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If you were to create a Venn diagram where one circle was labeled "cheap" and the other labeled "awesome", the middle point where they cross over could be labeled "Vancouver on the Cheap". In other words, this is a weekly series on things to do and places to go in Vancouver that fall into that magical category of being both cheap and awesome. |
Got plans tonight? I know if you follow The Rules you're supposed to say yes because no one accepts an invitation the night of without being deemed a sadfaced loser, but just in case you're covering up your sadface with a brave face in preparation for your night of ice cream and movies, let me tell you about a cheap thing happening tonight. It even still involves movies, so it's not a major change in pace from the original plan.
The Rennie Collection is hosting a special event: a screening of three films Italian filmmaker Francesco Vezzoli. It's $10 to get in, and that includes a free drink. Considering that a drink usually costs almost $10 by itself, I consider this to be a steal.
The films:
Trailer for a remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula - an imaginary remake of the original controversial and depraved 1979 film.
Marlene Redux: A True Hollywood Story! - a mockery of celebrity documentaries by following the rise and fictional fall of Vezzoli himself.
GREED, A New Fragrance by Francesco Vezzoli - a fabricated perfume advertisement featuring Michelle Williams and Natalie Portman.
The films will be projected 15 feet high in one of the main exhibit rooms, on loop throughout the night. Cheap, artsy, and free-drinky. Triple threat, this one.
Francesco Vezzoli Film Night
Tonight! May 25th, 7-9pm
The Rennie Collection - 51 East Pender
$10 - cover and one drink
19+ only
