July 30, 2008
Hey Everyone–
The radar maps are heavy with green (rain!) and heading our way –so unfortunately we are going to cancel. We have not given up on “The Namesake”–check back, we may sneak it in on another unused “raindate” or switch out our documentary at the end of the season. Sorry to all –but you must not fool with Mother Nature.
July 13, 2008
“The Namesake”
Directed by Mira Nair
2007
starring Kal Penn, Irrfan Kahn, Tabu
When the the Ganguli family moves from Calcutta to New York, they embark upon a lifelong balancing act to meld into a new world without forgetting the old. Though parents Ashoke and Ashima long for the family and culture that enveloped them in India, they take great pride in the opportunities their sacrifices have afforded their children. Paradoxically, their son Gogol is torn between finding his own unique identity without losing his heritage. Even Gogol’s name represents the family’s journey into the unknown.
SPECIAL EVENT
Following tonight’s film we will be hosting a Q&A with Allyson Johnson the film editor of ” The Namesake”
click on the link below to view the trailer
April 8, 2007
Stay tuned!! It’s Season 3 for our Films in Van Vorst Park…we’re working out the details and will announce our choices soon. As we make our final selections, we are taking input from our neighbors….any films you’d love to see? missed this year? think would make for a fun evening of outdoor entertainment? Let us know!! We’d love to hear from you! We’ll also be at this year VVPA’s MeetBall Dinner next Saturday April 14th at St Peter’s Prep from 7-11 taking suggestions and eating yummy food! Come see us–we’d love to hear from you….
June 6, 2006
Raising Arizona has been postponed due to the weather forecast conditions for tomorrow and it will be screened next Wednesday June 14 at 8pm.
Please continue to check this website for future updates.
Thanks.
March 28, 2006
Films in Van Vorst will be happening again this summer. Join us at the park every second Wednesday at 8pm beginning June 7th.
Make sure to bring a chair, a blanket can sometimes come in handy!
The schedule for the Summer 2006 series is as follows:
June 7- Raising Arizona, Ethan & Joel Coen (1987) (view trailer)
June 21- Babe: The Gallant Pig, Chris Noonan (1995) (view trailer)
July 5- Manhattan Murder Mystery, Woody Allen (1993) (view trailer)
July 19- Nine Queens, Fabián Bielinski (2000) (view trailer)
Aug 2- Bottle Rocket, Wes Anderson (1996) (view trailer)
Aug 16- Some Like It Hot, Billy Wilder (1959) (view trailer)
Aug 30- Big Fish, Tim Burton (2003) (view trailer)
Sept 13- Spellbound, Jeffrey Blitz (2002) (view trailer)
In case of rain please make sure to check this website for an alternative date.
February 17, 2006
In the summer of 2005 Van Vorst Park , in downtown Jersey City, had its first free, outdoor film series. The series was made possible by the generous support of our sponsors: Goldman Sachs, Marco & Pepe, Beechwood Cafe, Bar Majestic, Del Forno Real Estate, Sullivan Financial, FastFrame, Van Vorst Park Neighborhood Association and Friends of Van Vorst Park.
Summer 2005 Film Schedule
Wednesday July 6
Bend It Like Beckham
Gurinder Chadha (2002, UK)
Wednesday July 27
All The President's Men
Alan J. Pakula (1976, USA)
Wednesday August 17
Best in Show
Christopher Guest (2000, USA)
Wednesday September 7
When We Were Kings
Leon Gast (1996, USA)
Oscar for best documentary 1997
Q&A with Director after the event
