Films in Van Vorst

August 31st “Secretariat” 8:00 pm

filmsinvanvorst — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:40:26 +0000

“Secretariat”

Directed by Randall Wallace

The film chronicles the spectacular journey of an incredible horse named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion. Diane Lane portrays Secretariat’s owner, Penny Chenery, and John Malkovich plays the trainer, Lucien Laurin.

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August 17th “Toy Story 3″ 8:20 PM

filmsinvanvorst — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:33:06 +0000

“Toy Story 3″

Directed by Lee Unkrich

The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it’s up to Woody to convince the other toys that they weren’t abandoned and to return home. Starring Tom Hanks Tim Allen and Joan Cusack

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Tonight’s Film “The Art Of The Steal” is postponed due to Weather. Now showing August 10th 8:30 PM

filmsinvanvorst — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:02:51 +0000

“The Art Of The Steal”

Directed By Don Argott

The true story of a multi billion dollar art heist and how they got away with it.

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August 3rd “The Art Of The Steal” 8:30 PM

filmsinvanvorst — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:05:54 +0000

“The Art Of The Steal”

directed by Don Argott

The true story of a multi-billion dollar art heist and how they got away with it. A documentary that follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes’ 25 billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art. The film was an official selection for the 2009 New York, Toronto, and AFI Film Festivals.

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July 20th “Inception” 8:30 pm

filmsinvanvorst — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:08:13 +0000

“Inception” directed by Christopher Nolan

Winner of 4 Academy Awards in 2011 sweeping the Sound, Visual effects and Cinematography catagories. Starring Leonardo Dicaprio as a thief who invades dreams.

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July 6th “To Kill A Mockingbird” 8:30 PM

filmsinvanvorst — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:50:24 +0000

“To Kill A Mockingbird” directed by Robert Mulligan

Winner of 3 Academy Awards in 1963 including Best Adapted Screenplay by Horton Foote and Best Actor for Gregory Peck’s portrayal of Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, who defends a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. Based on the 1960 Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Harper Lee.

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The King’s Speech, June 22nd.

filmsinvanvorst — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 23:32:30 +0000

Despite the brief shower, we’ve decided to go ahead and show the film tonite!!

The ground may be damp so be sure to bring a chair!!!!

See you there!!

June 22nd “The King’s Speech” 8:30 pm

filmsinvanvorst — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:46:26 +0000

“The King’s Speech” directed by Tim Hooper

Winner of the 2011 Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best actor

Starring 2011 Academy Award winner for Best Actor, Colin Firth, along with Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter in their Oscar nominated performances.

Based on the true story of King George VI of Britain, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it.

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Don’t forget to bring a chair and a friend!

Thank you to the Sponsors of tonight’s film

the Van Vorst Park Association and Friends of Van Vorst Park

June 8th “True Grit” (2010) kicks off Season 7 at 8:30 pm

filmsinvanvorst — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 21:49:04 +0000

“True Grit” (2010)

directed by Joel & Ethan Cohen

starring

Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin

Fourteen-year-old Mattie Ross’s (Hailee Steinfeld) father has been shot in cold blood by the coward Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), and she is determined to bring him to justice. Enlisting the help of a trigger-happy, drunken U.S. Marshal, Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges), she sets out with him — over his objections — to hunt down Chaney. Her father’s blood demands that she pursue the criminal into Indian territory and find him before a Texas Ranger named LeBoeuf (Matt Damon) catches him and brings him back to Texas for the murder of another man.

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Don’t forget to bring a chair and a friend!

Thank you to the Sponsors of tonight’s film

the Van Vorst Park Association, Friends of Van Vorst Park

7th Season kicks off June 8th!

filmsinvanvorst — Tue, 31 May 2011 02:36:22 +0000

The 7th Annual Outdoor Summer film Series will again take place in Van Vorst Park on Wednesday nights. Screenings in June and July will begin at about 8:30 or later depending on sunset. August and September screenings will begin at 8:00 pm. The rain date for each film will be the following Wednesday.