The kids are alright! This afternoons showing of Films for families was a great success. It is always a great feeling to see future cinema lovers and current movie buffs enjoying an afternoon ‘out on the town’. The globe hosted six unique shorts all in the child friendly realm.
Prior to the movie starting the anticipatory hustle and bustle of families added to the excitement of these little movie-goers. Even better, A birthday party was being celebrated (Happy Birthday!) at this particular screening. Now, that probably would have been a pretty exciting invitation to get!
I think all of the short were a great hit with the audience, although there were a few that stole the show. As expected, Chicken Cowboy by Stephen P. Neary won over the audience. This tale about a chicken, who tries to be a man only to realize it is better to be yourself, was both visually captivating and hilarious (especially with Bobo the barking horse). Luckily, you can watch this short online at
Furthermore, Lost and Found by Philip Hunt was also a triumphant addition to the selection. This short, based on the award winning story by the same name, is about a young toque wearing youth who discovers a lost penguin at his door. Although he is, at first, unwilling to accept the penguin into his life, he learns through numerous trials and tribulations (and even a trip to the South Pole) how important a new friendship can be.
Finally, the shorts capped off with the stunning animation in The Happy Duckling. The animation in this short is absolutely brilliant! Focusing on a modern take of an old pop-up book, audiences are lead through the tale of a persistent duck and the boy he begins to follow.
In all, the collection of these shorts was exciting and a very entertaining way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
