Three of the most recognizable movies will be shown at the QPAC as part of a one-of-a-kind interactive family-oriented film series. Here, the crowd sings (and dances) along with their favorites characters without an ounce of apprehension. Lyrics and other fun props/activities will be supplied. The most enthusiastic participant from EACH showing will be awarded a $100 cash prize. All showings are $5. Tickets can be purchase online: www.visitqpac.org or by calling the box office (718) 631-6311.
These films are captioned.
SPONSORED BY COUNCILMEMBER DANIEL DROMM
Saturday, December 3, 2011, 7:30pm
Eleven-year-old Annie has been living in an orphanage her whole life run by cruel Miss Hannigan. After unsuccessful escape attempts, billionaire Oliver Warbucks wants to adopt her, but she is still looking for her real parents. Miss Hannigan's brother and his sleazy girlfriend pose as Annie's parents to gather the reward that Warbucks has offered to Annie's real parents. Starring Albert Finney, Carol Burnett, Anne Reinking, Tim Curry, Bernadette Peters, Geoffrey Holder. Rated PG
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 7:30pm
The spirit of Motown runs through the long-awaited film adaption of the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, which follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called "The Dreams” (The Dreamettes in the movie), who become music superstars. Most can’t help compare this movie to the meteoric rise of the Supremes. The “Dreamettes” are a girl group making the talent-show rounds when they're discovered by car salesman and aspiring music manager. Starring Jamie Foxx, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Anika Noni Rose. Rated PG-13
Saturday, March 31, 2012, 7:30pm
"BEST PICTURE!" Winner of 10 Academy Awards! WEST SIDE STORY is a beautiful movie/musical about a love and romance that grew and developed amid conflict between two street gangs on the streets of New York City in the 1960’s: the White American JETS, and the newly-arrived Puerto Rican SHARKS. When TONY, the founder and ex-JET leader, meets and falls in love with MARIA, the sister of the SHARK gangleader, BERNARDO, tensions escalate. This is the award winning musical adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliette. Starring Richard Beymer, George Chakiris, Rita Moreno, Natalie Wood, Rated: NR (better suited for adults and children over 14)