Christmas Actually

Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 10 December 2024 > Webpicks

Richard Curtis has perfected the romcom, scripting Love Actually, Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Yesterday and more. His latest film is an animation about Christmas in a small English town, combining three of his own children’s books. That Christmas has Santa, traditions, humour, a variety of families, a pinch of romance and a … Continue reading “Christmas Actually”

The Wild Robot

Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 17 October 2024 > Ready to Use

In this new animated film by Dreamworks, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island after a shipwreck. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Friendship with animals is always an appealing topic with young pupils, which is one of the … Continue reading “The Wild Robot”