EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
In the Innis Cafe: "1001 Nights of Storytelling." Every Friday night since 1978, storytellers and listeners have been gathering in downtown Toronto for an open evening of oral stories. Each Friday night is unique, and everyone is welcome to come and listen, come and tell. Suggested donation: $5. 8pm - 10:30pm. For more information visit www.1001fridays.org
Thursday January 13
The Innis College Alumni Network presents a free talk, Q&A, and book signing with Tom Rachman, author of the acclaimed and Giller longlisted debut novel The Imperfectionists. Registration at 7:30pm; event begins at 8. Please rsvp to rsvp [DOT] innis [AT] utoronto [DOT] ca by January 11. Visit here for more information.
Friday January 14
CINSSU presents a Free Friday Film screening of BAADASSSSS! at 7pm. For more information visit www.cinssu.ca or "Cinema Studies Student Union" on facebook.
Monday January 17
The Toronto Film Society presents a double bill, starting at 7:30pm: Way Out West(1937, 65 mins. Director: James W. Horne. With Laurel and Hardy, James Finlayson.)A bona-fide comedy masterpiece from filmdom's most beloved comedy duo. Amongst the many priceless moments throughout is the graceful awkwardness of Stan and Ollie's off-the-cuff shoftshoe routine rivalling anything by Gene Kelly. Absolutely hilarious. Followed By: The Left-Handed Gun (1958, 102 mins. Director: Arthur Penn. With Paul Newman, Lita Milan, John Dehner. Rejected, uneducated New York youngster becomes the most wanted man in the west--Billy the Kid. Based on a Gore Vidal TV play, Penn elevates the iconic figure through deft psychological insights and Newman's assured performance. Visit here for more information.
Tuesday January 18
A Look Ahead: Journalism in 2011with Joshua Benton, director of the Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard University Q&A hosted by Nora Young, host of CBC Radio's Spark. Event at 6:30pm. Visit here for registration and more details.
Thursday January 20
Paramount Pictures presents a special advance screening of NO STRINGS ATTACHED 7pm. A rush line will be available for those without passes.
Friday January 21
CINSSU presents a Free Friday Film screening of THE DECLINE OF THE AMERICAN EMPIRE at 7pm. For more information visit www.cinssu.ca or "Cinema Studies Student Union" on facebook.
Sunday January 23
The Toronto Film Society presents a double bill, starting at 2pm: Sleepers West (1941, 74 mins. Director: Eugene Forde. With Lloyd Nolan, Lyn Bari, Edward Brophy.) He's got underworld trouble, politician trouble and girlfriend trouble. Mike Shayne lives for trouble; hopefully he won't die of it as well, when he has to escort a surprise witness to a mob trial in San Francisco. Followed By: Scandal Sheet(1952, 82 mins. Director: Phil Karlson. With Broderick Crawford, Donna Reed and John Derek.) A ruthless yellow-sheet editor becomes entangled in his own deadly web when his ace reporters start tracking down his wife's murderer. Based on the Sam Fuller novel, this little seen noir hits as hard as it comes. Filled with New York City atmosphere and the whirlwind energy buzzing around a press room, Sam Fuller’s years with the tabloid New York Evening Graphic comes alive – with murder. Visit here for more information.
Monday January 24
CINSSU and Alliance Films present a special advance screening of THE MECHANIC at 7pm. For more information visit www.cinssu.ca or "Cinema Studies Student Union" on facebook.
Friday January 28
CINSSU presents a Free Friday Film double bill screening of MR. VAMPIRE 3 and HOLY WEAPON . First screening starts at 7pm. For more information visit www.cinssu.ca or "Cinema Studies Student Union" on facebook.
Friday February 4
CINSSU presents a Free Friday Film screening of Black Book at 7 pm. For more information visit cinssu.ca or "Cinema Studies Student Union" on facebook.
Friday February 11
CINSSU presents a Free Friday Film double bill of Paprika and Paranoia Agent first screening starts at 7 pm. For more information visit cinssu.ca or "Cinema Studies Student Union" on facebook.
Saturday February 12
UNITY Charity & UNITY at UofT present... "Breaking the Cycle 7" starts at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and are available through unityut@gmail.com. Tickets are also available at the door the night of the event.
Monday February 14
The Toronto Film Society presents a double bill, starting at 7:30 pm: First Love (1939, 84 min, Director: Henry Koster. With Deanna Durbin, Robert Stack, Eugene Pallette). Updated, slightly screwball comedy of Cinderella showcases a more "mature" Durbin. The stunning, handsome Robert Stack gives Deanna her first screen kiss. Followed by: Glamour Boy(1941, 79 min. Director: Ralph Murphy. With Jackie Cooper, Susanna Foster, Jackie Searl). Marathon Pictures is stuck with a radio star but movie flop, when a washed up ex-child star sells them on a remake of the picture that made him famous. A great look at the other side of fame. Visit here for more information
Tuesday February 15
with Brian Deer, investigative journalist with The Sunday Times
panel discussion moderated by Daily Planet host Jay Ingram and featuring Penny Park, executive director of Science Media Centre Canada (other panellists TBC). Event at 6:30 visit here for registration and more details.
Thursday February 17
Cinema Studies Institute presents: YouTube Rising: Publics, Popularity and Politics with Dr. Alexandra Juhasz, professor of Media Studies at Pitzer College. Event at 7 pm. Visit here for more details.
Friday February 18
CINSSU presents a Free Friday Film screening of The Organizer. Screening begins at 7 pm. Visit here for more details or "Cinema Studies Student Union" on facebook.
Saturday February 19
The Department of Religion presents Lhacham, A Tibetan Nun and The Art of Documentary Filmmaking: Women in Myanmar. Screening begins at 7 pm. Event is free and open to the public. Visit here for more details.
Friday February 25
CINNSU Free Friday Films presents a cult night triple bil of: Meet the Feebles, Q: The Winged Serpent & Miami Connection, 7pm. Visit here for more details or "Cinema Studies Student Union" on facebook.
Sunday February 27
Innis Town Hall presents it's annual Oscar NIght Screening party. Free popcorn and chances to win great prizes! Doors open at 6pm. Admission is FREE.