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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Movie Review: 'Brave'

PG film by Disney/Pixar debuted in theaters this weekend.

The first film from Pixar with a female protagonist is well worth seeing, even if only to celebrate a positive and complex portrayal of the mother-daughter relationship represented in the film.   The story, which screenwriter Brenda Chapman said was fashioned in the style of The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen, is of headstrong Scottish princess Merida (voiced by Scottish actress Kelly Macdonald) who, in a desire to stay free from an unwanted betrothal, inadvertently casts a spell that she must find a way to break before the cursed changes take hold permanently.   The odyssey to find that way leads to an exciting and charming series of scenes, many of which boast new advancements in animated special effects. As an expert in …

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1:51 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Really want to check this one out! Maybe I can get Steve to go with! :D   more ›

Monday, October 24, 2011

Five Things: Oct. 24, 2011

Five things to know about what's going on in and around Arlington.

1. Nominations are being accepted for Arlington's 2012 Notable Trees. Notable trees must have some unique characteristic about them. Winners will be placed on the county's notable tree registry, which can be used by civic associations and walking tours. The county does not have any authority over trees on private property. Nomination deadline is Dec. 15. 2. The Arlington Public Library has a new collection of more than 650 Disney Digitial eBooks. 3. Dogma Bakery in Shirlington is hosting a trick-or-treat with your pup event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday. After filling up your bag with pet treats, the business will feature contests, photos and more. 4. Remember, it's $1 Mondays at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse! 5. The Sun Gazette looks at …

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