With Memorial Day weekend creeping up on us, we're rolling out the final segment in our Summer movie previews. We've already gone over action flicks and comedies, but there's more to look forward to than just jokes and explosions. As the grand finale, check out our picks for love stories and dramas.
Homework, the coming of age film that made a splash at the Sundance Film Festival in January, was recently renamed The Art of Getting By, and with its new title in place and a new trailer, it's ready it for its closeup. Set in NYC, the movie stars Freddie Highmore as precocious high school student George, who has slacked his way into his senior year, much to the chagrin of his teachers and advisors. He doesn't find much to get excited about besides art until he meets classmate Sally (Emma Roberts).
They become fast friends, showing each other their respective worlds, though it's obvious George is crushing on Sally from the moment he meets her. And as we do for every boy in a coming of age drama, we're left wondering if and how George will get the courage to act on his feelings. I'm a sucker for cute indie pieces like this, especially when you factor in the upbeat music in the preview (Peter Bjorn and John!). Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, and Alicia Silverstone round out the cast of the film, which is set for a June 17 release. To watch the trailer, just read more
Michael Angarano has two very different movies at Sundance this year, the very sweet Homework and Kevin Smith's headline-making Red State. Homework was quickly snatched up by Fox Searchlight, while Smith raised controversy by claiming he was going to auction off Red State after the premiere and instead announcing his own plans to distribute the film. Angarano sat down to talk with us about both projects, the Red State "circus" complete with protesters and counter-protesters, and teaming up with a talented cast including Emma Roberts and Freddy Highmore. Also, don't miss our interview with Elizabeth Reaser about Homework and Breaking Dawn.
Elizabeth Reaser took a break from shooting Breaking Dawn to head to Park City, UT, for the Sundance Film Festival this week. She was there to premiere her sweet movie Homework, which was quickly snapped up by Fox Searchlight. During our sit-down interview, Elizabeth talked about her talented young Homework cast and revealed few secrets from the Twilight set. She spoke about filming in Baton Rouge, Kristen Stewart's remarkable acting, and not quite being ready to say goodbye to the saga yet.
Freddie Highmore, the British actor who made a name for himself as the adorable Peter in Finding Neverland, is all grown-up now, and his latest film proves that he hasn't lost any of the raw talent that brought us to tears when he was just a boy. Homework, a teen dramedy of sorts, has already been acquired from Sundance by Fox Searchlight, so here's more on the film that will eventually be coming to a theater near you.
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Please be seated! Before your lil one can give you an excuse to delay their nightly assignments, offer them a fun place to sit down and get it done. An inviting desk not only gives schoolkids a dedicated space to complete their homework (as opposed to the kitchen table), it serves as a central point where children know they can find all of the tools necessary to complete their tasks. From Mad Men-inspired desks like this one from Laurette to more modern versions, we've rounded up some great ones to get kids excited for school.
With the school year back in full swing and youngsters' backpacks filling with papers and projects, many parents are finding themselves seated next to their offspring as they make their way through a growing mountain of assignments. For some, the evening ritual is a time to bond and show off their knowledge of specific subject areas. For others, it is an uphill battle. Patience wears thin for both parties as the child declares that mommy's way is not in line with the teacher's method. For this reason, many families hire tutors to help their budding scholars with their work. Do you?
