Well, I have to start by saying that I’m beyond green with envy that my fellow Canadians to the East are getting this opportunity but then, better them than no one.
Thanks Row Three regular Shannon the Movie Moxie, I have uncovered that Guy Maddin’s My Winnipeg, which I’ve been itching to see for months, will be playing in Toronto on Thursday, June 19th as part of the Images Festival. Event is taking place at The Royal and tickets are a measly $20 in advance. I know, it’s a bit steep as far as average movie tickets go but when you throw in the fact that Maddin will be in attendance and live narrating the film, $20 seems like a steal of a deal.
You can guarantee your attendance by buying your tickets right here.
Thanks again to Shannon for the heads up.
And I am shamed for not knowing this major Maddin News was in my back yard! I’m aiming to go to that show with the Mrs.
What a great film, and it is likely elevated by having Maddin (in his own very self-deprecating style) do the narration.
This really will be a treat. I’m not sure if I can make it but wow, that would totally rock. I saw it at TIFF with a voiceover and live would be so fantastic.
Thanks for the cred
@Kurt I am sure the Mrs. will be thrilled
Yea, Rot, she seemed less than enthused. I’m still working on her. When I caught this at TIFF, i was at the Press Pre-screening of the film with Maddin’s ‘canned’ narration on the soundtrack (which is hilarious by the way), but I’d love to see it live!
In case you can’t make it to the live event, fear not, for the regular theatrical engagement starts in Toronto on June 20th at the Varsity and in Winnipeg at the Silvercity Polo Park on June 27th.
Olivier – Any chance the film will also open in Vancouver in June?
And if you are going to be anywhere near the heart of the heart of the continent on June 24th, Maddin will be returning to Winnipeg to narrate live at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Tickets are again $20 in advance, from Ticketmaster.
Wow. If it weren’t for ridiculous gas prices right now, I would make that trip. It’s only about 400 miles from me (6 or 7 hours). Not to mention my parents live at the halfway point, so I would have an oasis to and from. Damn these gas prices. Damn them to hell.
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My Winnipeg 7/25 – Fifth Ave in Vancouver
Fantastic! Thanks Olivier! You just made a whole bunch of local folks very, very happy!