October 10: Tosca!

Out @ The Movies is hosting a special event on October 10th: an outing to see some opera!

Read on for the details...

WHAT?

A live production of Puccini's Tosca by the Metropolitan Opera.

The opera tells the story of three people—a famous opera singer, a free-thinking painter, and a sadistic chief of police—caught in a net of love and politics. Soprano Karita Mattila, sings the title role for the first time outside her native Finland. Luc Bondy, acclaimed for his imaginative theater and opera productions, directs. The cast also includes Marcelo Álvarez as Cavaradossi and Juha Uusitalo as Scarpia.

WHO?

The Out @ the Movies crew and me and you! Got friends who might be interested? Send them to the blog or facebook event (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164928651420).

WHEN?

Saturday, October 10th; the performance begins at 2 p.m. Approximate Running Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes - includes 2 intermissions. The O@M crew will meet at 1:00 beforehand by the arcade.

WHERE?

Empire 8 Park Lane (5657 Spring Garden Rd)

WHY?

A whole bunch of reasons:

• Everyone should go to the opera at least once in their life. Plus, you can wear jeans!
• “Tosca combines Puccini’s glorious musical inspiration with the melodramatic vitality of one of the great Hitchcock films,” says Met Music Director James Levine, who conducts this new production.
• It's sub-titled so you can follow along (but no singing along, please).
• The opening night gala had an audience of 3,800 who gave a standing ovation to the primary performers. ...That's almost four thousand people!
• Have you noticed how cold it's getting outside!?

HOW (much)?

Tickets are $21.95+tax for adults ($18.95 for seniors, $12.95 for children). Tickets can be purchased at the box office or at http://www.empiretheatres.com/met.

See you at the theatre!

-Kirk F

Reviews of Whiteout

What did people think of sub-zero suspense movie? Let's find out!

• Kept me guessing. Exciting! - Mimi
• On the edge of my seat throughout, though the ending came too quickly. -Kim
• I was fairly disappointed. I [mistakenly] thought this was going to be a monster flick. Not a slasher. Overall a bit short, good storyline. But was waiting for a huge monster. - Luke
• I'd read the original graphic novel so already had an idea what to expect. The movie's story differs but it's still very suspenseful. Normal people doing bad things often make for some of the greatest mysteries in my opinion. -Kirk
• An interesting thriller with an ending that leaves you in some kind of suspense. Kate Beckinsdale once again hides her British accent as a U.S. Marshall trying to solve a string of bizarre murders on the end of winter rotation. Supported by Gabriel Macht (The Spirit), the film does become a 'page turner' - leaving you to wonder how it's going to end. Certainly not a Janet Jackson video ([director] Dominic Sena's major claim to fame) but certainly a visual feast. If you liked Kalifornia (David Duchovny, Michelle Forbes, Juliet Lewis and Brad Pitt), you will enjoy this! - Mark

And there you have it!

Thanks again to everyone who came out!

Kirk

Out @ Whiteout

THE RESULTS:

So... we got off a bit of a rocky start. Apparently (for the first time) the winner of our poll isn't playing at Park Lane. 9 won with 43% of the vote but we're going for our runner-up: Whiteout!

Why did 38% of your votes go to this Antarctica action flick?

• Kate Beckinsdale - She's smokin' hot!
• Great source material - I've read the original graphic novel. It's a riveting tale of murder and mystery at one of the most remote places on Earth.
• A little bit of Canadiana - the entire movie was filmed on locations across Canada!
• The trailer (see below)

THE MOVIE:

Whiteout

http://www.whiteoutmovie.com/

The story: Carrie Stetko, the lone U.S. Marshal assigned to Antarctica, investigates the continent's first murder, which draws her into a shocking mystery. Now, with only three days until winter, Carrie must solve the crime before Antarctica is plunged into darkness and she is stranded with the killer.

The trailer:

THE PLAN:

The movie is on Tuesday, September 15th at 7:19 at Park Lane. Tickets are $8.99 (pre-order). We will meet starting at 6:30 by the arcade. If this is your first time attending, look for the guy in the glasses and orange baseball cap (That's me, Kirk, the organizer).

After the whodunit that is Whiteout, we'll head down the street to the Second Cup. You'll have the chance to discuss the movie, meet the other moviegoers and share your review.

Hey! Are you on facebook? Why not RSVP to the event - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136797175740?

See you at the theatres!

Kirk F

Tyler Perry's 9-Row Whiteout

What box office blockbusters are available for our September 15th movie outing?

Read on!

9 (September 9th)

http://www.9themovie.com/

The story: The time is the too-near future. Powered and enabled by the invention known as the Great Machine, the world's machines have turned on mankind and sparked social unrest, decimating the human population before being largely shut down. But, as our world fell to pieces, a mission began to salvage the legacy of civilization; a group of small creations was given the spark of life by a scientist in the final days of humanity, and they continue to exist post-apocalypse. Another of their own, #9, emerges and displays leadership qualities that may help them survive and possibly even thrive.

Why you want to see it: Because it looks awesome!

The Trailer:

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself (September 11th)

http://www.icandobadmovie.com/

The story: When Madea, America's favorite pistol-packing grandma, catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids. But her attitude begins to change when Sandino, a handsome Mexican immigrant looking for work, moves into April's basement room. Making amends for his own troubled past, Sandino challenges April to open her heart. And April soon realizes she must make the biggest choice of her life: between her old ways with Raymond and the new possibilities of family, faith -- and even true love.

Why you want to see it: Because it looks powerful!

The Trailer:

Sorority Row (September 11th)

http://thetapi-ordie.com/

The story: When five sorority girls inadvertently cause the murder of one of their sisters in a prank gone wrong, they agree to keep the matter to themselves and never speak of it again, so they can get on with their lives. This proves easier said than done, when after graduation a mysterious killer goes after the five of them and anyone who knows their secret.

Why you want to see it: Because it looks scary!

The Trailer:

Whiteout (September 11th)

http://www.whiteoutmovie.com/

The story: Carrie Stetko, the lone U.S. Marshal assigned to Antarctica, investigates the continent's first murder, which draws her into a shocking mystery. Now, with only three days until winter, Carrie must solve the crime before Antarctica is plunged into darkness and she is stranded with the killer.

Why you want to see it: Because it looks intense!

The Trailer:

Cast your vote now!

Can't see the poll? Go to http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/1949107/