Dinner and a Movie is a social way to share tasty food and watch great films. On Sunday evenings you can eat a home cooked meal prepared by volunteer chefs, and then watch a movie that they've chosen to complement the food (or maybe the other way around).
Dinner is at 6pm, and the movie starts at 7. The cost is $10/person, and reservations are required! Email dinner-and-a-movie@robertsstreet.org to reserve your spot. (We only have room for 12 people at dinner, so make your reservation early!)
We are currently looking for presenters for winter 2011-12. Email us to book a Sunday where you can cook and show a film.
December 2011
Akira, December 18th, 6-10pm
Come see the classic Japanese animation. Biker gangs, psychic powers, evil governments, creepy children: this one has it all! Dinner will be Kare Udon (a curried noodle soup, vegetarian or meat option available), steamed dumplings, and cake.
Dinner is at 6pm, and the movie starts at 7. The cost is $10/person, and reservations are required! Email dinner-and-a-movie@robertsstreet.org to reserve your spot. (We only have room for 12 people at dinner, so make your reservation early!)
November 2011
November 6th
Presenters: Matthew
Film: Shock Treatment
Menu: Vegetarian Enchiladas and Hot Chili Brownies
You saw Rocky Horror last weekend, so why not see it's lesser known sequel this week!
In the continuing adventure of Brad and Janet Majors (Cliff De Young and Jessica Harper), their suburban hometown, Denton, U.S.A., has been transformed into a giant TV studio, where the brainwashed citizens remain happily glued to an endless series of soap operas, variety acts and game shows. But before you can say, 'We'll be right back after this,' the station's unscrupulous sponsor has locked Brad up in a mental hospital and recruited Janet to be the sexy star of her own hit show. Stay tuned for a shocking lineup of maniacal characters, biting satire and all-out fun!
March 2011
March 6
Presenters: Amanda and Zac
Film: Pump Up the Volume
Menu: Sweet potato and black bean tacos with homemade corn tortillas and all the fixings (vegan, gluten-free), Mexican hot chocolate (vegan option available if notified at time of reservation)
Nerdy high school student Mark (Christian Slater) moves to the suburbs and finds himself friendless and depressed, so he starts a pirate radio station in the basement of his parents' house. Soon he begins to incite widespread rebellion among his listeners and attract the attention of the authorities. Of course there's a little romance along the way and a lot of awesome music from the Pixies, the Descendents, Sonic Youth, and others. Pump Up the Volume is the quintessential early 90s movie, predicting the rise of alternative youth culture through zines, punk rock, and maybe even the internet.
Watch the trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuhHPQxS2nQ)
March 13
Presenter: Daniel MacKay
Film: Zero Patience
Menu: borscht, vegetarian "American chop suey", Red Velvet Cake and possibly a bloody alcoholic beverage.
Zero Patience, a 1993 Canadian musical film about AIDS -- specifically about the myth or reality of Halifax resident Gaetan Dugas, "Patient Zero" who, by some accounts, started the AIDS epidemic. Google for "gaetan dugas halifax" to see the local encyclopedia entry on him. The musical is all-singing, all-dancing fun, and although completely irreverent, carefully written enough to make it thought-provoking these many years later. The movie will be paired with bloodlike foods - borscht, vegetarian "American chop suey", Red Velvet Cake and possibly a bloody alcoholic beverage.
March 20
Presenter: Will Vandermeulen
Film: The Holy Mountain
Menu: Tacos
February 2011:
February 13
Presenter(s): Ryan Lum
Film: Vertigo
Menu: Vegetarian Hungarian Paprikas
February 27
Presenter(s): Mary
Film: UHF
Menu: Mac n Cheez and deep-fried Twinkies.
We're not UHF-ing around! Come out for lotsa Weird Al 'n' mac 'n' cheez 'n' deep-fried Twinkies.
January 2011
January 23
Presenter(s): Hugh Schurman
Film: Spirited Away
Menu: Rice Balls and Steamed Bean Buns
Spirited Away is a Japanese animated film about a 10-year-old girl who is transported into a world inhabited by spirits, gods and monsters through which she must find her way back to reality. The film for me is mostly about coming-of age, good & evil, and the changing Japanese culture/society. Children friendly!
January 30, 2011
Presenter(s): Daina Tavenier and Sam Kinsley
Film: Desperately Seeking Susan
Menu: Grilled cheese with veggie chips and pickles.
From the hosts: Come for fancy grilled cheese (ham optional) with veggie chips and pickles at 6pm. Then at 7pm we will watch what has been called Madonna's only worthwhile film performance. "Meet me, 6 o'clock, Roberts Street. Keep the faith. Love, Sam and Daina."
