New Film Releases

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Wolf Children Directed by Mamoru Hosoda An imaginative Japanese animation film about a resilient single mother trying to prepare her two strange children for the world. Love
Monsters University Directed by Dan Scanlon Animated film about monster college students competing to become the scariest one of them all. Play
The Croods Directed by Chris Sanders, Kirk De Micco An animated film that has it all: captivating characters, rich thematic material, humor, imaginative visuals, and an adventuresome quest. Openness
Frozen Directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee A 3D animated princess tale saluting sisterly love and female empowerment. Love
Planes Directed by Klay Hall A 3D animated family film about stepping into your dream and becoming all you were meant to be. Yearning
From Up on Poppy Hill Directed by Goro Miyazaki A lovely Japanese hand-drawn animated film with a female heroine. Love
The Rabbi's Cat Directed by Antoine Delesvaux, Joann Sfar A French animated film about the unusual quest of a rabbi, a sheikh, and a talking cat to discover the unity of peoples. Hospitality
Rise of the Guardians Directed by Peter Ramsey An unusual tale about a playful free spirit who is thrilled to become a Guardian who watches over children. Nurturing
Frankenweenie Directed by Tim Burton A strange and appealing animated film that explores the unusual adventures of a lonely boy and his eternally frisky dog. Love
Brave Directed by Brenda Chapman, Mark Adams The freedom quest of a feisty Celtic princess with a jungle of wild red hair. Love
Chico & Rita Directed by Fernando Truebe A Spanish animated film for adults that is a real crowd-pleaser. Love
Yellow Submarine Directed by George Dunning The 1968 animated classic by the Beatles as their declaration of independence. Transformation
Happy Feet Two Directed by George Miller A lively animated film with its quirky characters and the heroism of animals banding together in face of an eco-disaster that threatens them all. Unity
Dr. Seuss' The Lorax Directed by Chris Renaud A delightful animated feature with special appeal for tree lovers. Questing
Puss in Boots Directed by Chris Miller A razzle-dazzle animated feature about an outlaw cat who dances flamenco and is a survivor able to handle all challenges before him. Play
Winnie the Pooh Directed by Don Hall, Stephen Anderson A down-to-earth and whimsical screen interpretation of three A. A. Milne inspired tales about fear, friendship, and the importance of play. Play
My Dog Tulip Directed by Paul Fierlinger, Sandra Fierlinger A funny, charming, and witty animated feature based on J.R. Ackerley's masterful memoir about his loving relationship with his dog. Love
The Illusionist Directed by Sylvain Chomet A sad tale of a lonely magician that manages to exude its own special charm. Kindness
Tangled Directed by Byron Howard, Nathan Greno A wonderful animated feature that salutes the power of healing, the spirit-lifting importance of light, and the transformative marvels of touch. Love
Despicable Me Directed by Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin A spunky 3D animated feature that shows how a supervillain can follow his heart and be transformed from within. Love
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