MOVIES ON THE BIG SCREEN

3 P.M. in Connie Brown Hall • Also on SPTV Channel 12

Sunday, May 7

Step into the world of artist Johannes Vermeer in 1665, Delft, Holland. Oscar winning cinematographer, Eduardo Serra, shoots every scene as an individual painting. This beautiful, quiet film has an undercurrent of emotion with the relationship of the artist, played by Colin Firth and his teenage maid servant Griet, Scarlett Johansson. The production designers built a three-story house on a sound stage to create the intimacy we feel as we watch the characters in their roles.

Sunday, May 21

Paul Newman and Robert Redford star as the outlaw duo, evading a posse and fleeing to Bolivia. Bolivia? This comedic western focuses on the friendship between Robert Leroy Parker and Harry Longabaugh and lady love Etta Place as they try to evade the law and go straight in a new country. Winner of three Academy Awards for screenplay, cinematography, and Burt Bacharach’s score.

Sunday, June 4

June is known as the wedding month, so we think it is the right time to show one of the funniest films about a family wedding. Steve Martin and Diane Keaton star as the parents of the bride. As most fathers in this situation, George Banks is not ready to give away his daughter—no one could be good enough for his baby, played by Kimberly Williams. Dealing with the wedding planners is also a nightmare; Martin Short and BD Wong give the whole industry a bad name! Come have a good laugh with us and you will probably be reminded of similar incidents in your own family.

Sunday, June 18

Do you remember the paintings of children with huge eyes that flooded the market in the 50’s and 60’s? Posters covered the walls of cafes and dorm rooms, and they were on sale at sidewalk art shows. Director Tim Burton brings the true story of this art world phenomenon. Maggie (Amy Adams) was the true artist, quietly painting her emotions in the eyes of these waifs, while her husband Walter (Christoph Waltz) raked in the millions. Walter wanted so badly to be a great artist, but his lack of talent drove him to greed, lies and drink.