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July 23, 2004
Friday July 23, 2004
Opening this week: NOTHING starring David Hewlett (Treed Murray) and Andrew Miller (Cube). Nothing would make these two friends happeir than if the outside world of nasty neighbours, callous bosses, malicious landlords and successful ex-girlfriends would just disappear. From director Vincenzo Natali (Cube, Cypher).
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Film Club Newsletter - Friday, July 23, 2004
1. Opening
2. Special Events
3. Now Playing
4. Coming Soon
5. Special Offer from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
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1. Opening
NOTHING
July 23rd — Vancouver, Toronto
http://www.odeonfilms.com
What happens when two losers are somehow given the power to make things they hate disappear? Meet David (David Hewlett, TREED MURRAY) and Andrew (Andrew Miller, CUBE), roommates and friends united in mutual frustration with the petty irritations of life. Nothing would make them happier than if the outside world of nasty neighbours, callous bosses, malicious landlords and successful ex-girlfriends would just disappear. Director Vincenzo Natali (CUBE, CYPHER) brings us the surreal tale of what happens when their wish finally comes true. Also starring Marie-Josée Croze (THE BARBARIAN INVASIONS).
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2. Special Events
a) Toronto International Film Festival
September 9th to September 18th
Toronto
http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/2004/
The program for the 29th annual Toronto International Film Festival has been announced. For information on films, programs and advance ticket sales, please visit the recently launched website at http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/2004/.
b) Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival – Benefit Screening of “Samsara” in conjunction with Odeon Films
Wednesday August 11, 2004, 7:00 p.m.
VARSITY CINEMAS, 55 Bloor St. W. (Manulife Centre, 2nd floor), Toronto
Admission $15.00
"A truly beautiful and awe-inspiring journey. The majestic scenery of the Himalayan mountains is matched by the colorful characters and the soulful story-line. Samsara satisfies a thousand desires in 138 minutes of glorious story-telling."
All proceeds to benefit
THE TORONTO REEL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Advance tickets can be purchased at the Reel Asian office M-F 10:00-6:00 p.m.
401 Richmond St. West (just east of Spadina), #361 Tel: 416-703-9333
info@reelasian.com
For more information about the film:
http://www.samsarafilm.com/main.html
http://www.impactservices.net.au/movie_list/samsara.htm
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3. Now Playing
FILM CIRCUIT
Visit the website (http://www.e.bell.ca/filmfest/filmcircuit/index.html) to see which Canadian films are playing near you.
Here is a partial list of films that are playing across Canada, listed by title. You can also check out http://www.cinemaclock.com/ to see what other films may be playing in your town.
The Corporation
BC, ON, QC
http://www.thecorporation.com
The Delicate Art of Parking
BC, SK, ON
http://thedelicateartofparking.com
Go Further
ON, QC
http://www.mongrelmedia.com/films/GoFurther.html
La Grande Séduction / Seducing Dr. Lewis
BC, SK, ON
http://www.allianceatlantisfilms.com
Les Invasions Barbares / The Barbarian Invasions
BC, QC
http://www.allianceatlantisvivafilm.com
http://www.topten.ca/
On The Corner
BC, ON
http://www.topten.ca/2003/content/09.html
The Saddest Music in the World
ON
http://www.topten.ca
Sugar
ON
Touch of Pink
BC, AB, ON
http://mongrelmedia.com/films/TouchOfPink.html
Les Triplettes de Bellevilles
ON
http://www.sonyclassics.com/triplets/
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4. Coming Soon
NOTHING
July 30th — Montreal
http://www.odeonfilms.com
HAM & CHEESE
July 30 – Hamilton, Toronto (limited engagement)
http://www.blackwalk.com/hamandcheese
STANDER
August 6 - Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal
GOING THE DISTANCE
August 20 - Wide Release
WILBY WONDERFUL
October 1
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5. Special Offer from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
Special offer from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television to Film Club members. Experience Academy Membership Benefits for FREE until December 31, 2004. Click here for more details: http://www.academy.ca/map/mapfilmclub.htm.
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ATTENTION Canadian Film Enthusiasts:
Check out http://www.academy.ca or http://www.genieawards.ca for regular updates of Canadian Film Listings, and to get links to official film websites and distributor sites! Information will be updated on a weekly basis. Note that listings are subject to change at any time.
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Visit the award-winning Northern Stars® website, devoted to Canadian actors and actresses, directors and films: http://www.northernstars.ca/nowplaying_2.html.
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Please let us know about any other Canadian screenings going on anywhere and everywhere and we will do our best to include the details in our postings.
These and other film industry events can be found in the Event Calendar at www.FilmType.com, as well as job postings, crew and casting calls, equipment trade, crew directory and other resources for the filmmaking community!
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Posted by joyceb at July 23, 2004 02:27 PM