Family film entertains with magical, rugged survival tale

Shadowy, indistinct rows of seating huddle in a dim room beneath the murmur of expectant voices anticipating the wonders soon to come. Someone coughs. The dry crackle of popcorn snaps in the dark, accompanied by a sudden clatter as Skittles get away from their owner across the cement underfoot. These are all indications that magic is about to happen —movie magic.

Based on the 1999 novel of the same name by Australian author Wendy Orr, Nim’s Island is exactly what it purports to be: a high-adventure fantasy story filled with scenic vistas, Disney-esque animal sidekicks, low-density peril and heroic deeds.

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Cru films to hit Beltonian’s big screen

The Cru Film program is in its fourth year of production.

This semester, students have been working on short films and public service commercials. Two films were produced, The Runaway and The Good Wife. 

The Runaway is about a young boy who struggles with his family life and the monsters in it. The Good Wife tells the tale of a soldier’s spouse.  The film shows how much her life is affected by her husband’s post traumatic stress disorder. 

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