Need Children's Film Recommendations
05-24-04, 12:36 PM
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Need Children's Film Recommendations
I am having my 10 year old niece over for a weekend movie marathon. I want to have a "good indie movie" line up. So far I have:
Whale Rider
Bend It Like Beckham
The Secret of Roan Inish
School of Rock
Any other recommendations? I want to show her stuff out of the mainstream.
Thanks!
Whale Rider
Bend It Like Beckham
The Secret of Roan Inish
School of Rock
Any other recommendations? I want to show her stuff out of the mainstream.
Thanks!
05-24-04, 01:26 PM
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I thought Beckham was a little bit mature for a 10 year old with all the emphasis on dating and relationships. Maybe that's just me though.
What about Spirited Away and Holes?
What about Spirited Away and Holes?
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05-24-04, 02:02 PM
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Not really indie, but:
The Black Stallion (probably my favorite "kids" movie)
Kiki's Delivery Service (might be a little tame for today's 10 year old, but my oldest daughter loves it)
The Secret Garden (my second favorite "kids" movie)
The Princess Bride ( I have yet to meet anyone of any age who didn't like it)
ET (judging by her age, she probably hasn't seen it)
The Black Stallion (probably my favorite "kids" movie)
Kiki's Delivery Service (might be a little tame for today's 10 year old, but my oldest daughter loves it)
The Secret Garden (my second favorite "kids" movie)
The Princess Bride ( I have yet to meet anyone of any age who didn't like it)
ET (judging by her age, she probably hasn't seen it)
Last edited by Hiro11; 05-24-04 at 04:01 PM.
05-24-04, 02:29 PM
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Rabbit-Proof Fence
And tuck this one away for use a couple of years from now:
Welcome to the Dollhouse
I say tuck it away because it is R-rated. It's a very good coming-of-age story about a misfit girl in middle school.
Perhaps both of the films I mentioned are more young adult films than kids films. Just thought I'd mention them if you are looking for something a little heavier.
And tuck this one away for use a couple of years from now:
Welcome to the Dollhouse
I say tuck it away because it is R-rated. It's a very good coming-of-age story about a misfit girl in middle school.
Perhaps both of the films I mentioned are more young adult films than kids films. Just thought I'd mention them if you are looking for something a little heavier.
05-25-04, 01:15 AM
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The railway Children
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiller (aka The Hideaways)
Walkabout (depends on how mature a 10-year-old it is...I saw this in a 8th grade class, however)
Twice Upon a Time (one of the great animated flicks no one has seen)
Return to Oz
Something Wicked This Way Comes
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiller (aka The Hideaways)
Walkabout (depends on how mature a 10-year-old it is...I saw this in a 8th grade class, however)
Twice Upon a Time (one of the great animated flicks no one has seen)
Return to Oz
Something Wicked This Way Comes
05-25-04, 04:40 AM
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Are you sure she's not going to be disappointed that you don't pop in Disney sequel after Disney sequel? Why can't you just let her be a ten year old. 
I don't think many of those mentioned could be considered "indie" movies.
I second Iron Giant and Princess Bride.
If you are trying to enculturate her then I highly recommend Fantasia 2000. It is a masterful work of art that is overly underappreciated.
I don't think many of those mentioned could be considered "indie" movies.
I second Iron Giant and Princess Bride.
If you are trying to enculturate her then I highly recommend Fantasia 2000. It is a masterful work of art that is overly underappreciated.
05-25-04, 09:50 AM
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Originally posted by TheAllPurposeNothing
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiller (aka The Hideaways)
From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiller (aka The Hideaways)
Originally posted by flixtime
Rabbit-Proof Fence
And tuck this one away for use a couple of years from now:
Welcome to the Dollhouse
I say tuck it away because it is R-rated. It's a very good coming-of-age story about a misfit girl in middle school.
Perhaps both of the films I mentioned are more young adult films than kids films. Just thought I'd mention them if you are looking for something a little heavier.
Rabbit-Proof Fence
And tuck this one away for use a couple of years from now:
Welcome to the Dollhouse
I say tuck it away because it is R-rated. It's a very good coming-of-age story about a misfit girl in middle school.
Perhaps both of the films I mentioned are more young adult films than kids films. Just thought I'd mention them if you are looking for something a little heavier.
on Rabbit Proof Fenceeventually she should also see Thirteen.
Personally I recommend
Fairytale: A True Story
05-25-04, 10:47 AM
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Originally posted by Giles
is this even on video?? I would definately buy this movie on a heartbeat when and if it becomes available on DVD.
is this even on video?? I would definately buy this movie on a heartbeat when and if it becomes available on DVD.
TV movie remake is not nearly as good.
05-25-04, 05:11 PM
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Secondhand Lions is really good
Another for Iron Giant
Emperor's New Groove(Not indie, but overlooked)
Billy Elliot
Secondhand Lions is really good
Another for Iron Giant
Emperor's New Groove(Not indie, but overlooked)
Billy Elliot
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05-26-04, 08:29 AM
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Originally posted by ween
Labrynth
Secondhand Lions is really good
Another for Iron Giant
Emperor's New Groove(Not indie, but overlooked)
Billy Elliot
Labrynth
Secondhand Lions is really good
Another for Iron Giant
Emperor's New Groove(Not indie, but overlooked)
Billy Elliot
