Little Miss Sunshine
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This movie shows that life is an adventure. An imperfect, slightly dysfunctional family of six sets out on a road trip, and all their quirky personalities are crowded together in one bright yellow van that cannot hope to contain them. As they encounter ever more emotional and mechanical breakdowns the characters learn how to handle imperfection and failure. They encounter situations which are sometimes dark, yet still hilarious. With lots of situational irony and dry humor, Little Miss Sunshine is a story which will make life’s difficulties feel like just little bumps in the road.
Reviewed by Charlotte
Tagged: Families, Feature film, Humor
La Vie en Rose
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This biographical film tells the story of Edith Piaf’s life with striking cinematography, music, and a spectacular performance by Marion Cotillard as Piaf. It is an emotional portrayal of poverty, family, fame, love, and music within the framework of one woman’s true experiences.
Reviewed by Charlotte
Tagged: Biography, Feature film, Foreign film, Music
Animals Make Us Human
by Temple Grandin
[Book]
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Grandin transports her readers into the animal mind. She challenges us to approach animals the same way we approach each other- considering the psychology of the individual.The book explores training, communication, trauma, happiness,and natural behaviors. What makes horses spook? How do you train a cat? Why raise happy livestock? The answers may not be what you expect. Grandin brings together scientific research and anecdotal evidence to reveal surprising insights that can improve human-animal interactions in ways that are simple but have enormous impact.
Reviewed by Charlotte
Tagged: Animal behavior, Animal psychology, Animals, Livestock, Non-fiction, Pets
