This Weekend’s Film Festival Celebrates Children’s Classics Adaptations

17 12 2008

Dr. Seuss. Roald Dahl. C.S. Lewis. Chris Van Allsburg. L. Frank Baum. These writers are all responsible for some of the greatest children stories of all time. Their work has been turned into dozens of films — some good and some no so good. This Weekend’s Film Festival takes a look at five of the good ones. Inspired by the release of Blue Sky’s HORTON HEARS A WHO! on DVD, the lineup is a mix of modern renditions and bona fide classics. Get your golden ticket to hear all about witches and wizards and Santa Claus.

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