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Reading Rainbow (1983)
Take a look, it's in a book!
I remember watching "Reading Rainbow" with my youngest sister thirteen years ago. Being an avid fan of children's literature, I love to discover the new titles and receive literary recommendations for my preschool son who now loves it as much as I.
The authors who create such magnificent literature for the youngsters today are to be commended! The illustrators bring such light and color to each story that the story becomes real before your eyes! The celebrity readers bring the authors' stories to life and open up new vistas for children.
Levar Burton seems to really enjoy visiting new places and trying new things; he's the original and continuing host. Find it on a local PBS station near you and watch the magic!
South Pacific (2001)
A new rendition of an "old" classic!
I read Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener last autumn and like the 1958 version of this film. Seeing this version was a new and different experience. Harry Connick, Jr.[Lieutenant Joe Cable], Lori Tan Chinn[Bloody Mary], and Glenn Close[Ensign Nellie Forbush] did their parts well including the singing. I was wishing for a deep, resonant voice from Mr. Serbedzija [Emile de Becque], but I can dream of the guy's voice who dubbed for Rossano Brazzi in the 1958 version. I will always wish that Lt. Cable missed stepping on that landmine. I keep hoping he will make it back to Liat. *sigh*