Matilda

Matilda: an important work for all nerdy kids who felt on the outside because they could read at an eighth grade level in fifth grade; a testament to Danny DeVito’s talents both behind and in front of a camera; and a very American adaptation of the very British Roald Dahl classic. Just as relevant today as it was in 1996, Matilda argues for the important interior life of children and their right to exist outside of their parents. Imagine if the Wormwoods showed up to an AISD meeting upset over the Genderbread Person, or if Trunchbull was throwing kids around at one of Greg Abbott’s beloved charter schools … what a world. Thankfully, there’s still plenty of Miss Honeys in the world – some of whom I’m sure are taking their kiddos to see this wonderful picture. – James Scott Read a full review of Matilda.