Year: 2008

Mary wants to sing, and dance in her own music videos. But it’s just a dream, because she is stuck being the made for a woman who took her in after her mother died. One day while watch tv, Mary finds out that a famous pop music singer will be attending her school, and sponsoring a dance competition. Mary keeps bumping into the teen heartthrob at school, really bumping into him. Mary’s best friend convinces her to attend the costume dance, where Mary shares a dance with Joey the pop star. But he doesn’t know it is her. Mary runs out of the dance before midnight, dropping her mp3 player. Joey vows to find her.

Year: 2009

Disney does it again. The soundtrack was awesome, and the animation was perfect. I admit that I am a bit biased, I have a soft spot when it comes to Disney, but this is an adorable twist on an old fairy-tale. This tale is not only about dreams coming true, but dealing with disappointment gracefully. It is rare to see a friendship strong enough that it survives one of the friends getting her heart’s desire while the other one is denied hers. This is a film for all ages.

Year: 2008

In this musical set to the songs of Abba, Sophie Sheridan (Amanda Seyfried) is about to get married at her mother’s hotel in Greece. Having never known who her real father is she invites the three possible men to her wedding without her mother’s knowledge. As Sophie’s mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), reunites with her old flames, they all question the choices they have made. Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Christine Baranski also star in this romantic comedy.