25th Anniversary Screening of Waydowntown (2000)

Presented by Design Talks Institute and Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association

Free Admission
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When

Sunday February 9, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Where

Globe Cinema
617 8 Ave SW, Calgary

About

Co-Presented by d.talks and Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association

Followed by a Talk-Back with Writer/Director Gary Burns

Date: Sunday February 9, 2025

Time: 3:00pm | Doors Open 2:30pm

Location: Globe Cinema | 617 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1H1

Lu.ma event registration link: https://lu.ma/cz5rsv6q 

 

Description

Rated: R | Duration: 1h 27m | IMDB Link 

Director: Gary Burns 

Written by: Gary Burns, James Martin, Patrick McLaughlin

Starring: Tom Bennett, Don McKellar, Marya Delver

 

Film Screening of Waydowntown (2000) by Gary Burns on the film’s 25th anniversary, co-presented by d.talks with the Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association, in partnership with Chinook Blast.

 

“A smart, sardonic satire.” – Stephen Holden, The New York Times

 

Best Canadian Film Winner – 2000 Toronto International Film Festival

Most Popular Canadian Film Winner – 2000 Vancouver International Film Festival

Best Canadian Screenplay Winner – 2000 Vancouver International Film Festival

Women in Film Award Winner – 2000 Vancouver International Film Festival

Nominated for four Canadian Comedy Awards

 

About the Film: Four young office workers have a bet going to see who can last the longest without going outside. In the maze that is the downtown core of a large city, glass skywalks connect apartment buildings, office towers and shopping malls. It’s day 28 of the bet and over the lunch hour, as the office prepares for the company founder’s retirement party, things start to seriously unravel.

 

This 35mm film screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Director Gary Burns. Remaining speakers are still to be announced. 

Seats are first-come-first serve | Please arrive by 2:45 PM to ensure your seat, after that rush seating will begin at the door.

Downtown Core Neighbourhood Association members will receive a coupon for a free medium popcorn and soda pop! Purchase one here and support community building in Downtown Calgary. 

www.dtalks.org | @dtalks_calgary

www.downtowncoreneighbourhood.ca | @downtowncoreca 

Presented By

Important Programming Update for Friday Feb 14 and Saturday Feb 15

We’ve been holding out for that warm Chinook breeze, but it looks like it’s taking a little longer to arrive. To keep everyone comfortable and the good vibes flowing, we’re making a few adjustments:

Friday Performances on RISE UP Calgary Community Stage and along Stephen Avenue – Rescheduled. 

Saturday Performances – Moving inside to the 2nd Floor at THE CORE Shopping Centre. Performances are now from 12 – 6 pm. 

Learn more here