About Greg & Jenn Wright: Greg and Jenn Wright have been married since 1999, and share passions for God, drama, literature and movies (among other things). In 2003, they were honored as Best Actor and Best Actress in a production of While the Lights Were Out at Redwood Theatre in Redmond, Washington; since then, health issues have kept them off the stage. Freelance writers and editors, they both have degrees in Literature and Theology, and are proud to be members of Harambee Church in Renton. Greg is Writer in Residence at Puget Sound Christian College in Everett, Washington, and is the author of 
Reviews for January and February
Greg's Review of Curious George: "The MPAA ought to come up with a rating that’s even “safer” than G—something the cinematic equivalent of Gerber’s 1st Foods. If they did, Curious George would be a good candidate for the first film to be so classified. This movie is so intensely toddler-friendly, I was surprised that it was being offered as a theatrical release rather than as a TV special or a straight-to-DVD flick like Disney’s Bambi 2, also out this week." (Feb. 10)
Greg's interview with the director of Curious George: "The project was first brought to Imagine Entertainment, where, according to O'Callaghan, it received the personal attention and support of Ron Howard. Universal Studios then came on board, and O'Callaghan was a natural choice to helm the film. “The books were illustrated,” he says; it was logical, then, to also see that “the movie should be illustrated. I give a lot of credit to Universal and Ron Howard for saying ‘Let’s make this a movie, let’s stay true to the source material. We don’t have to sprinkle the movie with off-color gags or bodily functions to try to get an older audience.’” (Feb. 10)
Jenn's Review of Nanny McPhee: "Nanny McPhee is a fun, delightful movie, taking a 21st century twist on the Practically Perfect Mary Poppins of the olden days. But look out Nip/Tuck. Move over Extreme Makeover. When children learn to respect themselves and others, it affects the beauty of the entire world around them, without ever reaching for a scalpel or laser to remove the ugliness. And that is the beauty of Nanny McPhee." (Jan. 27)
Jenn's Review of The New World: "We're not privy to the rationale behind John Smith's choice to fabricate his death, nor are we certain why Pocahontas betrays the plans of her tribe's attack on the colonists. In superb parallel with real life, we are only able to speculate on why the characters choose as they do. One of Malick's great strengths is his ability to portray characters and their actions completely neutrally—there are no white hats or black hats, only people making difficult choices." (Jan. 19)
Jenn's Interview with the Cast of The New World: "Wes Studi (Opechancanough) was probably the most surprised by what was not included in the final cut. Openly preferring 'the nastier side of human nature,' Studi felt that the battle scenes showed far less of the violence inherent in those initial confrontations between the two worlds, also noting that while much of that fury and brutality was choreographed and filmed, very little found its way into the movie itself. Perhaps his final comment conveys best what many of those involved in the project feel: he’s 'looking forward to the DVD release' in order to see more footage—and 'a lot more Terrence.'" (Jan. 19)
Greg's interview with the director of Curious George: "The project was first brought to Imagine Entertainment, where, according to O'Callaghan, it received the personal attention and support of Ron Howard. Universal Studios then came on board, and O'Callaghan was a natural choice to helm the film. “The books were illustrated,” he says; it was logical, then, to also see that “the movie should be illustrated. I give a lot of credit to Universal and Ron Howard for saying ‘Let’s make this a movie, let’s stay true to the source material. We don’t have to sprinkle the movie with off-color gags or bodily functions to try to get an older audience.’” (Feb. 10)
Jenn's Review of Nanny McPhee: "Nanny McPhee is a fun, delightful movie, taking a 21st century twist on the Practically Perfect Mary Poppins of the olden days. But look out Nip/Tuck. Move over Extreme Makeover. When children learn to respect themselves and others, it affects the beauty of the entire world around them, without ever reaching for a scalpel or laser to remove the ugliness. And that is the beauty of Nanny McPhee." (Jan. 27)
Jenn's Review of The New World: "We're not privy to the rationale behind John Smith's choice to fabricate his death, nor are we certain why Pocahontas betrays the plans of her tribe's attack on the colonists. In superb parallel with real life, we are only able to speculate on why the characters choose as they do. One of Malick's great strengths is his ability to portray characters and their actions completely neutrally—there are no white hats or black hats, only people making difficult choices." (Jan. 19)
Jenn's Interview with the Cast of The New World: "Wes Studi (Opechancanough) was probably the most surprised by what was not included in the final cut. Openly preferring 'the nastier side of human nature,' Studi felt that the battle scenes showed far less of the violence inherent in those initial confrontations between the two worlds, also noting that while much of that fury and brutality was choreographed and filmed, very little found its way into the movie itself. Perhaps his final comment conveys best what many of those involved in the project feel: he’s 'looking forward to the DVD release' in order to see more footage—and 'a lot more Terrence.'" (Jan. 19)
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