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Where the Wild Things Are

After a strong beginning, Spike Jonze’s live-action adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s children’s classic runs into the sands. Full Article at The New Yorker

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  1. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14:  Director Spike Jonze (R) attends the dedication of two streets in lower Manhattan to 'Where The Wild Things Are' Author Maurice Sendak on October 14, 2009 in New York City.
  2. Actors (back L-R) Forest Whitaker, Catherine Keener, director Spike Jonze, Lauren Ambrose, Catherine O'Hara, singer Karen O, and producer Tom Hanks stand behind author Maurice Sendak (C) and Max Records before the premiere of the film "Where The Wild Things Are" in New York October 13, 2009.
  3. Actress Catherine Keener claps during the unveiling of a street sign commemorating the area where author Maurice Sendak wrote the book "Where The Wild Things Are", in New York October 14, 2009.
  4. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14:  The proclamation from the NYC Mayors Office is shown on display during the dedication of two streets in lower Manhattan to 'Where The Wild Things Are' Author Maurice Sendak on October 14, 2009 in New York City.

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