Today on the Scene
It’s good to be back. Last weekend we had some technical problems, but everything seems to be running smoothly again and we are ready to watch movies. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Saturday, February 2, 2013. Head over to the TIFF Bell Lightbox for their run of engagement films: On the Road, The Master, Amour, and Sound City. It’s easy enough to check off the feature length Oscar films, but what about the short ones? See some amazing work with the Oscar Shorts programs. The live action short films can be seen at 4:30 pm and...
Happy weekend! Winter has finally arrived, so bundle up until you get inside a theater. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Saturday, January 19, 2013. A diverse group of flicks screen today at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Both hot from TIFF 2012, On the Road opens this weekend, and The Master continues its run in 70 mm. I saw it last weekend, and if any of you can figure out what it’s about, please let me know. Oscar hopeful, Amour, also continues its run with showtimes throughout the day. Last of the run of engagement movies are...
Mere hours until the Golden Globes! But this afternoon is a perfect chance to catch up on some of the nominees. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Sunday, January 13, 2013. Canadian film and Oscar nominees take over the TIFF Bell Lightbox today. My Awkward Sexual Adventure screens at 3:30 pm. The Master and Amour have multiple showtimes throughout the day. As for the usual run of engagement flicks, there’s Samsara, Barbara, Holy Motors, and The End of Time. As part of the A Man and a Woman: Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva series, A Man and...
Take a break from complaining about the Oscar nominations and go see a movie today. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Saturday, January 12, 2013. Canadian film and Oscar nominees take over the TIFF Bell Lightbox today. Cosmopolis starts at 12:30 pm and My Awkward Sexual Adventure screens at 9:45 pm. The heartbreaking Amour plays throughout the day, and The Master is back in 70mm. As for the usual run of engagement flicks, there’s Samsara, Barbara, Holy Motors, and The End of Time. As part of the A Man and a Woman: Jean-Louis Trintignant and Emmanuelle Riva...
ONE WEEK UNTIL THE GOLDEN GLOBES, PEOPLE!! I just had to get that out of my system. Now we can continue with what’s happening today on the Scene for Sunday, January 6, 2013. Canada’s Top Ten of 2012 take over the TIFF Bell Lightbox today, with Lawrence Anyways at 12:00 pm and Stories We Tell at 3:30 pm. As for the usual run of engagement flicks, there’s Samsara, Barbara, Holy Motors, and The End of Time. For a fun family friendly activity, bring the kids to dress up like superheroes and play in front of a green screen from...
Happy new year! I actually haven’t seen my first film of 2013 yet, so I am looking forward to watching just about anything this weekend. If you’re in the same boat, here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Saturday, January 5, 2013. Canada’s Top Ten of 2012 take over the TIFF Bell Lightbox today, with Still at 12:30 pm, Stories We Tell at 5:30 pm, and Laurence Anyways at 8:00 pm. In lieu of Canada’s Top Ten, you can be lucky enough to join Cameron Bailey for an onstage discussion with Sarah Polley at 3:30 pm. As for...
This is my last weekend update of the year so let’s do a virtual toast to great movies in 2013. Have a happy and safe new year. In the meantime, finish off 2012 with some good flicks. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Sunday, December 30, 2012. Before you do anything else, you should check out TIFF’s newly announced winter programming. Then you can head out to the TIFF Bell Lightbox to participate in some of it. There are the usual run-of-engagement flicks: Holy Motors, Samsara, Barbara, and The End of Time.The Wizard of Oz and...
Fun fact: days in small towns are actually 28 hours long. Thankfully, I’m back in the city, as I’m sure most of you are. What are you waiting for, then? Get out and see a movie. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Saturday, December 29, 2012. Before you do anything else, you should check out TIFF’s newly announced winter programming. Then you can head out to the TIFF Bell Lightbox to participate in some of it. There are the usual run-of-engagement flicks: Holy Motors, Samsara, Barbara, and The End of Time.The Wizard of Oz and Breakfast At...
I don’t know about you guys, but I’ve pretty much given up on eating healthy until January 2. So, I’m going to head to the movies for some popcorn. If you want to join me, here is what’s happening Today on the Scene for Sunday, December 23, 2012. At the TIFF Bell Lightbox today, there are the usual run-of-engagement flicks: Holy Motors, Samsara, and The End of Time. For the most part, it’s a case of oldies but goodies this weekend. The Wizard of Oz and Breakfast at Tiffany’s continue their holiday run in 4K digital projection. If you still...
Phew, we really dodged that apocalypse bullet. To celebrate another day on Earth, go see a movie. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Saturday, December 22, 2012. At the TIFF Bell Lightbox today, there are the usual run-of-engagement flicks: Holy Motors, Samsara, and The End of Time. For the most part, it’s a case of oldies but goodies this weekend. The Wizard of Oz and Breakfast at Tiffany’s continue their holiday run in 4K digital projection. To get you in the holiday spirit, check out Scrooged at 7:00 pm. If you still haven’t had enough Bond, The...
This may be your last Sunday, ever. With the end of the world happening in just five days, you may want to squeeze in a few movies. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Sunday, December 16, 2012. At the TIFF Bell Lightbox today, there are the usual run of engagement flicks: Chasing Ice, Holy Motors, Samsara, The End of Time and Entre les Bras. Dickens really takes over today, with Dickens on Film followed by Dickens in London at 12:30 pm and The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby at 6:45 pm. In between, you can...
The Hobbit is finally out. For everyone who isn’t interested (me and about three others, I’m sure), there’s a lot more to see in the city today. Here is what’s happening today on the Scene for Saturday, December 15, 2012. At the TIFF Bell Lightbox today, there are the usual run of engagement flicks: Chasing Ice, Holy Motors, Samsara, The End of Time and Entre les Bras. Movies as part of three different series are playing today. For the literary inclined, Charles Dickens takes over all afternoon with Little Dorrit Part One: Nobody’s Fault at 12:30 pm. At 4:15...
