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‘The Penguin Lessons’ review: Another charming tale of an unusual friendship
In the case of “The Penguin Lessons,” the person is Tom Michell, whose memoir of the same name serves as the source material for screenwriter Jeff Pope and director Peter Cattaneo. The film ...
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'The Penguin Lessons'; Gino at the Movies
MILWAUKEE - When the school he's working at closes for a week, Tom Mitchell decides to do some sightseeing and finds an unexpected friend, a penguin. ‘The Penguin Lessons’ is in theaters now.
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The Penguin Lessons: Release date, trailer, cast, and everything we know so far
The movie is based on Tom Michell's 2016 autobiography, The Penguin Lessons. It is directed by Peter Cattaneo, who is known for his work on The Full Monty. The movie looks like it will be a one-of ...
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How ‘The Penguin Lessons’ Director Captured Human Emotions From the Bird — and What Footage Landed on the Editing Room Floor
Who knew that combining a sweet story about an adorable penguin and one about the atrocities of a political uprising in 1976 Argentina could have such charm? “The Penguin Lessons” does just ...
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If 'The Penguin Lessons' could commit to earnestness or comedy, it'd be great
“The Penguin Lessons” is more than a silly film about flightless birds. Directed by Peter Cattaneo, the film is adapted from Tom Michell’s 2016 memoir of the same name. Delving into ...
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The Penguin Lessons Review: I Was Charmed By Steve Coogan's Weird & Wonderful Dramedy That Sees A Man's Worldview Changed By A Penguin
The Penguin Lessons is a heartwarming ... However, as proclaimed by the head teacher upon Tom Michell's arrival, politics is a topic with "a small p" at the school. And while this allows the ...
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'The Penguin Lessons,' starring a teacher's pet, has feel-good movie moments down cold
The unique relationship between animals and people is a territory often mined for cinematic fodder; the twist in “The Penguin Lessons,” based on the 2015 memoir by Tom Michell, is in the ...
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‘The Penguin Lessons’ Review: Steve Coogan Makes a Feathered Friend in Sweet British Buddy Dramedy
And for Tom himself, who previously snuck off for naps during classes but now finds himself teaching with fresh vigor. The trailer for The Penguin Lessons makes it look like a cutesy comedy ...
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Steve Coogan OK being upstaged by costar in ‘The Penguin Lessons’
“The Penguin Lessons” is a “happy to be sad” film bringing tears and a smile. Based on Tom Michell’s memoir of teaching at an upper-class boys’ school in 1976 Argentina, “Lessons ...
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‘The Penguin Lessons’ Could Use a History Lesson
Tom Michell does not want to be in Argentina ... Despite all its quirks and charm, “The Penguin Lessons” plays it too safe. The backdrop of the Dirty War operates simply as that: a backdrop, with the ...
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Review: ‘The Penguin Lessons’ is another charming tale of an unusual friendship
In the case of “The Penguin Lessons,” the person is Tom Michell, whose memoir of the same name serves as the source material for screenwriter Jeff Pope and director Peter Cattaneo. The film ...