This week's movie is a live action fantasy based off a book of the same name that gave prominence to a tall irrepressibly anarchic anthropomorphic (or someone resembling a human form), mischievous cat wearing a towering red-and-white striped hat and a red bow tie through which children's literacy is encouraged by way of rhymes.
The movie is Bo Welch's directorial debut but certainly not his first time to work in the field as he had worked as a production designer on several Tim Burton films (Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, and Batman Returns), two Men in Black movies, Thor, and Ghostbusters II.
It stars Mike Myers (Austin Powers/Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers series and has voiced Shrek in the films) in the title role and Dakota Fanning (currently best known for her roles in Coraline and in three Twilight Saga films) as Sally, a dull, well-behaved, and rule-obeying 8-year-old daughter.
While the basic plot parallels that of the book, the film filled out its remaining minutes by adding new subplots and characters quite different from those of the original story, similar to the first Seuss adaptation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a holiday drama.
Film showing happens every Friday in the Grade School Learning Resource Center, at 4:00 P.M. until the movie finishes. Should you have any suggestions, questions, or clarifications, please don't hesitate to approach any of the librarians and staff available.
The Cat in the Hat showcases slapstick, a type of comedy involving exaggerated, boisterous actions, and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense. It was explored extensively during the golden era of black and white silent films featuring the famous Charlie Chaplin. Today, slapstick comedy is common in Tom and Jerry episodes, some Looney Tunes shows, and videos by South Korean YouTube superstar, Psy.
It stars Mike Myers (Austin Powers/Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers series and has voiced Shrek in the films) in the title role and Dakota Fanning (currently best known for her roles in Coraline and in three Twilight Saga films) as Sally, a dull, well-behaved, and rule-obeying 8-year-old daughter.
While the basic plot parallels that of the book, the film filled out its remaining minutes by adding new subplots and characters quite different from those of the original story, similar to the first Seuss adaptation, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a holiday drama.
Film showing happens every Friday in the Grade School Learning Resource Center, at 4:00 P.M. until the movie finishes. Should you have any suggestions, questions, or clarifications, please don't hesitate to approach any of the librarians and staff available.
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