June 4 Movie Club Outing

As I mentioned last month, I was hoping that Still Mine, which I think most of it will really enjoy, would still be on at a downtown cinema for our June outing - and it is!

 

We'll be going to the only cinema still offering it at that time, which is Carlton Cinemas (20 Carlton St.) on the first Tuesday of the month (the 4th).

And instead of going to our usual early screening, we'll go to the 3:50 screening. This is because several Movie Club members have told me they don't like eating in late afternoon because it interferes with their usual dinner time. Later, I'll try to determine which time frame a majority of members prefer. 

So after the film, those who wish to eat together will go to a popular and venerable Toronto landmark: the original Fran's Restaurant on Carlton St. half a block west of Yonge (north side). 

As always, there's no need for MC members to notify me if they're planning to attend only the movie; but if you also plan to join us at Fran's, please email me no later than Monday, June 3, so I can make a reservation for the correct number of people.

Below is a link to a Globe & Mail article about Still Mine that contains a link to a video trailer.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/film-reviews/still-mine-portrait-of-a-man-always-true-to-his-own-code/article11680408/  

 

Terry

Outing May 7: The Company You Keep

As previously announced, this month's film is The Company You Keep. Directed by and starring Robert Redford, it's about a man who in his youth was involved in a violent act by the Weather Underground. In the present day, an ambitious journalist discovers the Redford character's past and tries to out him. It's getting good reviews as a thoughtful thriller with some terrific stars, including the elusive Julie Christie.

We'll see it at the Varsity. Screening is at 1:10, so meet me in front of the box office at about 12:50. Afterwards, we'll go downstairs to Scaccia Restaurant for a snack or meal. I must make a reservation for the correct number of people, so be sure to CONFIRM VIA EMAIL IF YOU'RE COMING TO THE RESTAURANT NO LATER THAN THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON. As always, no need to let me know if you're only coming to the movie.

A word about our June outing: I think the new Canadian movie Still Mine would be ideal for Movie Club members. It opened today to admiring reviews, but there's no way of knowing at this point whether it will still be playing a month from now. I'll let you know as soon as I know, but you might want to hold off seeing it until hearing from me.

Terry