Monthly Archives: July 2009
July 22nd “Mamma Mia” 8:20 pm
“Mamma Mia”
directed by Phyllida Lloyd
Mamma Mia! is a 2008 stage-to-film adaptation of the 1999 West End musical of the same name, based on the songs of successful pop group ABBA, with additional music composed by ABBA member Benny Andersson. It is the highest-grossing film musical of all time. The title originates from ABBA’s 1975 chart-topper “Mamma Mia“.
Meryl Streep heads the cast, playing the role of single mother Donna Sheridan. Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård play the three possible fathers to Donna’s daughter, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried).
click below to view the trailer
July 8th “Man On Wire” 8:20 pm
Man on Wire winner of the 2008 Academy Award for Best Documentary directed by James Marsh. The film chronicles Philippe Petit‘s 1974 high-wire walk between the Twin Towers of New York’s World Trade Center. It is based on Philippe Petit’s book, To Reach the Clouds, recently released in paperback with the new title Man on Wire.
click below to see the trailer
Films in Van Vorst 