In honor of David Bowie’s passing, the Michigan Theater is hosting a memorial screening of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth film. The plot of the film is as follows: a 15-year-old girl, Sarah (Jennifer Connelly), must rescue her younger brother, Toby. Toby was kidnapped by the Goblin King Jareth, who is portrayed by David Bowie himself.
Although the movie didn’t have the best theatrical run (it only made about $12.7 million in the U.S. compared to its $25 million budget), I’m excited to see it. I don’t know much about Bowie’s career, and this film sounds like it’ll be a good introduction.
Due to popularity, the film is now showing at the Michigan Theater, not the State Theater as was originally planned. Start time was moved 15 minutes later, so it will now begin at 7:15. All ticket purchases from the State will be honored at the Michigan Theater. Tickets are only $8 for students, so bring your UMID tomorrow night to the Michigan Theater if you want to check it out!
Poor David… I really miss him.