Originally Posted By u k fan A cinema close to me is showing a special programme of animated shorts and I'm thinking of going. I wondered if you'd seen any of them and had any opinions? The full list is here <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Stratford_Upon_Avon/film/London_International_Animation_Festival_Kids_Club_Special/">http://www.picturehouses.co.uk...Special/</a> It's pretty cheap to go, what do you think?!!!
Originally Posted By mawnck I've only seen the Pes ones (which are fun but very short), but if that program were playing anywhere near me, I would SO be there. International shorts programs are nearly always worth going to, says me, unless they're some kind of "Barf and Marf's Mega-Appallng Animated Gross Out Turdfest". And sometimes even then. And if one of 'em sucks, the next one is on the way shortly!
Originally Posted By mawnck Oh yeah - I forgot to mention that the target audience here seems ... juvenile. Take this under advisement when deciding to go. I'd still go. It's just money.
Originally Posted By u k fan Lol, yeah they will skew younger as it's part of their kid's programming. I think as long as I can borrow a child to take (unaccompanied adults aren't allowed) then I'll give it a go. If I make it then I'll report back and let you know what I thought!!!
Originally Posted By mawnck >>I think as long as I can borrow a child to take (unaccompanied adults aren't allowed)<< I HATE when they do that to me. There aren't a lot of kids I can conveniently borrow. I've missed many a cool test screening because of this.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Did you ever think about having someone dress up as a child? I'd be willing, for the right price. I'm short too!
Originally Posted By mawnck >>Did you ever think about having someone dress up as a child? I'd be willing, for the right price.<< Hey! This is a family website!
Originally Posted By u k fan I remember going to a kids screening of Ponyo a few years ago where the adults outnumbered the children 2:1. Constance, I'm not sure saying you'll dress as family makes it any better, lol!!!