Vancouver Heritage Foundation is giving a final hurrah to the Hollywood one of Vancouvers last remaining movie venues with Architecture & Design: Film Night.
It was recently announced that the current tenants, the Church at the Hollywood, need to vacate for a new fitness centre that will occupy the space at 3123 W. Broadway, so this may be one of the last chances to take in a movie in the historic 78-year-old venue.
Each night will explore themes of how architecture and design shape our world, while celebrating Vancouvers small theatre glory days. The films examine architects and the design process, social housing and city planning.
One evening is also dedicated to Vancouver, featuring four short films based in Vancouver between WWII and Expo 86.
Oct 1 Eames: The Architect and The Painter (2011). Follow the story of iconic husband-and-wife design team Charles and Ray Eames, once Americas most influential industrial designers.
Oct 22 Pruitt-Igoe Myth (2011) and celebration of the venues 78th anniversary. The Pruitt Igoe housing complex became a widespread symbol of failure amongst architects, politicians and policy makers.
Nov 12 Vancouver Shorts: Vancouver Honeymoon (1960), To Build a Better City (1964), Rainbow War (1985), Sleeping Tigers: The Story of the Asahi (2003).
Nov 26 The Fountainhead (1949). Based on the Ayn Rand novel, an uncompromising visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity despite pressure to conform.
Entry and concession will be by donation. Proceeds will go towards producing a historic map guide of Kits. VancouverHeritageFoundation.org or call 604 264 9642.
