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.
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