By Greg Vellante
Correspondent
There is no denying that magic is quite possibly the coolest imaginable concept in the world. One could also make the argument that it is the scariest. What I love about Disney’s “The …
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Reviews of films playing in the area
Band and musician performances throughout Southern New Hampshire
‘Despicable Me’
Rated PG
★★1/2
An agreeable jumble, the animated feature “Despicable Me” sells its 3-D in ways you wouldn’t call sophisticated or witty. With a heavy Slavic dialect, Steve Carell voices the “Me” of the title, a sallow-complexioned baddie named Gru, who plans to steal the moon by way of a “shrink ray.” Along the way he grapples with his mother (Julie Andrews) and his nemesis, Vector (Jason Segel). The film finds its heart when Gru adopts three adorable orphan girls, and it’s by taking the “heart” part just seriously enough, that this movie saves itself from itself.
‘My Boys: The Complete Second & Third Season’
One of the most under-appreciated actors on TV is Jordana Spiro, who plays PJ Franklin in this always funny cable series. PJ and her “boys” (Michael Bunin, …
M.I.A.: ‘Maya’
★★★
With her first two CDs, M.I.A. established herself as one of the more creative sonic adventurists within the realm of hip-hop/electronica. Nothing much changes with “Maya.” Once again, she’s conjured up a kaleidoscope …
By Alexandra Pecci
Correspondent
The Fourth of July might be behind us, but the music and events at Prescott Park are just heating up. Up next is this weekend’s Americana Festival, which brings top folk and …
Kids Coop Theatre will proudly present “Swing!” on July 30 and 31 and Aug. 6 at the Adams Memorial Opera House in Derry.
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