Evil Film School: Beat Baby – Friday, August 24th
Hey daddy-o’s and beat cats! Check out this upcoming double-bill presented be Evil Film School! It’s at Blim – 197 E. 17th Ave (@ Main). Doors 7:00 PM. Admission: $ 5- $10 sliding scale based on what you can afford 7:30 PM – Beat Girl [1960]: Gillian Hills stars at the titular teenage hellcat out … Continue reading Evil Film School: Beat Baby – Friday, August 24th Read more »
Classic 50’s/60’s Advertising Illustrations
I wanted to mention a blog about classic advertising illustration of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s I’ve recently subscribed to. It’s an offshoot of a website called Plan59 that celebrates this rather neglected art form. What I love about this blog is not only that they feature lots of really fun illustrations from that era, … Continue reading Classic 50’s/60’s Advertising Illustrations Read more »
Photos: Pride Parade ’07
The cavalcade of fun that occurs right on my West End doorstep culminates in early August with the annual Pride Parade. This exuberant display is always a joy to behold, with colourful floats, outrageous costumes (or lack of same), and also some poignant reminders that the battle for equality continues. All in all, it’s always … Continue reading Photos: Pride Parade ’07 Read more »
Hairspray SING ALONG!
This is amazing! And it’s happening tomorrow – Friday, August 3! The Fifth Avenue Cinemas (Fifth and Burrard) presents a sing-along showing of HAIRSPRAY with the lyrics right up there on the screen, printed on the film! OMG! Everyone also receives a collectible card, and gets a chance to win a HAIRSPRAY soundtrack CD. OK … Continue reading Hairspray SING ALONG! Read more »