Mamma Mia!
A review of Mamma Mia! - the movie.
Tony Watkins is a speaker and writer on media, culture and Christian faith. He works both independently and in partnership with a number of organisations. For 18 years he was part of the core team of Damaris UK. He has written several books including Focus: The Art and Soul of Cinema (2007) and Dark Matter: A Thinking Fan’s Guide to Philip Pullman (2004).
A review of Mamma Mia! - the movie.
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