The Fox and the Child Giveway

We have 5 inseason dble passes to giveaway to the beautiful Fox and the Girl narrated by Kate Winslet. Following his Oscar-winning smash hit March of the Penguins, director Luc Jacquet’s first stab at a feature-length fiction finds him once again communing with nature. Inspired by an unforgettable childhood encounter, The Fox & the Child is a very simply told story about a little girl’s fascination with the cute furry creatures living in the forest around her French country home

If you didn't catch this wonderful film at the Sydney Film festival now is your chance. 

To go into the draw to win a dble pass email info@artsrocket.org with your contact details. ENTRIES NOW CLOSED 

The Fox and the Girl commences 9 July at selected cinemas. 

For more info visit Fox and the Child.

Orisinal - Online Games

Easy going non violent online games for young children at Orisonal. Beautiful graphics designed by Ferry Halim.

Visit http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/ to join the fun.

Justine Clarke - Sing

Justine Clarke at the Enmore Theatre

A great family show, very relaxed, community feel. Good songs, sing along lyrics and lots of opportunities for audience participation.

Perfect for under 6 age group.

Unfortunately there were only 2 shows in Sydney. Justine is quite pregnant and is doing a small tour.

Worth catching if she comes near you.
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23 June Brisbane Powerhouse, QLD

26 June Canberra Theatre, ACT 

Joanne Kee
www.placesandspaces.com.au

Australian premiere | Coraline | SFF

image Belinda Rolland

Coraline premiered last night at the Sydney Film festival. One of the special guests for the evening included Teri Hatcher.

Based on the book by Neil Gamain, Coraline is the first stop motion ( hand made) film shot in stereoscopic 3D. The unique visual journey follows the fearless Coraline as she discovers a parallel universe behind the secret door.

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Official website: www.coraline.com

Suitable for ages:  8 and over

Next session:

Saturday 13 June 12.00pm | Greater Union

Ticket prices: Adults $17.00 Children $7.50

To view the entire program and bookings visit the Festivals officialwebsite. 

 image Belinda Rolland

Sunshine Barry and the Disco Worms

Sydney Film Festival.

I took the family (4yo, 6yo and 40+) to see Sunshine Barry and the Disco Worms at the Sydney Film Festival today. Of the four children's films this is the one that seemed most suitable for the 4yo despite the program suggesting it was for 6 and over. The audience was large and there were a lot of under sixes there, so other families seemed to have the same idea. I think, however, the program was right. While the 4yo sat through it and even enjoyed it at times the content wasn't suitable for his age group and was a little old for my 6yo too.
The sound was way too loud in the cinema. I also found the depiction of the mother a little offensive (all the female characters were a bit lacking really particularly at the start), the father, and homosexuals don't come off much better. The overall story didn't hold a message I am particularly interested in discussing with my children. On the upside the music was fun and my 6yo was dancing in his seat by the end.
Sunshine Barry and the Disco Worms screens again on Saturday 13th June at 2.45pm, Greater Union George Street.

Vivid Light Walk

We braved the crowds last night to see some of the light walk which extends from Observation Hill to the Opera House. This event runs until 14th June from 6pm-midnight and can make for an interesting evening if you don't mind the crowds. Highlights for us were the MCA facade and the bike (kid size) powered blue rings on the foreshore. Take a few glow sticks.

Brendan and the Secret of Kells

Sydney Film Festival.

My son (6) and I went to see this movie today. It was a great relief for me not to be watching the usual computer generated animation of childrens films. The images were beautiful and the story held both of our interest as well as providing for interesting future discussions.

The six year old review. 'It was a good film and I really liked the end. I liked the ink making scenes.'

The film screens again Sunday 14th June, 2.35pm at Greater Union, George Street.

For more information visit The Cartoon Saloon