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An extraordinarily intelligent young girl (Mara Wilson) from a cruel and uncaring family discovers she possesses telekinetic powers and is sent off to a school headed by a tyrannical principal. Danny DeVito directed this adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Jun 8, 2022 - 6 comments

This week's episode of Selected Shorts is of interest to Night Vale fans. [more inside]
posted by Shmuel510 on Nov 9, 2015 - 2 comments

A little girl discovers dreams do come true if you really believe. Six-year-old Susan has doubts about childhood's most enduring miracle - Santa Claus. Her mother told her the "secret" about Santa a long time ago, so Susan doesn't expect to receive the most important gifts on her Christmas list. But after meeting a special department store Santa who's convinced he's the real thing, Susan is given the most precious gift of all - something to believe in. Directed by Les Mayfield, starring Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, James Remar, Mara Wilson and Robert Prosky. [more inside]
posted by the man of twists and turns on Dec 11, 2014 - 8 comments