2008 Program guide - Victoria Film Festival

SIPS ‘N CINEMA EMPIRE THEATRES
LOUNGE AT
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
The triple threat of fi ne food, fi ne wine and fi ne fi lm come together during
this fun and informative afternoon designed for those who love the best
of life.
The fun begins with a trip to the theatre to see The Walker, one of the
great Festival fi lms and then segues over to the Artisan Wine Shop on
Government Street where you’ll experience a wine tasting as you nibble
some delicious goodies prepared by the Irish Times Pub. Once we are
settled in, Victoria Film Festival programmer Donovan Aikman will open up
discussion of the fi lm that you’ve just seen.
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY. Includes the fi lm at the theatre, and wine tasting
and food at Artisan Wine Shop.
Film description
THE WALKER
Directed by Paul Schrader
Society ladies have very busy husbands and very busy schedules. So
sometimes a gentleman of taste, distinction and proper breeding who
poses no romantic threat is called on to accompany the rich and powerful
to must-attend events. Witty conversationalists, snappy dressers and
etiquette snobs, these “walkers” have old-fashioned scruples – which,
in the case of Carter Page III (Woody Harrelson), lead to an accusation of
murder and the potential ruin of his family’s honour.
Page, all southern-gentry drawl, surrounds himself with the smartest
women of a certain age, who are themselves married to the most powerful
men in Washington, D.C. Natalie Van Miter (Lauren Bacall), Abigail
Delorean (Lily Tomlin) and Lynn Lockner (Kristin Scott Thomas) protect and
scold him at weekly card games and various parties.
Full description on page 36
Saturday • February 9th • Capitol 6 - 6 • 2:15PM
PLATINUM
The Festival has made a partnership with that ever so cool spot Platinum
(on Yates across from the movie theatres). So you can meet, chat and listen
to some of the best music this city has to offer before and after the fi lms.
There will be great food, cocktails and coffees available. So catch some
tunes or some chat before or after your movie. Here’s the who’s who of the
talent that you can catch at the Lounge every night starting at 8 PM:
SCHEDULE
HEMANT RAO - FRI FEB 1 & SAT FEB 2
http://www.hemantrao.com/
Hemant Rao is a singer/songwriter originally from Montreal, now residing
in Vancouver who has toured the US west coast and NYC. Performing
songs from his fi rst two CDs as well as new songs from his upcoming third
album, Hemant’s performances are all about “living the song” and his
recordings have been compared to the likes of George Harrison.
TEQUILA MOCKINGBIRD ORCHESTRA - SUN FEB 3
http://www.myspace.com/tequilamock
An acoustic sound explosion that was born in the indie scene of Victoria
B.C. The band is comprised of El Mapache (accordion, vocals), Patrick “the
future” McGonigle (violin, vocals), Kurt “Food Stamp” Loewen (guitar,
vocals) Pão Cortez (djimbe, vocals) and Pete “el lobo” (stand up bass). The
band is an eclectic mix of ska, reggae, latin rhythms, russian folk songs and
hip hop all done acoustically.
KAREL ROESSINGH - MON FEB 4
www.roessong.com
Karel plays the piano in clubs, concert halls and in the studio whenever
possible. He writes jazz tunes for his own and other groups, and has played
with jazz greats such as Bud Shank, Ian MacDougall, Pat LaBarbera, Don
Clark, Floyd Standifer, Roy Reynolds and many well-known vocalists.
NICK SCHOLS - TUES FEB 5
www.nicktheentertainer.com
A wonderful mix of those classic tunes from It’s Now or Never to My Way
to Pretty Woman. A wonderful nostalgic treat.
IAN FARISH - WED FEB 6
www.ianfarish.com
Acoustic grooves, evocative vocals and thoughtful lyrics, Ian Farish and
Bonnie Davison perform a selection of well-crafted pop originals from
Farish’s recent CD Soul Songs.
MISS EMILY BROWN - THURS FEB 7 & SAT FEB 9
www.emilybrownmusic.com
With her autoharp, music box, guitar, and unmistakable voice, Miss Emily
Brown performs minimalist compositions that will make you forget that you
have heard everything before. Miss Brown’s equally weighted background
in folk and jazz, combined with her enthusiasm for electronic music and
improvisation, create a spontaneous and innovative show.
RANDY WALDIE - FRI FEB 8
www.loungerino.com
Randy Waldie brings a roots-blues sensibility to the jazz standards. Quoting
from many different styles he infuses a fresh take into the familiar. David
Augustine is a Berkeley graduate who was music director for Princess
Cruises for several years. Together, their particular brand of improvisation is
both unusual and exciting
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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