Although the title of The Sheep Detectives is deceptive, just who is doing the work has the right mix of a human and animal whodunit mixed with the pastoral charm unique to Anne of Green Gables. Here, George Hardy (Hugh Jackman) leads a simple life. Most of his worries begin and end with his sheep. He tends to them like any loving parent would, doting on them when it’s time to shear their wool and making sure they feel comfortable afterward. He even reads them “bedtime stories,” although his choices lean toward murder mysteries rather than fairy tales.
The flock listens, almost as if they truly understand every clue, motive, and hidden threat. When George finally goes to sleep, that’s when the magic begins. We discover that the sheep are highly intelligent and live a Toy Story-style life once the humans are no longer watching. Or should that be A Secret Life of Pets?
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Black Mandala
So what does it mean to be one of the Masters of the Universe? That’s the question raised in the first few minutes of the movie. We are introduced to the fantasy world of Eternia and a creation myth: before time immemorial, the power of the cosmos ran unchecked and was named Greyskull.
If you grew up reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian or caught Smoke Signals (or its spin-off, made years later, Hey Viktor! featuring Cody Lightning;