There’s nothing Hollywood likes better than a story with legs, even very short legs, and when the new live-action fairy tale “Mirror Mirror” opens Friday, it will be telling a tale that’s been around for about 500 years — namely, “Snow White,” the story of a girl, some bad produce and love triumphant. Naturally, there […]
2012
At the Movies
OPENING THS WEEK “MIRROR MIRROR” (PG) (1:46) Stars Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer and Nathan Lane. Directed by Tarsem Singh. An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. Opening at: Nickelodeon (Portland) Fri-Wed 1, 4, 6:45, 9:10; Windham […]
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