Cinema Salon with Larry Campbell
Tuesday, November 3 at 7:30 pm

Once a month, Melanie Friesen invites a distinguished guest to present his/her favourite film. After the screening, audiences and guests have the opportunity to discuss the film over drinks and snacks in our spacious lounge.

 

THE BIG LEBOWSKI
Tuesday, November 3, 7:30pm

Director: The Coen Bros.
Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman
USA 1998 // 117 mins

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Given the choice between a plot and Jeff Bridges, we get Jeff Bridges, which is just fine. Bridges is The Dude, Jeff Lebowski, the laziest man alive. His LA lifestyle is mostly about choosing between smoking a joint, drinking a few White Russians (made with half-and-half) or going bowling … until someone else turns up with the same name.

The film is basically about mistaken identity, eccentric characters, and a soiled rug. The Dude takes being a stoned slacker to an art form; but for my money, the show stealer is John Turturro at the bowling alley in a hairnet and purple spandex jumpsuit with "Jesus" embroidered on the front, bowling a perfect strike. If nothing so far lures you to the screening, be advised that the Norwegian publicity for the film carried these words on the posters: "anbefales av norsk bowling forbund" ("recommended by the Norwegian Bowling Association").
 

Presenter: Larry Campbell

Senator Larry Campbell established Vancouver’s first District Coroner’s Office in 1981 and was the Chief Coroner for British Columbia in 1996. He became the inspiration behind the popular CBC drama Da Vinci’s Inquest, as well as its spin-off, Da Vinci’s City Hall.

In 2002 he was elected Mayor of Vancouver, spearheading the approval and establishment of North America’s first legal safe injection site and championed the Four Pillars Drug strategy. In addition to drug and crime prevention, he was also instrumental in the successful Vancouver bid to host the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

In August 2005, Campbell was summoned to the Senate of Canada. As a Senator, Campbell has continued his work on drug policy, mental health and aboriginal issues.

VIFC TICKETS AND INFO

Due to the over whelming success of our first Cinema Salon evening we are offering an exclusive Cinema Salon Pass to Vancity Theatre members. This non-transferable pass entitles you to to attend all the screenings as long as you arrive at the Vancity Theatre before 7:10 p.m. Just bring the pass, walk in and enjoy the show!

Cinema Salon passes are available in advance:
• on-line at www.vifc.org
• by phone at 604.685.0260 Monday-Friday between 10am and 3pm
• in person at the Vancouver International Film Centre during regular box office hours

Advance Single Tickets are available on-line or in-person.

Call the FILM INFO LINE: 604.683.FILM (3456) for the latest info and listings. Tickets can be purchased in advance on-line at www.vifc.org or in person 30 minutes before showtime.

As a registered non-profit society, the VIFC screens films that have not always been seen by the BC Film Classification Board. Under BC law, any person wishing to see these unclassified films must belong to the VIFC Society and be 18 years or older. Valid for one year based on the date of purchase, the VIFC basic membership cost is $2.50.

For More Membership Information go to http://www.vifc.org/membership.html.

Vancity Theatre is located at 1181 Seymour St. (at Davie)