride and jealousy constrict Miles and Shelby at
times, but the rigid corporate system of Ford Motor Company poses a greater
challenge. Ford V Ferrari is an
expansive, mesmerizing real-life story that feels perfect for the cinematic
medium.” Selene W. adds, “Ford v Ferrari … -
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Charlie’s Angels * Loving Remake With Some Neat Callbacks
Kristen
Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska are working for the mysterious Charles
Townsend, whose security and investigative agency has expanded internationally.
With the world's smartest, bravest, and most highly trained women all over the
globe, there are now teams of Angels guided by multiple Bosleys taking on the
toughest jobs everywhere. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Calista B. comments, “This
film is a reboot of a very well-known franchise. Charlie’s Angels was originally a TV show in the 70s. While I knew
very little about the franchise, my mom is a huge fan. From what I’ve gathered,
this movie is a pretty loving remake, with some neat callbacks. This is
definitely a film that can be enjoyed by people who aren’t fans. It is the
perfect film for those who want a fun female-empowerment movie.” See her full
review below. … -
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Granny Ranny's Coming Attractions
KIDS FIRST! Partners with Xerb.tv to Launch Family Streaming Service
KIDS FIRST! and Xerb.tv launched a new, ad-free digital streaming service for high quality children’s programming earlier this spring. The content is curated from filmmakers from all around the world and the bulk of the revenue from the channel will go directly to the filmmakers. The rapidly growing Xerb.tb is providing KIDS FIRST! a platform to deliver a collection of family-friendly content that is inspirational, enriching and motivational.
“What the KIDS FIRST! Digital Channel (https://xerb.tv/channel/kidsfirst) offers
families is engaging, informative and fun content with pro-social values that
both kids and parents love,” … -
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KIDS FIRST! Radio
Jojo Rabbit, Playing with Fire, Sonic Boom, Little Wolf’s Book of Badness and Dora & the Lost Gold Mine
Listen in as we review the films Jojo Rabbit, Playing with Fire, Sonic Boom Season 1; Volume 1, Little Wolf's Book of Badness and Dora & the Lost Gold Mine DVD. Hosts Gerry O. and Calista B. are joined by Katherine, Ethan, Eva, Bella and Selene. Before you spend your hard earned dollars at the movies, be sure to listen to what our youth reporters have to say. -
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From the Jury
Reflections on Infinity Festival 2019 By Gerry O.
The 2019 Infinity Festival, celebrating "Story Advanced by Technology,” took place November 7 - 9th at Goya Studios in Hollywood, culminating with the 2019 IF Monolith Awards ceremony, presenting awards for technology and narrative arts to the best in the industry. Voted on by a body of professional peers, the Monolith Awards recognize excellent accomplishments in narrative arts and technology that showcase the concept of storytelling. These unique awards are prestigious in that they are given to companies and individuals that are paving the way in the ever evolving film and technology industries. The winners are innovative and … -
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