Children's Movies: The National Society of Film Critics

In For Kids of All Ages, the National Society of Film Critics members delve into the magic of childhood portrayed in cinema. This volume features original essays specifically commissioned for this collection, alongside classic reviews from esteemed critics such as Jay Carr and Roger Ebert.

The book is divided into ten sections, each exploring different facets of children’s cinema. Topics range from animated films to adaptations of cherished novels, covering works from the early 1890s to contemporary releases.

What sets this collection apart is the personal touch that contributors bring to their analyses, which adds depth and resonance to their insights. Rather than merely offering a list of recommendations—though there are plenty—the essays and reviews in For Kids of All Ages provide a thought-provoking and often personal examination of children's movies, the portrayal of children in films, and the sense of wonder that defines cinema.

The contributors to this volume include John Anderson, Sheila Benson, Jay Carr, Justin Chang, Godfrey Cheshire, Morris Dickstein, Roger Ebert, David Fear, Robert Horton, J.R. Jones, Peter Keough, Andy Klein, Nathan Lee, Emanuel Levy, Gerald Peary, Mary Pols, Peter Rainer, Carrie Rickey, Jonathan Rosenbaum, Michael Sragow, David Sterritt, Charles Taylor, Peter Travers, Kenneth Turan, James Verniere, Michael Wilmington, and Stephanie Zacharek.

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