What’s Playing at the Movies
Movie: Alice in Wonderland (March 5)
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Rating: Not yet rated
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway
Synopsis: In director Tim Burton’s sequel to Lewis Carroll’s stories, 19-year-old Alice revisits Wonderland and reunites with her childhood friends. They need her help to overthrow the evil Red Queen and the Jabberwock dragon. As Alice discovers her voice, she becomes an empowered heroine—evident through how she grows in size throughout the film.
Discussion Questions: What are the best things about being a child? What are you most looking forward to about growing up, and why? Read 1 Samuel 17:32-50. Think of a time when you’ve felt like David. What kind of “giants” have you faced? Where do you get power and strength?
What Music Is Releasing
Artist: Justin Bieber
Album: My World
Artist Info: Bieber, an R&B phenom who just turned 16, was named one of the hottest stars of 2009. A self-taught musician from Canada, Bieber gained fame through YouTube. He’s the first artist to have four singles from a debut album reach Billboard’s Top 40 before the album’s release. Bieber also sings the first line in the new “We Are the World” video.
Summary: The first part of Bieber’s debut album, My World, released in November. The hit single “One Time” features guest vocals from hip-hop star Usher. In “One Less Lonely Girl,” Bieber sings: “I’m gonna put you first, I’ll show you what you’re worth if you let me inside your world.”
Discussion Questions: Where does your “worth” come from? What are some situations that make you feel lonely? Read aloud Hebrews 13:5b. How can God’s promise of never abandoning you change your life?
What Games Are Out
| Title | Content | Rating & Platform |
| Playmobil Pirates | This adventure game features 70 tricky missions on 16 islands. Players have to sink enemy soldiers and rescue a mermaid. | E; Nintendo DS |
| Fast Food Panic |
Players step behind the grill to cook for a room of hungry customers. Much of the gameplay is a high-speed juggling act. | E; Wii, Nintendo DS |
| Lunar: Silver Star Harmony | Young Alex dreams of becoming the next Dragonmaster. In his adventures, the entire world is at stake | T; PlayStation Portable |
GAME RATINGS KEY:
EC=Early Childhood, E=Everyone (ages 6+), E10+ (ages 10+), T=Teen (ages 13+)
