Dav Pilkey Jeff Kinney, the cartoonist-author behind the hugely successful Diary of a Wimpy Kid franchise, was strongly affected by the news of the May tornadoes in Oklahoma. He was traveling that night and caught the news coverage while waiting on a delayed flight. “I felt devastated by what was happening,” he said. He was […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Given its success, a sequel was inevitable. Given how quickly its stars are aging, however, a sequel was also rushed. The one-year-later result is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.” While it’s still enjoyable and full of goodwill, the quick production schedule shows in the seams. Whereas the original focused on Greg Hefley’s (Zachary […]
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Grab the popcorn
Showing at 9:45 a.m. for 10 consecutive weeks, Mondays through Fridays, the lineup includes the recent double Academy Award nominee “How to Train Your Dragon,” plus the family friendly favorites “Megamind,” “Alpha and Omega,” “Despicable Me,” “Ramona and Beezus,” “Yogi Bear,” “Shrek Forever After,” “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules
Given its success, a sequel was inevitable. Given how quickly its stars are aging, however, a sequel was also rushed. The one-year-later result is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules.” While it’s still enjoyable and full of goodwill, the quick production schedule shows in the seams. Whereas the original focused on Greg Hefley’s (Zachary […]