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For Kid Actors, Quirky is Coolnew

As one of Vancouver's emerging teen character actors, Montana Hunter is happy to be cast as a "geeky nerd" in a tough business that has led to rocky roads for such former child stars as Tatum O'Neal and Drew Barrymore.
The Georgia Straight  |  Pieta Woolley  |  11-18-2008  |  Movies

'Garcia Girls' is Worth the Roundabout Journeynew

Showcased at Sundance back in 2005, How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer finally makes its way to theaters thank no doubt to the increased profile of star America Ferrera, better known these days for her role on Ugly Betty. Whatever the reason, it's a welcome arrival and a nice alternative to what we typically consider summer entertainment at the movies.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Josh Bell  |  06-27-2008  |  Reviews

'Under the Same Moon' Humanizes the Immigration Issuenew

The feature film debut of director Patricia Riggen follows the long-distance parent-child relationship between Rosario, a woman who has crossed the border from Mexico to seek work in Los Angeles, and Carlitos, the 9-year-old son she left behind with her mother.
The Memphis Flyer  |  Chris Herrington  |  04-18-2008  |  Reviews

One for the Girlsnew

Traveling Pants is an ill fit for the screen, but teens and tweens will love it.
Houston Press  |  Melissa Levine  |  06-06-2005  |  Reviews

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